Alabama State Bar


Allison Dearing Birmingham	Ben McArthur Huntsville	Bill Hankins Mountain Brook	Brett King Locust Fork	Carlen Williams Huntsville

Carolyn Lam Birmingham	Chad Bryan Montgomery	Chuck Price Birmingham	Clint Maze Arab	Edward Sledge Birmingham

Ethan Tidmore Birmingham	Ginny Grimes Andalusia	Harrison Bishop Birmingham	Houston Smith Birmingham	Jamie Wilson Birmingham

Jessica Ventiere Greenville	Joe Hubbard Montgomery	Josh Hayes Tuscaloosa	Katya Gill Montgomery	Kelly Pate Montgomery

Kevin Gray Huntsville	Kitty Brown Birmingham	Larken Peters Mobile	Matt LeDuke Hamilton	Monet Gaines Pike Road

Rob Johnston Montgomery	Sela Blanton Birmingham	Tameka Wren Birmingham	Tim Wasyluka Madison	Trey Wells Birmingham

2012 Leadership Forum Schedule:

Session 8.1 January 25-27, 2012
Montgomery, Alabama

Session 8.2 February 23, 2012
Montgomery, Alabama

Session 8.3 March 29, 2012
Birmingham, Alabama

Session 8.4 April 26, 2012
Auburn, Alabama

Session 8.5 May 17, 2012
And Graduation Banquet
Birmingham, Alabama

Leadership Forum Class 5 Final Session - Video

Leadership Principles of Alabama Lawyers -Video

2011 Leadership Forum Faculty -Video

Leadership Forum Photo Gallery

“A new moral principle is emerging which holds that the only authority deserving one’s allegiance is that which is freely and knowingly granted by the led to the leader in response to, and in proportion to, the clearly evident servant stature of the leader. Those who chose to follow this principle will not casually accept the authority of existing institutions. Rather, they will freely respond only to Individuals who are chosen as leaders because they are proven and trusted servants. To the extent that this principle prevails in the future, the only truly viable institutions will be those that are predominantly servant-led” —Robert K. Greenleaf

Click here for the full list of 202 Leadership Forum Alumni, who may well provide their insight, observations and comments for applicants seeking more in-depth information about the program.

“Leaders we admire do not place themselves at the center; they place others there. They do not seek the attention of people; the give it to others. They do not focus on satisfying their own aims and desires; they look for ways to respond to the needs and interests of their constituents. They are not self-centered; they concentrate on the constituent…Leaders serve a purpose and the people who have made it possible for them to lead…In serving a purpose, leaders strengthen credibility by demonstrating that they are not in it for themselves; instead, they have the interests of the institution, department, or team and its constituents at heart. Being a servant may not be what many leaders had in mind when they choose to take responsibility for the vision and direction of their organization or team, but serving others is the most glorious and rewarding of all leadership tasks”—James Kouzes and Barry Posner

For more information, direct inquiries to Christina Butler Alabama State Bar Programs Office, 334-269-1515 or leadershipforum@alabar.org

Alabama State Bar
Mailing Address: : Leadership Forum, P.O. Box 671, Montgomery, AL 36101-0671

Street Address: : Leadership Forum, 415 Dexter Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEADERSHIP FORUM PROGRAM:

Our Mission:

To build a core of practicing lawyers that better understand the core values of ethics and professionalism and strive to raise the overall standards of our Bar.

To mold a critical mass of lawyers who will understand and appreciate the concept of servant leadership, and be ambassadors for the principles associated with it.

To form a pool of lawyers that will be leaders both in the State and local bar associations as well as their communities.

To change the trajectory of the State of Alabama through active leadership.

To accomplish this, we have gathered prominent professionals who will share their insight and serve as mentors during the forum. The diversity, quality and national fame of our presenters make this Leadership Forum unique.

WHO MAY APPLY ?
Any Alabama attorney who has practiced law for not less than five years and for not more than 15 years as of January 1, 2012 - for Class 8 applicants (based upon first admission to any state bar).

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

The Selection Committee reviews all applications for the following criteria when making the initial selection decisions, with special emphasis upon the first two criteria:

Demonstrated leadership ability based on accomplishments and current engagements;
An understanding of the importance of servant leadership as demonstrated in the applicant’s narrative;
Previous application to the Leadership Forum;
Practice diversity (criminal, civil, governmental and corporate);
Geographic diversity; and
Racial and gender diversity.

DO YOU WANT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?

Heightened awareness of Alabama’s challenges, the value of community, the importance of visionary, yet practical thinking?
Understanding the world in which you live and practice law?
Opportunity to meet and interface with prominent legal, community and state leaders?
Explore long-term opportunities for leadership and form lifelong network of friends?
To take your place among a new generation of leaders of the Alabama State Bar?

WHAT ALUMNI HAVE TO SAY ABOUT LEADERSHIP FORUM:

“The Leadership Forum was the best experience I have participated in as an attorney. The speakers, as well as interaction with my classmates, widened my perspective and offered different and new views and ideas on problems and issues facing the legal community and our state. It renewed my enthusiasm and my commitment to the practice of law, my clients and my community. The Leadership Forum gave me the foundation for making informed decisions about how to be a better citizen, attorney and leader. I had developed a routine in which I worked long hours and never really raised my head to “see” what was going on around me and how I could be a better citizen and leader to address some of those issues. Leadership Forum changed that attitude and changed me. More than that, I developed a network of thirty new or renewed friends in the Alabama legal community that I genuinely like and respect.”

“I applied for Leadership Forum because I had reached a point in my life where I needed a new challenge, both professionally and personally, but I didn’t know where to look. The resulting six months exposed me to so many new things within my own community, which I was really able to pick and choose what to get involved with. I became not just educated but a passionate consumer of opportunities. That’s the real strength of Leadership Forum: while it’s true that you learn leadership skills, what you’re really learning is where the opportunities are for you to develop your talents while helping others.”

“The program was absolutely top notch. I have raved regarding the program not only to other lawyers, but to others outside the legal realm. It presented us not only with an opportunity to from excellent speakers, but it also gave us the opportunity to have access to contacts in that regard. I am certainly proud to have been a member of the Leadership Forum, and I feel it a true honor and privilege to have been able to have this wonderful and unique experience. I certainly will recommend this program to other lawyers, and I will be an advocate for the program in the future.”

“As leaders shift their focus to customers and quality, they realize that the old authoritarian leadership style does not work anymore. To achieve quality, service and rapid response, leaders must utilize all available talent. They must find ways to inspire, involve, and empower employees. They must create a work environment that encourages commitment, innovation and cooperation. Instead of evaluating, leaders now coach. Instead of doing, they delegate. Instead of telling, they facilitate. No one is expected to boss anyone. Everyone is expected to participate.” —Dr. Suzanne Willis Zoglio