May-June 2018

Legislation & Lobbying

Making the connection: Quick tips on legislative advocacy

by Marilyn Cavicchia

Want to make a great impression on the legislators who serve your bar's jurisdiction? Take the time to get to know them better—long before there's a big issue that affects the bar. That's one of several advocacy and lobbying tips shared by Holly O'Grady Cook and Leah Johnson at BLI 2018. Find out what other advice the two gave in a fast-moving program.

Leadership Development

Does a new day demand a fresh look at association governance? Provocative advice at BLI

by Marilyn Cavicchia

In a challenging environment for nonprofits and for-profit companies alike, it's imperative that board practices and governance structure not impede the ability to pivot. That's according to Mark Engle and Dave Bergeson, two association experts who shared their recommendations at BLI 2018. Does your bar need to make some changes?

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Thank you to 2018 ABA Bar Leadership Institute sponsors

Once again, the ABA Division for Bar Services and Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services extend a special thank-you to the sponsors who made the 2018 ABA Bar Leadership Institute possible.

Professional Development

Newly formed California Lawyers Association excited to step forward

by Marilyn Cavicchia

After years of turmoil surrounding the State Bar of California, in January 2018, its sections and young lawyers' group were split off to form the new California Lawyers Association. What plans does the CLA have for its inaugural year—and why is its first-ever president feeling so positive about the future?

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

State, local LPM experts share how to help your members with legal tech

by Alexa Giacomini

With so many lawyers in solo or small-firm practice, your members may need all the help they can get in keeping current with legal technology and law practice management. At the 2018 Midyear Meeting of the National Association of Bar Executives, attendees heard from two LPM experts—one from a state bar and one from a local bar. Here, guest writer Alexa Giacomini shares what she learned.