Join Us in the NABE Classroom for April's Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteers
If you are looking for a distraction from all the COVID-19 news, then register for the next webinar session on April 30, at 1:00 PM Central. Megan Cooley and Kayla Dailey, both from the Tarrant County Bar Association (TX), will discuss ways to recruit and retain pro bono volunteers for your bar programs. The discussion will also include tips on volunteer management for pro bono programs and ways to recognize volunteer contributions. Click here to register.

NABE Pandemic Roundtable Discussion Featuring Mary Byers on April 30th
Short-term decisions have been made in response to COVID-19, but what about the long-term decisions and their impact? Mary Byers, CAE, author of ASAE’s bestseller, Race for Relevance: 5 Radical Changes for Associations, will join us to present a framework and filters to help with decision-making going forward. She’ll also share what she’s hearing from association professionals across the country, provide a list of resources and answer your questions. Join us on April 30 at 3:00 PM Central. Click here to register.

Volunteer for a NABE Committee
NABE President-elect Terry Hill is in the process of appointing committees for the 2020-2021 year. Please take a few minutes, if you haven't already, to let him know your interests by completing the committee appointments request here. There are many places where your personal experience as a bar professional can help NABE meet the needs of its membership. And, just the same as at your own association, it takes volunteers to make a healthy and relevant organization. The deadline to submit your request is  April 30.

Last Call to Submit Your Nominations for the LexisNexis and Peer Excellence Awards
Nominations are still being accepted for the 2019-2020 LexisNexis Community and Educational Outreach Awards and the Peer Excellence Awards. The Peer Excellence Award is presented to a NABE member who has made a unique contribution to the development of their bar executive peers. The LexisNexis Community and Educational Outreach Awards honor outstanding bar public service and law-related education programs. If your bar or foundation has conducted an exceptional innovative program that teaches and informs laypeople and students about the law; promotes access to legal services, or engages your community in a law-focused or civic-related effort, please nominate the program for the LexisNexis Awards. Award nominations may include a video intended to support the nomination. The nomination deadline for both awards is April 30. Please visit the awards pages for the LexisNexis and Peer Excellence Awards for more information and to fill out the nomination form. Also, please see these spotlighted past winners.

National Law Day Program: The Legacies of the 19th Amendment
Please join the ABA for the 2020 national Law Day program, Social Movement Changing America: The Legacies of the 19th Amendment, a live online panel discussion on Thursday, April 30, 2:30-3:30 PM Central. The program is a collaboration of the Division for Public Education and the Law Library of Congress. This year's Law Day theme—Your Vote, Your Voice, Our Democracy: The 19th Amendment at 100—aligns with the Library of Congress exhibition, Shall Not Be Denied: Women Fight for the Vote, celebrating the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and considering its complex legacies. Feel free to share widely! Contact the Division for Public Education if you have questions.

Tennessee Bar Association Hosting Weekly Membership Calls Open to NABE Members
The Tennessee Bar Association membership team is hosting a weekly call for the months of April, May, and June, offering support and information to any membership director who is currently in the renewal process or preparing for the renewal process. Join the call at will, no RSVP needed. The call-in details are: (855) 795-9620; passcode: 3786913. For questions, email TBA Membership Director Mindy Thomas at mthomas@tnbar.org.

Share with Your Members: How to Perform Online Research Without Spending a Dime
This article from Law Practice Today advises attorneys to look to their bar association for free online research, and also gives additional research tips and insights. Consider sharing the article along with any research benefits your bar offers.

Steal These Wellness Ideas: Well-Being Wednesdays & a Dedicated "Daily Dose of Wellness" Page
The Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program has hosted “Remote Well-Being Wednesdays: A Coronavirus Series” throughout the month, with wellness experts offering attorneys information and resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it was started during the pandemic, it might be worth considering as an addition to your lawyer wellness initiatives. Learn more here. Also, consider this other effective wellness strategy--the Camden County Bar Association (NJ) has created a “Daily Dose of Wellness” group Facebook page for members to connect with one another and exchange ideas. Check it out here.

How Leaders Can Manage Disruptive People and Why they Should
According to Forbes contributor Constance Dierickx, “Leaders have a particular responsibility now, even though few could have imagined this scenario, never mind prepare for it. While it is understandable that some people will feel tremendous anxiety that makes it difficult for them to cope, leaders can ill afford to allow them to behave in ways that disrupt others.” Read more about the types of disrupters and how to best manage them.