November-December 2018

Features

Professional Development

Upcoming Benchmarks publication offers deep dive into membership trends

by Marilyn Cavicchia

While the data is still preliminary, a quick peek at the soon-to-be-released Benchmarks publication from the ABA Division for Bar Services offers a fascinating look at some key membership trends.

Bar Wellness

Professional Development

Getting the word out about mental health: How can bar associations help?

by Marilyn Cavicchia

When it comes to helping lawyers who may have mental health problems or are at risk for suicide, it's not enough to wait until they ask for help—it takes a more proactive approach, and paying attention. That's according to panelists at the recent 2018 NABE Communications Section Workshop. Learn more about the best ways to reach out, and how to fight common misconceptions.

Professional Development

Stress and resilience expert: Avoiding work-related burnout takes team effort

by Marilyn Cavicchia

Do you know the signs of burnout—the point where normal stress becomes something much less healthy—and how to keep it from progressing to breakdown? In this article, learn from a former practicing lawyer who burned out and then became an expert on stress and resilience.

Professional Development

The mindful approach to lawyer wellness: How bars can lead

by Lowell Brown

Mindfulness isn't just trendy. It's a widely recognized way to help take care of body and brain alike—and many in the next generation of lawyers are already practicing it. Here, guest writer Lowell Brown shares some insights from a leader in mindfulness for the legal profession.

Bar Technology

Professional Development

Don’t spam your members: Communicators share tips on email marketing

by Marilyn Cavicchia

Most of us think we get too many emails. And for those working in associations, it's common to think there should be fewer emails going out—except if they're about your program. At the 2018 NABE Communications Section Workshop, panelists shared some tips for managing the outgoing traffic and making sure your messages connect.

Renew Your ABA Membership

November-December 2018

Knocking on all the doors and rethinking everything: New approaches to bar membership

Features

Upcoming Benchmarks publication offers deep dive into membership trends

Bar Wellness

Getting the word out about mental health: How can bar associations help?

Stress and resilience expert: Avoiding work-related burnout takes team effort

The mindful approach to lawyer wellness: How bars can lead

Bar Technology

Don’t spam your members: Communicators share tips on email marketing

ABA Resources

The ABA

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Renew Your ABA Membership

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November-December 2018

Knocking on all the doors and rethinking everything: New approaches to bar membership

Features

Upcoming Benchmarks publication offers deep dive into membership trends

Bar Wellness

Getting the word out about mental health: How can bar associations help?

Stress and resilience expert: Avoiding work-related burnout takes team effort

The mindful approach to lawyer wellness: How bars can lead

Bar Technology

Don’t spam your members: Communicators share tips on email marketing

ABA Resources

The ABA

Connect