The GAWL 2017 Leadership Academy

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1 The GAWL 2017 Leadership Academy DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION October 7, 2016 (See last page for submission instructions.) PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Last First MI Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Date of Law School Graduation: State Bar Admission(s) & Date(s) Admitted: To participate in the 2017 GAWL Leadership Academy, candidates are expected to meet all of the following program eligibility and attendance requirements. Please check () the box next to each requirement to confirm your ability to meet these terms. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS I am a member of GAWL (or, if accepted into the 2017 GAWL Leadership Academy, will become a member of GAWL prior to its first session). I graduated law school in 2012 or earlier. ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS If selected, I will actively participate in all sessions required by the program. I understand that participants are required to attend four (4) training sessions with the entire 2017 GAWL Leadership Academy class: Session I: This will be an overnight session from mid-day on Friday, January 20, 2017 through late afternoon/early evening Saturday, January 21, Location: Ritz Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation Lake Oconee, Greensboro, GA Session II: This will be an all-day session on Tuesday, February 14, Location: State Bar of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia Page 1

2 Session III: This will be an overnight session from mid-day Friday, March 24, 2017 through late afternoon/early evening Saturday, March 25, Location: Chateau Elan, Baselton, GA Session IV: This will be an all-day session on Thursday, April 14, 2017, including the evening Happy Leaders Happy Hour. Location: Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia I will attend each of the above sessions in full. I understand that I have been provided the dates so that I can request the necessary time off and file all leave of absences in advance. I have the full support of my employer for the required time off to attend the sessions above. My employer is aware of the requirement that I attend all sessions. In addition to the sessions above, I understand that there may be some additional events, including lunches at the various houses of state government, and will do my best to attend all such additional sessions in full as well. If selected, I agree to complete all Leadership Academy Community Service Projects as designed and agreed-upon with my Leadership Academy Class. I agree that these projects, totaling hours, are to be completed no later than December 31, If selected, I am committed to being involved in future GAWL Leadership Academy programs as an alumni representative, mentor and possible class leader liaison. I agree to serve on a GAWL Committee during the GAWL Board Year. I agree to perform at least 5 hours of community service/pro bono work through the GAWL Foundation during the GAWL Board Year. PROGRAM FEE If selected, my organization or I will submit a program fee of $1,050, to be paid in two installments of $525 each on November 15 th and December 15 th, respectively. The program fee will cover all of my meals for each of the training sessions, materials, approximately 12 hours of CLE and a double occupancy hotel room for my overnight stays during Session I and Session III (and Sessions II and IV if I reside more than 100 miles from Atlanta, Georgia). Page 2 Applicants not wishing to share a room with a fellow classmate may request a private room for an additional $400 charge. Are you requesting a single? Yes/No (Circle one) Applicants requiring financial assistance with the Program Fee in order to attend should denote so below and explain the circumstances behind the request for such assistance. Please note requesting a single room nullifies your request for financial assistance.

3 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Title: _ Name of Firm/ Corporation/ Organization: Area of Practice: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Professional organization memberships other than GAWL: (Please include your role, if any) Do you currently, or have you in the past, had any leadership roles in your workplace? Please describe. Page 3

4 EDUCATION Schools/Colleges Attended Degree Earned Year COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Please list any community, faith-based or volunteer organizations that you have been involved in over the past five years. List any leadership positions held and how you have personally contributed to the organization. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS What do you feel are your personal and professional strengths? Please attach your resume and professional biography. Page 4

5 DEFINING LEADERSHIP What led you to the practice of law, and how do you feel women can impact the legal field as leaders? What are your reasons for applying to the 2017 GAWL Leadership Academy? positions do you aspire to hold in the future? What leadership What do you wish to learn more about in order to be a more effective leader? Have you had any other group learning or leadership development training? Discuss a leader whom you admire/emulate in your own life. Page 5

6 GAWL EXPERIENCE What do you like most about being a GAWL member? What do you feel are the two most pressing problems facing GAWL at this time? How have you been involved in GAWL in the past? Please list any activities or committees that you have participated in. OTHER Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, please specify Do you have any physical restrictions? If so, please specify Are you a night or morning person? Are you a talker or listener? Page 6

7 COMMITMENT STATEMENT AND SIGNATURE (Unsigned applications will not be considered.) If selected for the 2017 GAWL Leadership Academy, I will devote the time and resources necessary to complete the program and participate fully to the best of my ability. I acknowledge that I must attend all sessions of the program in order to graduate from the Academy. I understand and agree to all of the requirements set forth in this application. I will also make sure that my organization or I can fulfill the program fee for my participation. My signature below indicates my commitment to, and understanding of, the program expectations and requirements set forth above. Applicant Signature Date APPLICATION DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 7, SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS Please attach a copy of your resume and bio to this application. Please submit completed application by to gawl.director@gmail.com or via U.S. mail to Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, P.O. Box 79308, Atlanta, GA Questions: Contact Ansley Evans or Ave Mince-Didier at gawl.leadership@gmail.com Page 7