March 17, 2010 – State Bar volunteers serve a vital role in providing services to fellow members and the public while gaining personal and professional satisfaction of making a difference in the legal system. At the same time, volunteers can develop one of the most valuable skills needed today … leadership.
Incoming President Jim Boll will fill vacancies on standing and special committees this spring, with members taking their posts on July 1. Committees conduct much of the work of the State Bar and often influence policy on critical issues.
“Committee service provides you the opportunity to influence important issues facing the profession and the legal system, and it’s a great way to meet other lawyers who want to make a difference,” says Boll. “You’ll make friends for life, play a role in improving the Bar and the legal system, and make important contributions that you’ll look back on with satisfaction.
“Our organization needs new volunteers to get involved,” continues Boll. “New volunteers provide new direction and new ideas to an organization. Getting involved is the best way to create a State Bar organization that you can support and be proud of. Whether you are a new lawyer, unsure of how or whether to get involved, or a veteran who for whatever reasons has stayed on the sidelines, perhaps now is the time to begin.”
Appointments to standing committees are for three years; appointments to special committees are for one year.
Visit the Leadership Opportunities Directory for specific information on volunteer positions. The online directory answers frequently asked questions covering matters such as specific levels of commitment to expectations of volunteers to the issues addressed.
To volunteer, select the “Let us know you’re interested” tab on the online directory page. Interest forms must by submitted by March 31 to be considered for a 2010 appointment.