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

October 17, 2024  |  1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Technology Bootcamp—An Overview of Technology Platforms Available for Inn Management

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The American Inns of Court national office strives to provide tools and resources that make Inn management more efficient and effective. The October Leadership Lab will showcase two technology platforms that can help streamline your Inn’s ability to manage membership rosters and communicate not only to your members, but to anyone interested in learning more about your Inn’s activities.

This session will demonstrate the capabilities of the Inn Management System (IMS), a database used for sending and tracking meeting invitations, invoicing and collecting dues payments, and managing general Inn communications. You will also hear directly from Inn leaders who use the Umbraco webpage management platform to generate a creative web presence for their Inn. Whether your Inn already uses these free tools or is hearing about them for the first time, join us to learn how to maximize their use.

Note: This will not be a “how-to” session, but rather a demonstration of these platforms’ capabilities. Your Inn is welcome to contact your director of chapter relations  to coordinate a formal training session.


November 21, 2024  |  1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Succession Planning—Identifying and Recruiting New Leaders to Ensure Sustainability

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As with any business entity, nonprofit or otherwise, long-term sustainability should be at the foundation of all major decisions. Sustainable organizations are highly dependent on diverse perspectives and fresh approaches to existing and unforeseen challenges. Good succession planning helps encourage inclusive and innovative environments, which are key to any Inn’s long-term stability.

As a member of your Inn’s executive committee, one of the most important contributions you can make is to identify your replacement. Join us for the November Leadership Lab as we explore different succession planning models.


January 16, 2025  |  1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Mentoring—A Critical Component of the Inn Experience

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Mentoring is one of the most valuable experiences Inns can deliver to their members and represents one of the primary reasons attorneys are drawn to the Inn experience. To be effective and add value to membership, the mentoring must be intentional and on a regular cadence. Within these parameters, there are many ways to mentor and be mentored. Join us during Mentoring Month to learn about different ways Inns are delivering mentoring experiences and discover all the mentoring resources available to make it easy. 


February 20, 2025  |  1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Community Outreach - Expanding Your Inns Impact Through Community Outreach Projects

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Community Outreach activities extend the American Inns of Court mission by providing exposure to the broader community and offering opportunities for Inn members to represent the ideals of the American Inn of Court. Join us for the February Leadership Lab where we’ll explore successful outreach activities that have been conducted by Inns across the country. Following a brief presentation on community outreach concepts, we hope to have an Inn leader highlight how their Inn's community outreach activities have made positive impacts within their community. We’ll close the session with an open Q&A session to help generate ideas that your Inn can implement.


March 20, 2025  |  1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
Effective Financial Management and Reporting Practices

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Good, sustainable Inn management requires the development of an annual budget that balances membership dues, and any other revenue, with re-occurring expenses. Effective financial management is one of the most critical elements of ensuring your Inns long-term viability. In the March Leadership Lab, we’ll explore many components of managing Inn finances, including budget development, alternate sources of revenue (sponsorships), and common pitfalls to avoid.

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October 17, 2024—Technology Boot Camp
November 21, 2024—Succession Planning
January 16, 2025—Mentoring
February 20, 2025—Community Outreach
March 20, 2025—Financial Management

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