It is my pleasure to connect with you from the President’s Chair of the BCLMA. I feel proud to lead the association once again, particularly when surrounded by a dynamic Board of Directors. This year’s Board has a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and we’re already working hard to bring you the best our profession has to offer.
The BCLMA has had a successful year so far. Our annual summer and winter social events continue to attract nearly one third of our Representatives and Affiliates. We enjoy these biannual opportunities to connect with our colleagues and deepen our relationships with one another as well as with our generous vendor sponsors who support us time and time again.
Our newsletter continues to inform and entertain – and it will only get better. This year, we surveyed 25% of our membership after every publication to collect feedback on our efforts. Thank you for sharing your opinions and ideas. The Editorial Board has analyzed the results every quarter and will use that information to create an even more valuable tool for you going forward.
Subsection groups continue to thrive. Our leadership rotation keeps each group fresh while providing opportunities for individuals to develop or polish organizational and communication skills, serve alongside experienced professionals, and give back to our legal community. We thank all of our Subsection Chairs and Co-Chairs for their time and commitment!
We anticipate another exciting conference at the River Rock in Richmond in October 2012! We’re especially excited to announce that we already have a robust Conference Committee, whose members have already begun to meet as a group to discuss the theme, program, speakers and other special occasions within the main event. We welcome everyone’s ideas for speakers and topics. Help us deliver the value and benefit you deserve. Send an email to membership@bclma.org and share your ideas and thoughts. Help us make this the most successful conference ever!
These are pivotal times for our profession as we witness big changes with regards to fee structures, client demands, firm consolidization and globalization. The challenge is knowing what trend to follow—and when. Our objective as a Board is to continue working closely with you and your firms to provide support and education during these changing times.
On behalf of the Board, thank you for the opportunity to serve you. Let’s stay in touch.
Ernie Gauvreau
