THE NHBA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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1 THE NHBA LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Application Information and Instructions The NHBA Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for the incoming Academy class. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, July 13, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. The NHBA Leadership Academy is a nine-month leadership-training program designed to foster the professional growth and enhance the leadership skills of a diverse group of attorneys. Its mission is: To promote and encourage leadership and professionalism by identifying present and future leaders who are members of the New Hampshire Bar, and providing them with a program designed to develop leadership skills; to foster camaraderie; and to provide exposure to leaders in the legal, business and government communities. Up to eighteen attorney members of the NHBA who have been in practice for at least three years, will be carefully selected for this Academy, with curriculum most meaningful for those in practice less than ten years. In an effort to achieve diversity among the participants, qualified individuals will be sought from different backgrounds, large and small law firms, the private and public sectors, different practice areas, and different geographical parts of the state. Generally, the monthly programs will be four (4) to five (5) hours in duration. There may be potential CLE credit for certain sessions, but this is not guaranteed, participants will receive CLE credits for Midyear Meeting. See page 6 for the listing of past Academy faculty and Shadowing Judges. Academy Requirements Qualified applicants admitted to the NHBA on or before 11/2015. Submit cover letter, resume, application, essay responses, references and participant and employer commitment form per instructions as outlined on page two, by July 13, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Notices regarding selection status will be sent to applicants by September 14, Upon acceptance, submit NHBA Leadership Academy Participation Fee of $ (Limited financial aid may be available, depending on resources. However, all participants must pay at least a portion of the fee to demonstrate their commitment.) For Financial Aid information, please contact Lisa Boisvert at the NH Bar Association. Must attend and actively participate in all programming October-June, dates listed on page 5 commitment form including Midyear and Annual meetings with registration cost and essential lodging costs of required events included in Leadership Academy participation fee. Time commitment may include advance homework assignments for curriculum sessions. Time commitment will include outside preparation time for a group project to be presented at the May session. Academy graduates are required to participate in a two-year service commitment in an approved NHBA committee or other Bar-related activity, or other mission-appropriate activity. [Type here]

2 2 of 6 Instructions for Submitting the Application Required Materials 1. Cover Letter Submit a letter expressing your interest in participating in the Leadership Academy and include how your selection will contribute to the mission of the NHBA Bar Leadership Academy. 2. Professional resume to include: college and law school education volunteer /community / bar activity extra-curricular activities, leadership positions and honors/awards received. 3. Completed application form A completed application form and professional resume are required (albeit potentially duplicative): submission is considered incomplete without both items. 4. Essay responses type responses on this form or download application from answer all questions completely: incomplete application cannot be accepted direct any questions to Lisa Boisvert, the Leadership Academy Staff Liaison at (603) List of references 6. Commitment Statement This form requires acknowledgement and signature of BOTH applicant and employer. Please discuss application with your employer and review the leadership program requirements as participation in the program does involve a commitment. Submit completed application and other materials no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2018 to the Steering Committee of the New Hampshire Bar Association Leadership Academy in one of the following ways: By mail: NHBA Leadership Academy 2 Pillsbury Street Suite 300 Concord, New Hampshire By lboisvert@nhbar.org

3 3 of 6 SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS July 13, 2018, BY 5:00 P.M APPLICATION NAME: Mr. Mrs. Ms. (As desired for official roster listing) BUSINESS ADDRESS: PHONE & FAX NUMBERS: ( ) FIRM/EMPLOYER: POSITION: NUMBER OF YEARS IN PRACTICE: PRACTICE AREA(S): YEAR ADMITTED TO THE NH BAR: CURRENT BAR STATUS: ACTIVE or INACTIVE If you have ever held INACTIVE status, on a separate sheet and using 250 words or less, please (1) state when you held INACTIVE status; and (2) describe your involvement with New Hampshire practice, New Hampshire Bar Association, and New Hampshire law during your inactive status period. Have you previously applied for participation in the NHBA Leadership Academy? Yes No How did you hear about the NHBA Leadership Academy? (Please list specific person if possible)

4 4 of 6 Please include any additional information you would like the committee to consider when reviewing your application. Essay Responses: On a separate sheet, using no more than 250 words to answer each question, please respond to the following: 1. Please describe what benefits you expect to gain from participation in the NHBA Leadership Academy. 2. What do you consider to be your most important Leadership role to date and why? 3. Please list the qualities that you feel are most important for leadership positions in the NHBA or similar volunteer justice related organizations. References Use this portion of the application to designate two individuals (at least one outside your firm) who will serve as personal references to you and who are knowledgeable about your community service, leadership experience, and skills. Name: Company/Organization: Title: Business Phone: Business Address: Name: Company/Organization: Title: Business Phone: Business Address:

