President's Report

Last year, some great things happened in this chapter because people showed up and participated, and we’re grateful to everyone who took the time to help make it stronger!

Brew Ha Ha is the clearest example of that. It worked because members were open about what was happening inside their firms, what they were struggling with, and what they were proud of, and we want to keep that momentum going.

What I care about this year is staying in touch with each other, having real conversations, and continuing to grow this chapter into something that actually helps members do their jobs better and feel supported while doing them.

You will be hearing directly more from board members this year, but not with surveys or standard email check-ins. We want to know what’s working in your firm, where things feel heavy, and what kind of support would actually make a difference, and if something we are doing isn’t useful, we want to know that too.  This is about EVERY size firm, as we want to make everyone feel their needs met.

We also want members helping shape what comes next for our Chapter. If there are topics we haven’t addressed, problems you’re dealing with right now, or ideas you think are worth trying, say something, because this chapter only improves when it reflects what members are actually living day to day.

We are starting the year with a Roundtable on January 20 from 11:45–1:00 at Squire Patton Boggs. It is meant to be a working discussion focused on the real mechanics of running a law firm, including staff reviews, events worth the time, team-building that does not make people uncomfortable, software that earns its cost, and the systems that keep firms running without burning people out. We will also ask for direct feedback on how we can strengthen participation and keep the chapter moving in the right direction.

This year is about showing up, being honest, and continuing to build something that matters.

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”
— Henry Ford

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