MANAGEMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE PRESENTS:

New Executive Director Training
Tuesday, May 7 | 8:30am -5:00pm
Wednesday, May 8 | 8:30am-5:00pm

This two day training is newly updated and more relevant than ever to the challenges facing the legal aid executive director today. It is designed for the new directors of LSC-funded, IOLTA-funded, elder law, pro bono and protection and advocacy programs.

The intent of the New Executive Director training is to help new directors, who typically learn on-the-job, to more quickly achieve deeper insight into their work. The training stresses both 1) knowing what should be done to lead an effective program, and 2) actually doing what needs to be done.

Trainers include John Arango, MIE consultant, and members of the MIE Board of Directors.

Cost: $315 for MIE Subscribers and $415 for non-Subscribers, in addition to basic conference fee. For more information, visit www.mielegalaid.org or contact Patricia Pap, MIE Executive Director, at ppap@m-i-e.org.

THE ABA CENTER FOR PRO BONO PRESENTS:

New Pro Bono Managers: Nuts & Bolts
Wednesday, May 8 | 8:00am-5:00pm

Designed for new (in the position for one year or less) pro bono coordinators/managers, this program will address the basic elements of operating a pro bono program. Trainers will discuss a wide range of topics including program structure and governance, intake and referral procedures, using technology to recruit, support and thank volunteers, maintaining a client-centered approach to service delivery, strategies for effectively utilizing volunteers and ways to develop partnerships with the bar, bench, and other providers of legal services and other groups.
Pre-registration required.

Cost: $125, in addition to the basic conference fee (includes continental breakfast and lunch on Wednesday).

Space for this event is limited. Cancellations must be received in writing no later than April 19, 2013 and are subject to a $20 penalty.

Law School Pro Bono Advisors Program
Wednesday, May 8 | 11:30am-5:00pm

Designed for law school pro bono program advisors, coordinators, directors and assistant and associate deans, this program will take a close look at law school pro bono including cutting-edge programs and activities. Several interactive workshops will explore the unique aspects of operating and expanding a law school pro bono program.

Cost: $40 and includes lunch from 11:30am-12:50pm

Pro Bono State Support and Access to Justice Coordinators Meeting
Invitation Only
Wednesday, May 8 | Noon-4:30pm

This by invitation-only meeting is designed for statewide staff persons who address pro bono issues, whether as their sole charge or one piece of varied ATJ responsibilities. The focus of the agenda is pro bono, from topics purely pro bono in nature to the pro bono perspective of broader ATJ issues.

THE ABA CENTER FOR PRO BONO AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PRO BONO PROFESSIONALS PRESENT:

Beyond the Basics: Experienced Pro Bono Program Managers
Wednesday, May 8 | 12:30-5:00pm

Get practical advice on how pro bono managers can put ideas into action and take programs to the next level. Identify cutting edge issues and their solutions. Sessions will encourage audience interaction and candid discussion of a variety of pro bono delivery models. This is a terrific opportunity to share your experience and expertise and learn from your colleagues the things that can make a real difference for you and your staff, volunteers, clients and funders.

Cost: Included with the basic conference registration fee.

THE EQUAL JUSTICE CONFERENCE PRESENTS:

Self-Represented Litigation Network Educational Program
Wednesday, May 8 | 8:30am-5:30pm

This program brings together court, private and pro bono bar and legal aid practitioners in self-represented litigation. Educational sessions will cover a broad range of innovations, research, and collaborations, with a particular focus on the implications for state and local programs of changes in the national environment. A significant portion of the time will be spent in sharing and group problem solving. This pre-conference is open to all practitioners, including those working for and with courts, law and public libraries, law schools, and in unbundled representation, regardless of their participation in the Self-Represented Litigation Network.

Cost: $75 in addition to the Equal Justice Conference registration fee.

Governance as Leadership: A New Model for Board Development
Wednesday, May 8 | 9:00am-4:00pm

This preconference session reflects the specific context of civil legal aid practice--its unique mission and values, services provided, clients and communities served, and challenges faced--as well as the core principles underlying the ABA governance-related Standards of Practice.
The curriculum also addresses the leadership dimension of legal aid governance and supports the notion that a strong board/staff leadership partnership is essential to ensuring legal aid programs’ effectiveness in achieving their important mission.

Cost: $295-$395 in addition to the Equal Justice Conference registration fee (required). Register Here.

Impact Pro Bono: Utilizing Litigation, Transactional Assistance & Public Policy
Wednesday, May 8 | 1:00-5:00pm

Public interest legal organizations and law firms face unique issues when working together on impact or large scale litigation, transactional work or public policy matters. The purpose of the pre-conference is to have an open discussion on these challenges among peers. Topics will include best practices, co-counseling, staffing and working with other involved parties.

Cost:Included with the basic conference registration fee

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