September - October 2004
Volume 29 Number 1Highlights
Cover stories:
The reorganized bar: An inside look at change
Whether they’re shifting the organizational chart or clarifying expectations for board members, some bars have been taking another look at their governance lately. What have they learned—and what can you learn from them?Ask the governance guru: A Bar Leader Q&A
Got a governance question that keeps you up at night? There’s a good chance you’ll find your answer here! We assembled a panel of experts and had them weigh in on budgets, committee sunsetting, leadership ladders, and other sometimes tricky governance matters.
An interview with Robert Grey Jr.
The new president of the ABA sits down with Allan Head, chair of the ABA Standing Committee on Bar Activities and Services, to discuss his plans for the year. Read about Grey’s major initiative, the American Jury Project; his thoughts on such issues as the unbundling of legal services; and his opinion of state and local bar leaders and staff.
The graceful goodbye: How to write your final president’s page
Writing a standard president’s page can be tough enough. But writing your “swan song” can be especially challenging! Here, courtesy of a few presidents whose terms expired over the summer, are some tips that may help you write that final column.
