Discover how to prepare a standout ACLEA's Best Award entry. Five categories of awards range from Programs and Publications to Pro Bono. Gain valuable insight from two longstanding awards committee members. From selecting a submission to completing your entry, learn what works—and what doesn’t work. Tips and an interactive demonstration will guide you through the process. An award can promote your organization’s hard-earned work to customers, colleagues, and contributors. It’s never too early to start thinking about award possibilities!
Jeff Kirkey is the Education Director at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor. Jeff joined ICLE in 1998 and now directs the development and implementation of ICLE’s education services, including seminars and events, hands-on training, webcasts, contract services, and online initiatives. He also teaches technology-related programs. Jeff currently serves on ACLEA’s Executive Committee, is a past co-chair of ACLEA’s Awards Committee and the Technology Awards sub-committee, has participated in multiple conference planning teams, and has been a frequent presenter at ACLEA conferences. He is a past chairperson of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan and also served on the State Bar's Board of Commissioners.
Karen joined the Oregon State Bar CLE Seminars Department in 2001 as a program attorney. She served as the department director from 2003 to 2020 and is currently the Oregon bar’s first Chief Equity and Professional Development Officer. Prior to becoming a CLE professional, she was a tax and transactional attorney and practiced in Oregon and Texas. A member of the Association for Continuing Education (ACLEA) since 2001, Karen has been involved in a variety of ACLEA activities, including serving on ACLEA’s Executive Committee and as President. Although her international travels are on pause during the current world health crisis, she remains a food experience enthusiast and a huge fan of dessert and the Oxford comma.
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Beyond Compliance: How CLE Builds Personal and Organizational Brands
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Reel Content for Real Growth: How to Use Video to Enhance Marketing Efforts
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Programming with Purpose: Aligning Topics, Formats, and Feedback with What Attorneys Need
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ElevateHER: Strategies for Women Leaders & Mentors in Professional Development
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Anthropic Effect on Legal Publishing: Takeaways From the Landmark Settlement
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AI Advancements in CLE Organizations: Unveiling Current Innovations and Future Possibilities
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