As a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Marketing Association (“LMA”)                               Region (the “Region”), I understand that I am expected to act in accordance with certain fiduciary and other legal obligations. I have reviewed the attached “Overview of Board Responsibilities” and shall adhere to the principles set forth therein. In addition, to faithfully discharge my duties, I shall support and be bound by the following standards of conduct designed to assure effective and ethical decision-making and governance:

• I will be deliberate in my responsibility to the Region by preparing for Regional Board meetings. I will submit any and all reports for which I am responsible in a timely manner and study in advance of meetings all materials provided to me. I will request additional information as appropriate.
• I will fulfill my obligations as a Regional Board liaison to one or more committees and strive to ensure the alignment of committee activities with the goals and objectives of LMA and the Region.
• I will regularly attend meetings of the Regional Board. I understand that Article VII, Section 3 of the Regional Bylaws provide that any director who misses three (3) consecutive Regional Board meetings shall automatically be removed from the Regional Board; provided that in special circumstances, such removal may be waived by a majority vote of the Regional Board.
• I will participate in short-term and long-term organizational planning on a strategic, rather than an administrative, level.
• I will base my decisions on all facts available in each situation, taking into consideration the views of fellow Regional Board members. I will respect the right of each Regional Board member to express his or her opinion on a given topic.
• I will make decisions in the best interest of the Region and will strive to keep personal bias and the views of special interests at a minimum.
• I will arrive on time and give my complete and undivided attention to Region business during Regional Board meetings. I understand that appropriate breaks will be provided to conduct any outside business I may have.
• I will accept, support and implement all decisions of the Regional Board, even those that I did not initially support or those that were made in my absence.
• I will work to provide an environment conducive to a comprehensive analysis of issues, including an assessment of the risks and benefits of action or inaction, in an open dialogue among members of the Regional Board.
• I will not speak or act for LMA, the Region, or their Boards unless specifically authorized to do I will not express opinions about LMA or Region business unless those opinions have been approved in advance, or unless I clearly identify those opinions as personal views that do not necessarily match the views of LMA or the Region, and those opinions do not denigrate LMA, the Region or any of their directors.
• I will not discuss matters deemed confidential by the Regional Board outside of Regional Board meetings without the express permission of the Regional Board.
• I will abide by LMA’s and the Region’s policies on conflicts of interest and will strive to avoid even the appearance of such conflicts.
• I will maintain my LMA membership during my year of volunteer leadership service.

•  We, the members of LMA, seek at all times to:
  • Treat each other with respect
  • Conduct ourselves accountably in a manner that is welcoming to all, free from harassment, discrimination, or microagressions
  • Create an inclusive environment, where members actively contribute thoughts and ideas while welcoming and valuing dissenting opinions or different experience

• We, The Legal Marketing Association, will:
  • Create and ensure a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment
  • Value our colleagues and respect our association’s diversity of age, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, body size, marital status, political affiliation, ability status, and educational backgrounds
  • Value that members from organizations across a variety of sectors strengthen our professional impact
  • Foster the development of a volunteer base and leadership body that reflects the characteristics of our membership. We will take every opportunity to ensure that committee members, presenters/speakers, and award winners are representational of the characteristics of LMA members and the organizations they represent.
  • Make every reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to participation from our membership
  • Not tolerate suggestive, inappropriate, or intimidating behavior and language; unwelcome jokes or comments; unwanted touching or attention; stalking; harassing photography or recording; offensive or sexually oriented images; or aggressive physical behavior.

I have read the Regional Board of Directors Rules of Conduct and agree to be bound by its terms. Any violation of the Regional Board of Directors Rules of Conduct could result in removal from my volunteer leadership role(s).