Leadership Resources

Your one stop for leadership resources

Welcome to the California Lawyers Association (CLA)! We’re excited to have you join our dynamic community of leaders who are passionate about supporting the legal profession and advancing justice in California and beyond. Your commitment to leadership within CLA is vital to our mission, and we’re grateful for your time, talent, and dedication.

This guide was created with you in mind. Whether you’re stepping into a leadership role for the first time or continuing your journey with CLA, this resource is designed to help you navigate all aspects of your role. Inside, you’ll find valuable information about CLA’s structure, governance, operations, communications, and the tools available to support your success.

We hope this guide serves not only as a reference but also as a source of inspiration as you engage with our members, lead initiatives, and contribute to the vibrant future of our organization.

Thank you for stepping up to lead. We look forward to the impact you’ll make.

Terrance J. Evans
President

Table of Contents

• CLA Mission Statement
• CLA Strategic Plan
• CLA Resources
  • Links to CLA Bylaws, Working Rules, and Code of Conduct
  • Link to Summary of Rules to Running a Meeting (Robert’s Rules of Order)
• Leadership
  • CLA Board Officers and Representatives
  • CLA Section Chairs
• Member Benefits
  • Why Join CLA?
  • Membership Plans
  • Benefit Summary
• CLA Organizational Structure
  • Organizational Structure Summary
  • Staff Organizational Chart
• Guidelines
  • Guiding Principles for Working with CLA Staff
  • Appointment Process – Timelines for Section Executive Committee Elections
  • Financial Reporting
  • Quarterly Sections’ Treasurers Meetings, Quarterly Budget, and Finance Meetings
• Reports
  • Monthly & Quarterly
  • Webinars Performance Report – InReach MCLE Catalog
  • Membership Data – July 2024
• Supporting Information
  • CLA Staff Master Contact List
  • Meet the Team
  • Workflow and Timeline of Events
  • CLA Marketing and Communication
  • Marketing of Events
  • Sponsorship Information
• Association Management System

Other Resources

• SB 36
• Articles of Incorporation
• IRS Determination Letter
• Bylaws
• Committee Chart
• CLA Policies
  • Travel Policy
  • CLA Expense Report
• CLA Working Rules
• Roster of Board Leadership
• Code of Conduct
• Toolkits
  • Collaboration Toolkit
  • Toolkit: Access to Justice/Pro Bono Program Development
  • Section Diversity Plan Toolkit
• Pillars of the 2022 Strategic Implementation Plan
• 2022 Strategic Implementation Plan (password protected)
• Marketing Resources (password protected)
• Finance Resources (password protected)
• California Lawyers Foundation Gift Acceptance Policy
• California Lawyers Foundation Co-Sponsorship Policy
• California Lawyers Foundation Informational Toolkit
• California Lawyers Foundation Toolkit FAQs