The Legal Services Corporation and the Center for Legal Aid Education will co-sponsor a one-day training session, Board Development: The Legal Aid Context, on May 12, prior to the start of the Equal Justice Conference in Phoenix.

The training session, designed for Board members and executive directors of legal aid programs, is based on the ABA Standards and the LSC Performance Criteria. It will provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the full range of governing body roles, responsibilities and best practices specifically in the context of civil legal aid practice.

Case studies exploring the role of a Board of Directors in oversight, planning, fiscal management and resource development will be a component of the training.

“This is a great opportunity for LSC programs to provide their boards with an exciting training experience,” Karen J. Sarjeant, the LSC vice president for programs and compliance, said.

The training session will reflect the mission and values of civil legal assistance, the clients and communities served. Participants will leave the training with concrete tools and plans for strengthening board practice in their local LSC program.

Tuition for the session will be $75 for LSC programs. Space is limited to 30 participants.

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