Committee participation presents numerous opportunities to meet other attorneys with similar professional interests. Organizing a program gives you a chance to deal with business and government leaders at the forefront of your practice area. Better yet, consider serving on the section's steering committee. You will be receiving a section mailing soon with a candidate interest form. Just fill it out and return it to the Bar so that it can be considered by the section's Nominating Committee.
Inclusion is our primary goal.
As stated in the section guidelines, the goal of the process is to make sure that the steering committee reflects the diversity of the Bar with respect to women, minorities, and members under the age of 35. It is axiomatic that the more diverse the viewpoints in the steering committee, the better able we are to serve all our members. So make a resolution for the new millennium to get involved with the Corporation, Finance and Securities Law Section. We all will benefit from your participation. In Maryland, DC, and Virginia, the legislatures have modernized the corporation statutes, often surpassing Delaware in areas such as takeover defense and protection of directors and officers from liability.