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Webinar: Diversity in the Law

GLSA Webinar Series presented:

Diversity in the Law

Featuring

Lindsay N. Greene

Partner 

Most recently, the lack of diversity in law firms has been a well-publicized issue, and many law firms have, over time, recognized the need to recruit and promote diverse attorneys.

Recent events underscore the urgency of the issue and highlight the ongoing inequality in the legal industry despite those past efforts; some of which amount to mere “window dressing.”

During this webinar, Attorney Lindsay N. Greene discussed ways in which firms can improve diversity (not simply race and gender), why diversity in the law matters socially and addressed how diversity affects a firm’s economic bottom line.

Business Meeting and Elections June 18, 2021

GLSA will hold its annual business meeting with Board Elections, on June 18, 2021.  As part of the business meeting,  we will be having elections to fill three (3) open seats on the Board of Directors.

Those individuals elected to the Board of Directors will be for a three (3) year term. All voting members are eligible to be nominated. All voting members may nominate another voting member or may nominate themselves.

The Nominating Committee will select the best nominees to run for election to the Board. The Nominating Committee will base its decision on the following:

• A desire to serve on the Board
• Some background and familiarity with the legal plan industry
• Regular-Voting Membership in GLSA.

This is a working board and the time spent is productive in advancing the mission of the organization.

To submit your name or a colleague’s name for consideration as a candidate, send an e-mail or letter.

• Tell us about yourself or your suggested candidate

Please let the Nominating Committee know a little about yourself.  You may also support the nomination with recommendations from other members who know you or your candidate.  

Don’t forget to include basic contact information including e-mail addresses.

• Highlight relevant background and experience  

A proven record of volunteer work and leadership in relevant organizations and strong practical experience in the legal plan industry will be a plus.

• Distinguish yourself or your candidate 

The election process is an opportunity to encourage participation in GLSA leadership by a wide diversity of members.  If electing you or your candidate will make GLSA more inclusive, or provide unusual but useful experience or perspective, please indicate such facts in the nomination.

All nominations must be submitted to the committee so that they are received on or before May 7, 2021.   Nominations must be made by submitting by the name of the nominee, a short biographical statement for the nominee and why the nominee should ultimately be elected to the Board of Directors.

All nominations should be sent via email to the GLSA Executive Director at information@glsaonline.org.  Nominations received after May 7, 2021 might not be considered by the Committee. Following the nomination of candidates, the Nominating Committee will convene to consider all nominations and will then announce the candidates for this year’s election.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please do not hesitate to contact Executive Director, Annette M. Waggoner  via email to awaggoner@glsaonline.org or 847-907-4670.

Group Legal Services Association    P.O. Box 1693  Arlington Heights, IL 60006

847-907-4670   www.glsaonline.org

Webinar: Ensuring Due Process for Litigants with Mental Illness

GLSA Webinar Series presented:

Ensuring Due Process for Litigants with Mental Illness

January 28, 2021 1pm central

Thank you to our prestigious panelists for the January Webinar: Dr. David Demarest, Director of Psychology & Neuropsychology Services at On With Life Hon. Henry Hamilton III Administrative Law Judge-SSA Jane Hudson, J.D. Executive Director Disability Rights Iowa Hon. Laura Jontz Administrative Law Judge Iowa Dept of Insurance & Appeals Georffrey M. Lauer MA CEO, Brain Insury Alliance of IA We discussed: Special considerations when representing persons with mental illness or cognitive disorders Adjudicating matters where individuals with such impairments appear as litigants or witnesses.

Webinar – Putting it to Bed: How COVID and Civil Unrest Makes it the PERFECT Time for You to Learn How to Sleep

GLSA welcomes Thomas Trunnel as he presents:

 

Putting it to Bed: How COVID and Civil Unrest Makes it the PERFECT Time for You to Learn How to Sleep

  

Mr. Trunnel examined the benefits/consequences of proper sleep as well as the connection between sleep and the successful practice of law.

 

AGENDA

How one’s sleep is affected because of:

1.The impact of the “Covid World” 

2. Civil unrest, turmoil and the political landscape of late 

3. Economic hardship including the politically correct term being “food insecure”

4.How to deal with these factors in such a way that sleep is still possible, and even enriching! 

 

with SPECIAL GUEST

 

Mark Divine, SEALFIT Founder and CEO. New York Times Best Seller, Wall Street Journal Best Seller, and #1 Amazon for books, Mr. Devine will inspire our members and share his story.

 

CLICK HERE TO WATCH THIS WEBINAR!

 

 

 

November, 18th 2020 – Webinar: Elder Law Wills & Estate Administration

Webinar: How are US citizens granted legal protection and how does the system of Legal Plans work in the United States?

Webinar: Which States are Puff, Puff, Passing Marijuana-Related Laws and How Can Companies Stay Compliant

Webinar: Ethical Implications of Law Office Technology for the Small & Solo Practitioner