This Committee focused on identifying the needs of public
interest offices, including the County Attorneys Offices, the
Attorney General’s Office and the Public Defender’s Office
through a survey, as the needs of solo practitioners and small
fi rms are well-represented and addressed through the Solo &
Small Firm Practice Section and large firms were interviewed
last year. It also conducted research regarding certification of
specialties, which included evaluating who would administer
the certification, what areas of practice would be certified,
what costs are involved, pros and cons of certification and
other factors to assist MSBA's leadership in deciding whether
to pursue certifications. The Committee evaluated a method
for connecting the Young Lawyers Section with the Leadership
Academy to facilitate transitioning attorneys from entry level
participation to leadership roles in the MSBA. It also
evaluated ideas for updating the website and reviewed the
status of electronic filing in Maryland and what training will
be needed for practitioners. |
