Leadership Lab Recordings & Resources
Engaging Younger Generations of Attorneys | Thursday, May 15, 2025
This session explored why it’s important to engage younger Inn members, what younger generations are looking for from membership associations and shared tactics for engaging with this audience. Featured panelists included:
- Judge Jacqueline Powell, Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court, For Lauderdale, FL
- Tina El Fadel, Esq., Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, West Palm Beach, FL
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The Achieving Excellence Program | Thursday, April 17, 2025
This Lab provided a high-level overview of the Achieving Excellence program, covering the five core competencies, the four recognition levels and some of the tools available to provide support along the way. Two first time Platinum Inn leaders shared their process to reach their goal and their tips for other Inns to use the program as a strategic roadmap to deliver a High Quality Member Experience. Featured panelists included:
- Marcelle P. Mouledoux, Esq., A.P. Tureaud American Inn of Court, New Orleans, LA
- Elizabeth Theobalds, Esq., American Inn of Court of Southern Maryland, La Plata, MD
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Effective Financial Management and Reporting Practices | March 20, 2025
An overview of important financial considerations including budget development, tax compliance, sponsorships, and reserves policies. The session also included a conversation with an Inn leader about the management of her Inn’s scholarship and sponsorship programs. Featured guest:
- Kelleigh Charlotte Gleason, Esq., Daniel Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court, Manchester, NH
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Community Outreach | February 20, 2025
An exploration of how Community Outreach activities can allow members to extend the American Inn of Court mission while making an impact in their local communities. Featured guest:
- Megan Stumph-Turner, Esq., Earl E. O’Connor American Inn of Court, Prairie Village, KS
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Mentoring: A Critical Component of the Inn Experience | January 16, 2025
This session highlighted the importance of mentoring programs to Inn members and explores innovative ways to deliver positive mentor experiences at the Inn level. Several Inn leaders provided overviews of their Inn’s Mentoring programs, and shared tips for others to consider. Featured panelists included:
- Louise Arnott, Esq., Richard Linn America Inn of Court, Chicago, IL
- Heather Menezes, Esq., Daniel Webster-Batchelder American Inn of Court, Manchester, NH
- Richard A. Schwartz, Esq., Garland R. Walker American Inn of Court, Houston, TX
- Ricardo Vasquez, Esq., Robert C. Rhone-Ava M. Brackett American Inn of Court
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Succession Planning | November 21, 2024
Good succession planning encourages inclusive environments and helps ensure an Inn’s sustainability. This session highlights tactics and best practices that can help your Inn develop plans for smooth leadership transitions. Special guests included:
- Judge Angel M. Bermudez, Southwest American Inn of Court, Murrieta, CA
- Alayne Bean, Esq., Eagle Rock American Inn of Court, Idaho Falls, ID
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Technology Bootcamp | October 17, 2024
A demonstration of the capabilities of the two technology platforms available to streamline Inn management tasks: The Inn Management System (IMS) and Umbraco webpage-management tools. You’ll also hear how two Inn leaders utilize the web management platform to create dynamic and informative webpages. Featured panelists include:
- Andrew Carmine, Esq., Randy J. Holland Delaware Workers' Compensation American Inn of Court, Wilmington, DE
- Joshua Niemtzow, Esq., Temple American Inn of Court, Philadelphia, PA
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Inn Leaders Orientation Session | September 19, 2024
A high-level introduction to the American Inns of Court universe, including a brief overview of the history and a summary of the support and resources provided by the national office. The current American Inns of Court Foundation executive director and president of the Board of Trustees also delivered inspirational remarks.
- Judge Consuelo M. Callahan, president, American Inns of Court, Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court, Sacramento, CA, and Judge Consuelo M. Callahan American Inn of Court, Stockton, CA
- BG Malinda E. Dunn, USA (Ret.), executive director, American Inns of Court
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Planning Mission Driven Programs | June 20, 2024
This Leadership Lab was focused on local Inn program planning best practices with examples of resources provided from the national office to help Inns deliver high quality programmatic meetings. Featured panelists included two members of the program awards committee who encouraged Inns to submit their programs for recognition. Panelists included:
- Kaasha Griffin, Esq., Hugh Maddox American Inn of Court, Montgomery, AL
- Lane Vines, Esq., Villanova Law J. Willard O’Brien American Inn of Court, Philadelphia, PA
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Inn Membership Recruitment and Retention | May 16, 2024
This session explored various concepts related to successful member recruitment and retention activities. One Inn leader talked about their Inn’s effort to recruit members of the judiciary, while another provided an overview of their Inns’ member renewal process. Featured panelists included:
- Justice Arthur G. Scotland, Anthony M. Kennedy American Inn of Court, Sacramento, CA
- Tami L. Augen Rhodes, Esq., Craig S. Barnard American Inn of Court, West Palm Beach, FL
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The Achieving Excellence Program | April 18, 2024
This session featured an overview of the Achieving Excellence program, with comments about the benefits of attaining the Platinum distinction from local Inn leaders. Featured panelists included:
- Justice Shama Hakim Mesiwala, Milton L. Schwartz-David F. Levi American of Court, Davis, CA
- Kumar Vinnakota, Esq., Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn American Inn of Court, Dallas, TX
- Brooke Weitzman, Esq., Willam P. Gray Legion Lex American Inn of Court, Orange County, CA
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