Looking for a chance to lead? Nominate yourself for an ISBA section council or committee

Looking for a chance to lead? To grow? To make a difference in the Illinois State Bar Association and the legal profession? Then consider nominating yourself for one of our many section councils and committees for 2014-15.

As president-elect, it’s my privilege to make appointments to councils and committees for the coming fiscal year. These small but influential groups are the lifeblood of the ISBA. They produce newsletters and CLE programs, propose legislation, and help ISBA serve its members in countless ways.

More than 1,000 ISBA members serve on committees and section councils. It’s a great way to make new friendships and advance your career. While not everyone can be appointed, all who seek appointment will be considered. I encourage each of you – especially young lawyers and others whose participation makes the ISBA more diverse – to complete the online form at isba.org/membergroups/nominations.

Current committees and section councils are listed below. As you can see, the areas of focus and activity span many disciplines. Be aware that an appointment presumes you will attend meetings and actively participate. The ISBA partially reimburses its members for many of their expenses. Your chances of appointment are best if you indicate more than a single area of interest, but no more than three.

Please join me and other ISBA members in serving both the profession and the public.

Richard D. Felice, President-Elect

Please complete the nomination form by Feb. 3, 2014

ISBA COMMITTEES

Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Committee

Bar Services and Activities

Continuing Legal Education

Corrections & Sentencing

Delivery of Legal Services

Disability Law

Diversity Pipeline

Government Lawyers

Illinois Bar Journal Editorial Board

Judicial Advisory Polls

Judicial Evaluations–Cook County

Judicial Evaluations–Outside Cook

Law Office Management & Economics

Law Related Education for the Public

Legal Education, Admission and Competence

Legal Technology

Marketing & Communications

Mental Health Law

Military Affairs

Professional Conduct

Racial & Ethnic Minorities and the Law

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

Women and the Law

ISBA SECTION COUNCILS

Administrative Law

Agricultural Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Animal Law

Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law

Bench and Bar

Business Advice and Financial Planning

Business and Securities Law

Child Law

Civil Practice and Procedure

Commercial Banking, Collections & Bankruptcy Law

Construction Law

Corporate Law Departments

Criminal Justice

Education Law

Elder Law

Employee Benefits

Energy, Utilities, Telecommunications & Transportation

Environmental Law

Family Law

Federal Civil Practice

Federal Taxation

General Practice, Solo and Small Firm

Health Care

Human Rights

Insurance Law

Intellectual Property Law

International and Immigration Law

Labor and Employment Law

Local Government Law

Mineral Law

Real Estate Law

Senior Lawyers

State and Local Taxation

Tort Law

Traffic Laws and Courts

Trusts and Estates

Workers' Compensation Law

Young Lawyers Division

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Chris Bonjean
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