Rules governing accreditation of specialty certification programs also have been proposed. The board is recommending that the Supreme Court approve these proposed changes. Currently there are no minimum standards required for certifying entities, and there is nothing to stop them from granting that certification for a fee alone. Consequently, the public could be misled. Conference of Delegates excom elections set Five seats on the Conference of Delegates' executive committee are open.
Candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by a special committee.
District nominating committees will make recommendations by July 15, and petitions for self-nomination will be available July 22. They must be submitted to the conference office by Aug. 27. Petitions must be signed by at least 10 percent of the delegates and alternate delegates from the district. A new pamphlet outlining services and benefits provided by the State Bar for solo and small-firm practitioners is now available. Advice on keeping current through publications and the World Wide Web also is provided.