5 5 of 6 Commitment Statement By submitting this application, I understand and agree that as part of the application process, the NHBA staff and Steering Committee of the NHBA Leadership Academy may contact my references and verify other information provided. 1) I am aware that I am expected to commit to full attendance and participation (including any homework assignments) in all of the following scheduled events. Any exceptional circumstance MUST BE brought to the attention of the committee in advance for approval as an exception and assigned alternate programming. I understand that failure to participate may result in my dismissal from the program. Any such decision will be left to the discretion of the Steering Committee of the New Hampshire Bar Association. October 4, 2018: Welcome Reception: 5:00-7:00 p.m. The NHBA 2 Pillsbury St. Suite 300, Concord Friday, October 26, (full day) & Saturday October 27, (half day), 2018: Kickoff Retreat The Mountain Club on Loon, Lincoln, NH Thursday, November 8, 2018: Business Module: 1:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2018: Public Interest/Non-profit, 1:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019: Judicial 1:00 6:00 p.m. RESERVE Thursday, January 17, 2019 Snow Date, Project time if not used for programing. 1:00 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 16, 2019: Midyear Meeting Date-Full Day Attendance. Downtown Manchester Hotel, Manchester, NH Thursday, March 7, 2019: Media Relations & Public Speaking, 1:00-6:00 p.m. RESERVE Thursday, March 14, 2019: Snow Date, Project time if not used for programing. 1:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2019: Legislative/Executive Branches, 1:00 6:00 p.m. May: Project s completed June 28 or June 29,2019: NHBA Annual Meeting: (NHBA will pay for one night for graduation) Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods, NH 2) I am aware that I am expected to complete a class project, which will include outside preparation time. 3) I am also aware that, upon completion of the program, I am committing to two years of participation in an approved NHBA or other mission-appropriate activity. (Signature) (Date) I have discussed the time commitment and expectation of the NHBA Leadership Academy and fully support the above applicant s acceptance into the Academy. (Signature of Supervisor/Employer)

6 6 of 6 Shadowing Judges Past Faculty Hon. Gillian L. Abramson Hon. James P. Bassett Laura Kiernan Hon. Susan W. Ashley Jamie Batson Hon. David King Hon. Peter H. Bornstein Felice Belman Hon. John Korbey Hon. Gerard J. Boyle George Dana Bisbee Susan Leahy Hon. Kenneth Brown Jeremy Blackman Michael Lewis Atty. Daniel M. Cappiello Stephanie A. Bray Carmen Lorenz Hon. Susan B. Carbon Hon. John T. Broderick Jr. Melissa Lyons Hon. James Carroll IV Sen. Sharon Carson Matt Mayberry Hon. Norman E. Champagne Sen. Robert Clegg Jr. Hon. Landya B. McCafferty Martial Master Philip Cross Cotton Cleveland Terry McCafferty Hon. William N. Delker Kevin G. Collimore David W. McGrath Hon. Robert Foley Robin Comstock Hon. Kathleen McGuire Hon. David Forrest Hon. Carol Ann Conboy Hon. Richard B. McNamara Hon. Sawako T. Gardner Hon. Linda Stewart Dalianis Joshua N. Mesmer Hon. David A. Garfunkel Michael DeLucia James Moir Hon. Michael Garner Mary Ann Dempsey Hon. Paul Moore Hon. Steven M. Houran Thomas Dnovan Susan Morrell Hon. Peter Hurd Sylvio Dupuis Hon. Tina Nadeau Hon. John C. Kissinger Sara Mattson Dustin Steve Norton Hon. Joseph Laplante Anne Edwards Scott O Connell Hon. Paul H. Lawrence Scott W. Ellison Jennifer Patterson Hon. James H. Leary Kevin Flynn Jeffrey Pattison Hon. Jennifer Lemire Linda Foster Jaye Rancourt Hon. Henrietta Luneau Nina Gardner Alex Ray Hon. Diane Nicolosi John Garvey David Sakowich Hon. Thomas A. Rappa Jr. Hon. Edward Gordon Richard Samuels Hon. Lucinda V. Sadler Governor Maggie Hassan Tony Schinella Hon. Kristin Spath Hon. Gary Hicks Marcia Sink Hon. Charles Temple Sen. Matthew S. Houde Rep. Marjorie Smith Hon. Timothy Vaughn Robert Howard III Hon. Larry M. Smukler Hon. Marguerite Wageling Mary Ellen Jackson Trent Spiner Hon. Mark Weaver Hon. Edwin W. Kelly Jeffrey Strelzin Michael W. Kane Governor Christopher Sununu Christopher Keating James Kennedy Joseph D. Kenney Jane Taylor Annmarie Timmins Janet Wilson