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BLF 2019BAR LEADERSHIP FORUM

GRAND HOTEL, MACKINAC ISLAND

JUNE 14–15

S t a t e B a r o f M i c h i g a n

10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Registration

11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Vendor Visits & Refreshments

12:30–12:50 p.m. | Welcome and Introductions

Jennifer M. Grieco President, State Bar of Michigan

Hon. Bridget M. McCormackChief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court

Hon. James N. ErhartChair, BLF Planning Committee

12:50–1:45 p.m. | BLF/UMLI Joint Keynote Presentation: Influence: The Art and Science of Changing Minds• Overcome the common mistakes most lawyers make when trying to change someone’s mind.

• Discover the elements you must have to win over any skeptic.

• Utilize four key drivers of persuasion to gain buy-in and acceptance of your ideas.

• Leave much of the conventional wisdom about influence behind (most of it doesn’t work anyway).

Steve HughesHit Your Stride LLC

1:50–3:00 p.m. | Using Stories to Engage and Persuade—Part One

All bar leaders face challenges engaging and persuading others. Whether it’s recruiting new members, increasing attendance at events, expanding diversity, engaging volunteers, or energizing the next generation of leadership, come explore valuable techniques to improve your chances for success.

• Discover why stories are more effective than facts alone.

• Transform boring information into interesting stories.

• Communicate your ideas and offerings in a more compelling way.

• Use stories to increase engagement with your Section or Bar Association.

Steve HughesHit Your Stride LLC

3:00–3:20 p.m. | Vendor Visits & Refreshments

3:20–4:50 p.m. | Tell Me More: Using Stories to Engage and Persuade—Part Two

The afternoon program continues.

Steve HughesHit Your Stride LLC

6:00–7:00 p.m. | Grand Reception

Early Bird Savings Through May 14, 2019

Friday, June 14 Grand Reception

Scholarships for this event are available and cover the registration fee and one night stay for one person at the Grand Hotel.

To Apply: Complete the scholarship application at michbar.org/blf. All applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on April 19 to be considered by the scholarship committee.

Scholarships Available!

Mary Chartier-Mittendorf, Chair

Opolla BrownKim A. CogginsJulie H. Pfitzenmaier ContantChristina L. DeMooreLeanne Barnes DeumanHon. James N. ErhartRonald L. FosterRonald D. KeefeKimberly KoscielniakIan B. Lyngklip

Anne B. McNamaraDavid R. PetersonHon. Thomas J. PhillipsTimothy C. QuinnellVictoria A. RadkeElayda Clara-Marie SanchezHon. Karl A. WeberMuzna ZeitouniJeffrey E. Kirkey, Advisor

8:00–8:30 a.m. | Hotel Checkout

8:15–9:10 a.m. | Vendor Visits & Refreshments

9:15–9:45 a.m. | What’s Happening in Lansing

Discussion of Legislation and Court Rules Update

9:50–10:50 a.m. | What’s Happening in Michigan

Join State Bar leaders in a lively discussion about recent initiatives, including closing the access to justice gap, limited scope representation, the statewide modest means panel, and the evolving online legal marketplace.

10:50 a.m.–11:10 a.m. | Vendor Visits & Refreshments

11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Nuts & Bolts: Fill Your Leadership Tool Box

• Running an Effective Meeting

Connie M. DefordProfessional Registered Parliamentarian

• Resources Available to You from the State Bar Website and Staff

12:15–12:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Door Prizes

We’ll close with an opportunity to network with peer leaders and informally share conference highlights. Be sure to stay until the end for our popular door prize drawing!

12:30 p.m. | Adjourn

Register Today! michbar.org/blf

Saturday, June 15

Prohibition & the Roaring 20’s Lecture

Friday, June 14 | 2:30–3:30 p.m.

Learn how the hotel kept the good times flowing during prohibition. Hear some of the fascinating stories about the hotel’s “back of the house” entertainment taking place in its very own Speakeasy. Meet some of the heroes and villains of this outrageous time and the part they played in keeping the doors open even after the stock market crash of 1929.

The Art, Antiques and Interior Design TourSaturday, June 15 | 10:30–11:30 a.m.

Who chose these colors? Get the inside scoop on the design philosophy of Carlton Varney of Dorothy Draper & Co. Learn about the eclectic mix of antiques throughout the hotel. The tour will visit the Art Gallery to interpret a couple of significant works and also the hotel’s Resident Artist Marlee Brown’s vivid art gallery. (walking with some stairs)

Professional Education & Events Committee

Family Activities

Steve Hughes is the President of Hit Your Stride, LLC, a consultancy that helps people look and sound smart when they talk. He is the author of the book Captivate and his seminars have been featured on NPR, CBS, and BBC Radio, as well as The Wall Street Journal and Businessweek. Steve is also the proud creator of “International Be Kind to Lawyers Day” (celebrated annually on the second Tuesday in April).

Steve’s top clients include the law firms of Kirkland & Ellis, Skadden Arps, Ropes & Gray, and Baker Botts. He’s worked with the Association of Corporate Counsel, Legal Marketing Association, National Association of College and University Attorneys, as well as the law schools of the University of Virginia, Boston College, Georgetown, and the JAG Corps.

Prior to consulting full-time, Steve was the co-owner of an award-winning 40-person ad agency in St. Louis where he delivered hundreds of presentations with millions of dollars on the line for clients like Enterprise Rent-a-car, Rawlings Sporting Goods, and Minute Maid Orange Juice. He holds a BA in French literature and European history from the University of Kansas and an MBA in marketing from Washington University where he won the prestigious Olin Cup.

Steve HughesPresidentHit Your Stride, LLCSt. Louis, MOsteve@hityourstride.comwww.hityourstride.com

“This was a great training event that provided hands on information and innovations useful for leaders.”

—Carol M. Bealor Cass County Bar Association

"The Bar Leadership Forum is an excellent opportunity to gain ideas and skills on how to inspire and lead your section…"

—Joellen Shortley Information Technology Section

"…I have been to many types of conferences throughout the country in my 19 years of practice and this is the best setting I know to relax and learn valuable information to take back to my Bar Association. I actually can make lists of ideas to put into action immediately upon my return home."

—Elizabeth V. Weisenbach Huron County Bar Association

What Past Attendees Are Saying…

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Registration Information

To Register for the Bar Leadership Forum

Go to michbar.org/blf to register by credit card, download the registration form to pay by check or to apply for a scholarship.

To Register for a Room at the Grand Hotel

Go to michbar.org/blf to download the hotel registration form.

Pricing for the Bar Leadership Forum

Early Bird Registration May 14 deadline* ................. $165.00

Registration* ......................................................... $195.00

Guest Grand Reception Ticket .................................. $40.00

Children under 12 Grand Reception Ticket ................ $18.00

Family Activities

Adult .................................................................. $30.00

Children under 12 ............................................... $15.00

*Includes one Grand Reception Ticket for Attendee