Succession Planning: Good governance calls for a good succession plan. The tools on this page will help guide you through the executive transition process, from retirement to onboarding.

Diversity & Inclusion: This page includes some of our favorite diversity and inclusion resources for bar associations.

Developing Global Bars: Best practices, guidance, and examples for developing a bar association anywhere in the world.

Future of the Legal Profession: The legal profession is in the midst of an unprecedented change that is affecting the the delivery of legal services, legal education and the traditional firm structure. The Future of the Legal Profession resource page curates opinions from legal futurists, technology experts, and practicing attorneys to see what might be next for the legal industry.

Membership: We've gathered the best data, advice, and real-life examples to help you build and sustain a strong membership program.

Social Media: Bar association staff and leaders now have a one-stop shop for answers about social media. Included in this page is a list of the major social media providers, a glossary of commonly used terms, advice, and guidance on common problems, and a directory of association-specific social media policies.

Small Bar Associations: Small bar associations embark on many of the same activities as larger bars but with far fewer staff and resources. This page provides sample policies, useful articles, and statistics to allow small bar leaders to keep the plates spinning.

ABA Resources: Looking for a road guide to better navigate the many services, programs, and publications offered by the American Bar Association? The ABA Resources Page highlights the many different ways this association's entities reach out to state, local, and specialty bar associations.

IRS Form 990: There's no need to sweat over the new IRS Form 990! The 990 resource page provides sample policies from bar associations, professional advice, and links to useful governance materials.

Leadership Resources: Presidents, officers, board members, and staff all have an important role in leading the association. The following leadership resources will help bar leaders to explore and refine their leadership styles, and learn from the best practices and experiences of others in both the nonprofit and for profit sectors.

Governance Guide: Effective leadership thrives when good governance practices are in place. This governance guide serves as a quick guide for bar leaders who are looking for statistical data, financial questions, and many other governance hurdles.

Disaster Planning & Recovery Guide: Disaster planning is a constant concern to bar association staff and members. The disaster planning and recovery guide contains disaster response plans, tips on data backup, and much more advice on how to best prepare your organization.

Writing Effective President Pages: Crafting an effective president page is one of the most trying tasks of a bar president's year. This president page guide provides examples of past president pages along with some useful writing tips.

Unified Bars: The state of unified bar operations, the history of these bar associations, relevant court opinions, and the political environment affecting these entities.

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