CLAE and the Legal Services Corporation cosponsored a training session for board members of LSC-funded programs on May 12, 2010, in Phoenix, Ariz., prior to the Equal Justice Conference.

Karen J. Sarjeant, LSC Vice President for Programs and Compliance, opened the event with a discussion of the critical importance of a strong, effective and involved board of directors and LSC's desire to support effective board and organizational practices. The training, entitled "Board Development: The Legal Aid Context," focused on the various roles and responsibilities of full boards and individual members, areas which require strong board/staff partnerships and a board's role in ensuring effective financial and regulatory oversight.

Board members and executive directors from LSC-funded programs in 13 states attended the training session, which was led by Ellen Hemley, executive director of CLAE, Chuck Greenfield, Program Counsel at LSC, and Gerry Singsen, a consultant and trainer for legal aid programs. Other LSC staff were also in attendance. To learn more...