COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Learn about Leadership Opportunities within the New York State Bar Association

The New York State Bar Association welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in pathways to leadership in the Association's governance.

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Mission Statement

The Committee on Leadership Development shall be charged with:

• Identifying, encouraging, and mentoring prospective leaders of the Association, including but not limited to activities and initiatives focused on leadership development of new lawyers;
  
• Serving as a resource to the President in identifying Association members for possible committee, task force and other Presidential appointments;
  
• Providing information, resources and guidance on the leadership opportunities available within the State Bar to potential leaders, as well as bar leaders statewide who could assist the Committee in recruiting new leaders;
  
• Furthering the goals of enhancing diversity among the leaders of the Association;
  
• Fostering the participation of former officers, section and committee leaders in Association activities; and 
• Serving as a resource to the Nominating Committee, proposing members who are in the judgment of the Committee potential candidates for office within the Association.

In conducting its work, where appropriate, the Committee shall consult with other entities and individuals, including sections, the New York State Conference of Bar Leaders, the Committee on Diversity, the Committee on Women in the Law, minority and women’s bar associations, county and local bar associations, and others.

The Committee shall report to the President and the House of Delegates as directed.

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LEADER RESOURCES

The Path to Leadership in the New York State Bar Association

To view the detailed brochure, click here.

Welcome New Members of the 2012 - 2013 House of Delegates

Below is information on basic rules of order during a House of Delegates Meeting

Rules of Debate by Song	NYSBA House of Delegates Rules

For more information
Contact Mark Wilson—Staff Liaison for the Committee
518.487.5540 / mwilson@nysba.org

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Congratulations and Welcome to the the Following First-Time Members of the 2013 - 2014 House of Delegates

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Leadership and Diversity within the New York State Bar Association

Links to the 2011 Diversity Report Card appear below. This report, sponsored by the NYSBA Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, marks achievements made by many of the Association’s 25 Sections, its House of Delegates and Executive Committee to increase the number of diverse attorneys in leadership positions within all areas of the Association governance.