As a member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Marketing Association (“LMA”), 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 LMA by preparing for 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 Board liaison to one or more committees and strive to ensure the alignment of committee activities with the LMA goals and objectives established by the Board.
• I will regularly attend meetings of the Board. I understand that Article VII, Section 3 of the LMA Bylaws provide that any director who misses three (3) consecutive Board meetings shall automatically be removed from the Board; provided that in special circumstances, such removal may be waived by a majority vote of the 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 Board members. I will respect the right of each Board member to express his or her opinion on a given topic.
• I will make decisions in the best interest of LMA 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 LMA business during 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 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 Board and the Executive Director.
• I will not speak or act for LMA or the Board unless specifically authorized to do so. I will not express opinions about LMA business unless those opinions have been approved in advance by the Board, or unless I clearly identify those opinions as personal views that do not necessarily match the views of LMA, and those opinions do not denigrate LMA or any of their directors.
• I will not discuss matters deemed confidential by the Board outside of Board meetings without the express permission of the Board.
• I will abide by LMA’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 Board of Directors Rules of Conduct and agree to be bound by its terms. Any violation of the Board of Directors Rules of Conduct could result in removal from my volunteer leadership role(s).