Leadership Labs
Leadership Labs are free, live, virtual sessions that offer valuable insights and practical guidance on specific topics relevant to successful Inn management. By covering diverse topics such as program development, financial management, and membership recruitment, these sessions address key aspects of Inn management, equipping leaders with effective skills and knowledge to run successful Inns.
Leadership Labs are designed to be interactive and may include current Inn leaders sharing their Inn’s management processes to inspire engaging discussion amongst participants. These free sessions are offered for Inn executive committees and scheduled from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET on the third Thursday of each month to allow Inn leaders to plan in advance to participate.
Inn leaders are encouraged to participate in one or more Leadership Labs scheduled throughout the Inn year. Experienced Inn leaders are highly encouraged to participate and share their expertise in effective Inn management with other participants.
Upcoming Leadership Labs
April 16, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Achieving Excellence: A Road Map to Ensure a High-Quality Member Experience
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Join us for Achieving Excellence: A Road Map to Ensure a High-Quality Member Experience, a high-level overview of the Achieving Excellence program. Whether your Inn currently participates in the program, or if you’re thinking about opting-in for the 2026–2027 Inn year, this interactive session will provide a summary of what the program is, how it improves the member experience, and a timeline of key program dates. A Q&A session will follow the presentation, so bring your questions and be prepared to share your experience with others.
If your Inn needs help completing your 2026 Achieving Excellence items before the April 30, 2026 deadline, don't wait! Send an email with “26AE” in the subject line and we’ll follow up with you promptly.
May 21, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Membership in 2026: Identifying and Addressing Barriers to Growth
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Growing Inn membership isn’t as straightforward as it used to be. More competition for people’s time and higher expectations around value are just some of the factors that have made it more challenging. As a result, attracting new members—and keeping current ones engaged—may require different strategies than it did even a few years ago.
In this session, we’ll explore some of the external trends shaping membership in 2026 and highlight how some Inns are adapting in creative and practical ways. Following a brief presentation, we’ll conclude with an open discussion for attendees to share experiences, swap ideas and hopefully come away with fresh approaches that you can try with your Inn.
June 18, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
Program Idea Swap—Developing Engaging Programs
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Why do members come to your Inn meetings? (Hint: it's not because of the chicken). What if attendance is low? Will that mean less renewals next year? Programs are the lifeblood of any American Inn of Court. Join us to learn and share some of the best ideas for program planning and member engagement for the upcoming 2026–2027 Inn year. This leadership lab will be highly interactive, and attendees will walk away with ideas for program development that can be implemented immediately at their Inn.