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Inside an Effective Governance Overhaul
Does your association need a governance
overhaul? This Associations Now article gives an overview
of the Ontario Medical Association’s structural changes, which may serve as a good example.
21 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Sponsors
Effectively securing and engaging sponsors
may continue to be a struggle for the foreseeable future. In this blog post, non-profit association consultant Bruce
Rosenthal of Bruce Rosenthal Associates, LLC, offers insight to help improve your partnership program.
Steal This Idea: The Loop
The Colorado Bar Association is keeping its members in
the know on legal happenings in Colorado and beyond with its aptly-named daily email newsletter, “The Loop.” Written by Shelby Knafel, the daily newsletter includes important content relevant
to CBA members as well as witty anecdotes and different takes on trending topics, and other creative content.
NABE Board Meeting Highlights (February 16-17, 2021)
The NABE Board met via Zoom in
February and discussed and approved recommendations to improve the organization’s policies and to retain the dues structure. The board also approved sending a short survey to inquire about members’
travel preferences for an in-person meeting in August. The board received financial, committee, and communication consultant reports as well as a positive Midyear Meeting recap.
Respectfully submitted, Stacy King, NABE Secretary
Annual Meeting - Member Input Requested by EOD Tomorrow
As the NABE Board explores options
for the 2021 NABE Annual Meeting, we’re looking for input from all of you. Please take this short survey by tomorrow, Friday, March 5,
and share your thoughts to assist the NABE Board with meeting planning efforts.
Volunteer for a NABE Committee
NABE President-elect Ellen Miller is in the process of
appointing committees for the 2021-2022 year. Please take a few minutes to let her know your interests by completing the committee appointments request here.
There are many places where your personal experience as a professional bar executive can help NABE to 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. Please respond by April 15.
Celebrate Women's History Month
The ABA Judicial Division is presenting “Judicial Milestones
in the Quest for Women’s Equality” on March 26 at 12:00 Noon Eastern. The program will feature a diverse panel of female judges who will discuss challenges on the bench and offer insights on their
achievements and more. The program is free of charge, and you can register online here.
Not-To-Be Missed NABE Events
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- What to Do with a Bad Online Review
If a client or potential client uses the internet to exact revenge by leaving you a negative review, you may be inclined to post a response to protect
your reputation. However, according to ABA Formal Opinion 496, the smartest response may be no response at all. Read the opinion here and
an ABA Journal overview of the opinion here.
- The Case for Lawyer Well-Being
While lawyer wellness is a topic often tackled by traditional media, now there is an academic article addressing the business case for prioritizing lawyer
wellness. In the article, originally for the Villanova Law Review, author Jarrod F. Reich stresses how “given a confluence of societal, industrial, and generational factors, now is the
time for firms to focus on the health and well-being of its attorneys.” This version of the article, adapted for Center on the Legal Profession at Harvard Law School, includes significant
information from studies on lawyer wellness and analysis. Access it here.
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