This Section is for NALP members working in career services offices with three or fewer career services professionals.
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2021-22 Section Co-Chairs: Tanya Lundberg, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and Maria Comas, Duquesne University School of Law
July 2021 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin+ Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with section members to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2022 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin+ articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Member Relations and Membership Development
Reach out to new members on a regular basis to welcome them to the section. Educate new and continuing members about ways to get involved. Consider contacting members from other sections and groups to encourage them to join.
Environmental Scanning
Identify common challenges related to small CSO work including student engagement, employer outreach, data collection and working with alumni.
Continue to collect handouts, sample workshops, and guides to rebuild the resource pool for members.
Programming Best Practices
Explore best practices for providing programming to students.
Consider best practice for advisors on providing effective virtual programming.
In collaboration with the Law Student Professional Development Section, create a student professionalism tool kit. Interview section members or create a survey on best practices.
Knowledge Management and Resource Implementation
Coordinate with the Environmental Scanning work group to identify top resources relevant to the section and collaborate with the KM/RI Advisory Group to explore location options for the compilation to provide easy access. Ensure NALPconnect is used for section communications.
2020-21 Section Chair: Alisa Benedict O’Brien, University of Akron School of Law C. Blake McDowell Law Center
April 2021 Board Report (PDF)
February 2021 Board Report (PDF)
November 2020 Board Report (PDF)
July 2020 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2021 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Member Relations and Membership Development
Reach out to new and/or continuing members on a periodic basis to welcome them to the section and educate them about ways to get involved. Consider reaching out to additional members encouraging them to join the section.
Environmental Scanning
Identify common challenges related to small CSO work including student engagement, employer outreach, data collection and working with alumni. Continue to collect handouts, sample workshops, and guides to rebuild the resource pool for members.
Programming Best Practices
Explore best practices for providing programming to students. Consider best practice for advisors on providing effective virtual programming in a world of physical distancing. In collaboration with the Law Student Professional Development Section, consider creating a To Go Kit on the basics of launching a professional development curriculum for students.
2019-20 Section Chair: Alisa Benedict O’Brien, University of Akron School of Law C. Blake McDowell Law Center, ab139@uakron.edu
April 2020 Board Report (PDF)
February 2020 Board Report (PDF)
November 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2019 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Strategic Planning
Collect feedback and prepare a memorandum to the Board of Directors highlighting strategic goals for the Section and its subject matter and/or area of interest.
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2020 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Membership Development
Engage in outreach to those CSO members who responded to the invitation to become members of the Section. Engage in environmental scanning.
Environmental Scanning
Identify common challenges related to small CSO work including student engagement, employer outreach, data collection and working with alumni.
2018-19 Section Chair: Alisa Benedict O’Brien, University of Akron School of Law C. Blake McDowell Law Center, ab139@uakron.edu
April 2019 Board Report (PDF)
February 2019 Board Report (PDF)
July 2018 Board Report (PDF)
November 2018 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference / Bulletin Article and Webinar Planning
Brainstorm with Section membership to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2019 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Consider the production of educational webinars throughout the year.
Membership Development
Engage in outreach to those CSO members who responded to the invitation to become members of the Section. Engage in environmental scanning
Environmental Scanning
Identify common challenges related to small CSO work including student engagement, employer outreach, data collection and working with alumni.
2015-16 Section Chair: Leah Terranova, University of Kansas School of Law
April 2016 Board Report (PDF)
February 2016 Board Report (PDF)
November 2015 Board Report (PDF)
July 2015 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Education Conference/ Bulletin Article Planning
Brainstorm to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2016 Annual Education Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both.
Shared Resource Pool
Develop and update materials to be posted on the NALP website. Ensure that resources posted on NALPconnect are also added to the Shared Resource Pool.
Engage in environmental scanning to determine need for additional resources for Shared Resource Pool.
Member Outreach
Collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to identify and encourage members of small and solo offices to become involved in NALP and the Section.
Webinars
Consider the production of at least one webinar on a timely topic for professionals in small/solo CSOs.
2014-15 Section Chair: Jennifer Zwagerman, Drake University Law School, jennifer.zwagerman@drake.edu
April 2015 Board Report (PDF)
February 2015 Board Report (PDF)
November 2014 Board Report (PDF)
July 2014 Board Report (PDF)
Work Groups:
Annual Conference/ Bulletin Article Planning
Brainstorm to develop ideas and identify speakers for the 2015 Annual Conference and topics for Bulletin articles. Assist members through the completion of the RFP processes for both. Vice Chairs: Maria Comas, Duquesne University School of Law (Bulletin); Alisa Rosales, University of Wyoming College of Law and Margann Bennett, Washburn University School of Law (Annual Conference RFPs).
Shared Resource Pool
Develop and update materials to be posted on the NALP website. Ensure that resources posted on NALPconnect are also added to the Shared Resource Pool.
Engage in environmental scanning to determine need for additional resources for Shared Resource Pool. Vice Chair: TBD.
Member Outreach
Collaborate with the Newer Professionals Section to identify and encourage members of small and solo offices to become involved in NALP and the Section. Vice Chair: Laura Weseley, Ave Maria School of Law.
Webinars
Consider the production of at least one webinar on a timely topic for professionals in small/solo CSOs. Vice Chair: Sonja Hayes, Barry University School of Law.
Long Range Strategic Planning Reporting
Vice Chair: Lauren Donald, University of Tulsa College of Law
2013-14 Section Chair: Jennifer Zwagerman, Drake University Law School, jennifer.zwagerman@drake.edu
April 2014 Board Report (PDF)
February 2014 Board Report (PDF)
November 2013 Board Report (PDF)
July 2013 Board Report (PDF)
2012-2013 Section Chair: Layke Stolberg, University of Nevada Law Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law, layke.stolberg@unlv.edu
April 2013 Board Report (PDF)
February 2013 Board Report (PDF)
November 2012 Board Report (PDF)
July 2012 Board Report (PDF)
2011-2012 Section Chair: Cinnamon Baker, Barry University School of Law, cbaker@mail.barry.edu
April 2012 Board Report (PDF)
February 2012 Board Report (PDF)
November 2011 Board Report (PDF)
July 2011 Board Report (PDF)
2010-2011 Section Chair: Holly Brajcich, Gonzaga University School of Law, hbrajcich@lawschool.gonzaga.edu
April 2011 Board Report (PDF)
February 2011 Board Report (PDF)
November 2010 Board Report (PDF)
July 2010 Board Report (PDF)
2009-2010 Section Chair: Margann Bennett, Washburn University School of Law, margann.bennett@washburn.edu
April 2010 Board Report (PDF)
2008-09 Chair: Dena Bauman, University of the District of Columbia School of Law, dbauman@udc.edu
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March 2009 Board Report - PDF
February 2009 Board Report - PDF
July 2008 Board Report - PDF
