November-December 2019

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Engaged, not entitled: Young lawyers share what they want from bar membership

By Marilyn Cavicchia

A lot has been written lately about how to entice new lawyers to join the bar. At the 2019 NABE Communications Section Workshop, a panel of three young lawyers shared what did—and didn't—help get their attention.

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Great expectations: Successful events take planning, communication

By Marilyn Cavicchia

Food allergies. Potential clothing mishaps. Correctly spelled names. There's a lot to think about when you plan an event. At the 2019 NABE Communications Section Workshop, bar executive and event planner Tracey DeMarea offered some advice to help make sure that bar events meet attendees' expectations―and yours.

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Toward greener events: Ideas from the bar world and beyond

By Marilyn Cavicchia

A typical event involves a lot of paper, plastic, food, and electricity. To some extent, it's the nature of the beast. But are there some ways to make events a bit more sustainable? Here are a few tips from seasoned bar event planners and from elsewhere in the world of associations and meetings.

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Information, connection, and fun: Bars help solo, small-firm lawyers meet and learn together

By Marilyn Cavicchia

Given that needs can vary depending on age, location, area of law, and other factors, how can bars help all their solo and small-firm members feel a sense of connection―and value? Here's a look at how a few bars reach solo and small-firm members via new or revamped conferences, and a website redesign.

Trade, Sports & Professional Associations

Coming soon: 2019 State and Local Bar Benchmarks Survey: Membership, Leadership and Governance

What are the nationwide trends in bar membership, dues/fees, governance, and a host of other areas? The Benchmarks publication from the ABA Division for Bar Services is always eagerly anticipated; here's a preview of this year's report and some of its key findings.