
Wednesday
September 18, 2024
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New Leadership Orientation
All times are Central Time Zone
11:00-11:30 a.m.
Welcome
Welcome and Introduction to the day, including general overview, fun fact about yourself, and Kahoots Q&A

Henry Talavera

Bryan Lambert
11:30-11:40 a.m.
Panel #1 RPTE and the ABA
- Who/What is RPTE and its place within the ABA
- Role of RPTE staff and how they can assist in your success

Benetta Park

Bryan Lambert
11:40 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Panel #2 RPTE Leadership Journeys & Opportunities
- Interactive session with three RPTE leaders providing insights into leadership journeys and the professional development that can translate into career opportunities.

Henry Talavera

Jack Fersko

Kim Sandher
12:30 -1:15 p.m.
Working Lunch / Networking
1:15 -1:30 p.m.
Break
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Panel #3 Overview of Roles for Group and Committee Leaders
- Expectations Chairs + Vice-Chairs
- Group and Committee Calls
- Creating a Business Plan
- CLE and Publications
- Succession Planning
- Role of SCMs + GSC
- Best practices for Group + Committee leaders

Lilly Gerontis

Lori Oliphant
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Break
2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Panel #4 All Hands-on Deck: Best Practices for Navigating People & Communications
- Succession Planning
- Attracting/Training/Motivating Talent
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- ABA Business Conduct Standards

Ray Prather

Kellye Clarke

Christina Jenkins
4:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Distribute survey; Wrap-up; Further Discussion; Q&A

Henry Talavera

Lilly Gerontis
Materials
Role and Responsibilities New Group and Committee Leader Orientation September 18 2024 (Final)
1a – RPTE ORG Chart 2024_25_FINAL
3a – Guidance for Committee Leaders
3a1 – Committee Guidance Calendar
3b – Guidance for Group Leaders
3d – 2025 RPTE National CLE Conference RFP
3e – Program Submission Form for eCLE Webinars 2025
Materials
4a – ABA Business Conduct- Standards c
4b – RPTE Leadership and Mentoring Keys to Success
4b – RPTE Leadership and Mentoring Mission Statement
4b – RPTE Leadership and Mentoring Steps for Successful Mentoring
4c – 7 – 5-8-2024 – Memo on Meeting Locations – Meetings Task Force of Planning Committee-c