LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR 2008-2009!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Leadership Institute is a one-year program designed to foster the professional growth and enhance the leadership skills of a diverse group of Arizona attorneys. In doing so, we hope to increase participation and visibility in the State Bar and community-at-large among historically under-represented groups, with an emphasis on racial, ethnic, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability and geographic diversity.
Up to 15 attorneys selected to participate in the Leadership Institute
will:
- Receive up to two years of CLE credit;
- Receive leadership and related education and training in an
experiential and mentoring learning environment;
- Receive opportunities to foster relationships with the State Bar of Arizona, minority, women, diversity and specialty bar associations, the Judicial, Legislative and Executive Branches of State government, and community leaders
The program fee is $150. However, the fee can be waived based on financial need. The program is a two-year commitment. The 2008-2009 program starts in September 2008 with a completion date of May 2009. Following the completion of the program, participants will commit to one year of activity in the State Bar in some capacity (e.g. committee, section, or by special appointment, and/or participation in another bar association or community organization).
PROGRAM SESSIONS
As noted below, program sessions will cover a variety of topics ranging from leadership development, ethics and career development, to conversations with judges, government attorneys, in-house counsel and executives, to name a few. Sessions will occur monthly starting with a overnight retreat in Tubac, Arizona. Subsequent monthly sessions will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on the following Fridays:
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September 6 & 7, 2008 |
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What Does It Take To Be A Leader? (Overnight retreat on Saturday & Sunday) |
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October 17, 2008 |
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Working the Bar |
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November 14, 2008 |
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Is that Ethical? |
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December 12, 2008 |
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Improving Your Legal Practice and Path to the Career of Your Dreams |
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January 9, 2009 |
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Practicing Law in the Public vs. Private Sector and Making the Transition |
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February 20, 2009 |
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Meet the Bench: Conversations with Judges (Federal, State, County and Tribal) |
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March 13, 2009 |
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Law and Order: Conversations with Government Attorneys and Defense Lawyers |
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April 17, 2009 |
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Corporate America: Conversations with In-House Counsel and Business Executives |
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May 15, 2009 |
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We the People: Conversations with Congressional Reps, Lobbyists and Tour of the State Capitol |
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for the program, applicants must:
- Complete the Application Form (requires a resume for upload)
- Be an active member of the State Bar of Arizona
- Demonstrate interest in bar and/or community-related activities
Application Forms are due June 6, 2008. Applicants will be notified of their selection status by August 4, 2008. While we recommend that applicants be nominated by employers or other individuals who are familiar with the applicant, such nominations are not required to be considered for the program.
You can access the online Application form through the following links:
Application Form
MORE INFORMATION
For more information, please e-mail the Leadership Institute at leadershipinstitute@azbar.org. |
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