New Leadership Orientation

All times are Central Time Zone

11:00-11:30 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction to the day, including general overview, fun fact about yourself, and Kahoots Q&A

Jack Fersko

Bryan Lambert

11:30-11:40 a.m.

Panel #1

RPTE and the ABA
Who/What is RPTE and its Place within the ABA
Role of RPTE Staff and how they can assist in Your Success

Bryan Lambert

Rob Freedman

11:40 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Panel #2

Intro to Chair/Vice-Chair Responsibilities and Opportunities/Duties and Mission of Group and Committee Leaders
RPTE Calendar
CLE and Publications
RPTE Meetings
Role of Group and Committee
Chairs/Vice-Chairs
Group and Committee Calls
Creating a Business Plan
Role of SCMs
Role of GSC (and Liaison Subcommittee)
How have other Groups/Committees achieved success
Joint Group/Committee activities/presentations
Delegation of responsibility

Henry Talavera

Lilly Gerontis

12:30 -1:15 p.m.

Working Lunch

Networking

1:15 -1:30 p.m. Central

Break

1:30 – 2:15 p.m.

Panel #3

RPTE – People
Communications within RPTE (Communities)
Leadership and mentoring
Fellows Program
Attracting/Training/Motivating Talent
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Succession Planning
ABA Business Conduct Standards

Kellye Clarke

Marie Moore

Ray Prather

2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

Break

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Panel #4

Benefits to daily practice
Running a committee meeting/running a deal
Practice Development/Marketing
Gain substantive/practical knowledge
Networking/relationships
Article/Presentation
Leadership involvement
Long term relationships

Benetta Park

Jack Fersko

4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Distribute survey; Wrap-up; Further Discussion; Q&A

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