New Leadership Orientation

Welcome

Welcome and Introduction to the day, including general overview, fun fact about yourself, and Kahoots Q&A

12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Registration & Exhibits Open

12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Nominations Committee Meeting

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Optional Service Activity

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Public Service Committee Meeting

2:00 – 2:30 p.m.

Fellows Meeting (Fellows Committee)

This session is mandatory for all current Fellows and open to anyone new to the Section or attending their first in-person leadership meeting. The informal session will provide an overview of what to expect and how to navigate the conference, including which events to attend, how to use the event app, and general tips for getting the most out of the meeting.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

RPTE 101 for New Leaders (GSC Committee, L&M Committee)

(Q&A- 20 minutes) (speed networking- 40 minutes)

An overview of how RPTE operates, how leaders contribute to the Section’s success, resources available to all leaders, and what to expect from this leadership meeting. All new leaders are encouraged to attend as well as anyone who needs a refresher or has questions about leadership roles.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

TE CLE Committee Meeting

The CLE committee oversees RPTE continuing legal education programming including webinars, conferences, and institutes. The committee meets separately by division and as one.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

RP CLE Committee Meeting

2:30-3:30 p.m.

RPTEL Journal Editors Committee Meeting

The Journal is the section’s scholarly periodical published 3-times per year.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Probate & Property Editors Committee Meeting

P&P magazine is published 6-times per year and is transitioning to a digital only format beginning in September 2026.

2:30-3:30 p.m.

TE Books and Media Committee Meeting

The books and media committee oversees the RPTE book publishing program from acquisition to delivery. TE and RP editors meet separately.

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Leadership and Mentoring Committee Meeting

The L&M committee oversees a mentoring program for RPTE leaders and provides other leadership resources.

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

CLE Committee Meeting

3:45 – 4:45 p.m.

Career Development and Wellness Committee Meeting

This committee supports attorneys with resources, professional development, and wellness initiatives. Through mentorship, career guidance, and well-being strategies, it fosters a thriving legal community.

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Planning Committee Meeting

5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Dine Arounds

7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Registration & Exhibits

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

CLE Intensive (CLE, L&M, GSC Committees)

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Learning Lab- Bone & Gray

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Nominations Committee Meeting

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

RP Books and Media Meeting

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Membership Committee Meeting

The membership committee promotes the acquisition, retention, and active involvement of members in the Section.

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Corporate Sponsorship Committee Meeting

The sponsorship committee promotes sponsorship for the Section and its programs and activities.

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Meeting

The DEI committee promotes the Section’s efforts to enhance diversity, full and equal participation, and inclusion by all within the Section through the implementation of the Section’s diversity plan.

9:15 – 10:15 a.m.

Publications

Committee Meeting
The publications committee oversees all RPTE publishing efforts.

10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Division Group Breakouts

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Luncheon & Plenary Session

1:30 – 7:00 p.m. 

Standing Committee Chairs & Vice Chairs Meeting

1:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Open for Activities & Networking

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Reception

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Council Meeting and Breakfast