July-August 2017

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

From an enthusiastic ‘yes’ to a firm ‘no’: Additional thoughts on telecommuting

by Dan Kittay

Here, from bar associations across the country, is a sampling of some additional thoughts on telecommuting, ranging from "Please do" to "Absolutely not."

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

An action plan for staying close to remote workers

by Mark Athitakis

A Gallup study recently found that the least engaged employees are those who work remotely all the time … and those who work in the office all the time. (It's a tie.) if your bar wants to allow some amount of telecommuting, how can you make sure your remote workers still feel connected?

New Attorneys

What do young lawyers want from your bar association today?

In a previous issue, two recent law school grads who are active in the ABA gave their perspective on what law students need from bar associations. Now that they're fully launched as young lawyers, the pair returns with some ideas on how to bring new lawyers into the fold and keep them engaged as they age into "the big bar."

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

What persuades donors to invest in your foundation? Making the case for support

by Marilyn Cavicchia

Your bar foundation has a very inspiring mission. Guess what? So do a lot of other organizations. Today's donors are a tough crowd—and they're more apt to Google you than call you. How can you ensure that your 990 (which is what the various charity rating sites use to gather data) and your website and other materials help you put your best foot forward?

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

The media revolution is ‘iterative’ and social: Experts share how not to get left behind

by Marilyn Cavicchia

It used to be that a news article was just that—one article—and a reporter would go to great lengths to reach every possible source. Now, time is of the essence, with reporters under pressure to post an article right away and update it as needed. They're also active on social media, looking for ideas, sources ... and quotes. Here are two crisis communications experts' tips on how to navigate this very different media landscape.

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Thanks for the memories

by Roseanne T. Lucianek

Though many bar staff members and elected leaders will hate to see her go, Roseanne T. Lucianek says it's time for her to retire as director of the ABA Division for Bar Services. Here, she says goodbye with a look back ... and with gratitude.