From the President

August/September 2023 | Gulam Zade

The NBA’s mission is to improve the practice of law through fellowship, education and service. The NBA’s staff, its board of directors, membership, and volunteers carry out this mission daily. As a member, there are several ways you can help the NBA advance its mission and serve the legal community. Here are 4 opportunities to consider if you haven’t already:

• Become a Premier Member. The NBA Premier Membership is a special category that recognizes our members who desire to demonstrate the utmost commitment and support to our programs and services and only costs $100 more each year per member. Premier Membership dues help us continue to make a difference in the profession, our community, and the lives of our members.

• Serve on a committee. Our committees evaluate important bar or court-related issues. By volunteering with a committee, you will not only become part of enhancing the local legal profession, but you will have the opportunity to build your professional network by forging lasting relationships with local, like-minded attorneys, develop and sharpen vital skills like leadership, collaboration, and team-building, and leverage career advancement opportunities—all while making a difference in the profession, our community, and your life.

• Volunteer to host or be a speaker for a CLE. The NBA is a great source for cutting edge, quality continuing legal education. The NBA develops and sponsors a wide range of CLE programs on diverse topics in a variety of time frames including one, two, and three hours, half-day, and full day courses. CLE programs focus on relevant substantive law and practice skills needed to support and enhance attorney practice and professionalism. By volunteering, you can help educate other lawyers and bring attention to important, timely topics of relevance.

• Consider the NBA in your estate planning. Your estate plan should ensure that the things that matter to you in life are part of your legacy. As you think about how you want your property and assets to be distributed after your death, consider leaving a gift to the NBA. By naming the NBA in your estate plan, you can leave a legacy and make a lasting impact. The NBA benefits greatly from the generous gifts of donors.

I challenge you to consider committing to one or more of the areas above to help us further our mission and ensure the NBA continues to thrive for many years to come.

Thank you for being a member,