Executive Director's Report

• Publication year: 2024
• Citation: Vol. 85 No. 1 Pg. 0008
• Pages: 0008

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Vol. 85 No. 1 Pg. 8
The Alabama Lawyer
January/February, 2024

Terri Lovell
terri.lovell@alabar.org

Each January, it's my tradition to pause and reflect. I believe many of you share this practice - a moment to assess the successes of the past year and pinpoint areas where improvement is needed, in both our personal lives and professional endeavors.

As I delve into the progress of our state bar in the last year, the accomplishments that come to the forefront are those that will steer our efforts and enhance the experiences of our members for years to come.

These include a commitment to financial stewardship that benefits our members and the public. We also implemented our new strategic plan and updated our bylaws, laying the groundwork for a more robust and responsive state bar. Additionally, the engagement initiatives we rolled out last year, like the OutREACH Tour and the #ChooseCivility campaign, are poised to leave a lasting, positive impact on our members and the overall direction of the bar.

Even with the positive momentum, there are still areas that require our continued focus.

The pursuit of excellence in all regulatory functions, fostering meaningful connections with our members and the public, ensuring the well-being of the legal community, and increasing partnerships to address access to justice issues in Alabama remain steadfast priorities.

This month, we will host a Bar Leadership Summit in Montgomery. It will bring together local bar leaders, affinity and practice area bar leaders, and Alabama State Bar section chairs and co-chairs. In addition to professional development, we hope this furthers collaborative learning opportunities. I think we all can benefit from sharing experiences, insights, and best practices with our peers. Our hope is that by working together outside of our immediate circles, we will strengthen the profession in Alabama.

This summit coincides with the 25^th anniversary celebration of the Alabama State Bar Women's Section as well as the...