The ISBA president elect will appoint a member to one of the underrepresented seats of the Board of Governors at the May 2021 board meeting. The member appointed to this position will serve with full board member privileges for a three-year term beginning the first day of the 2021 Annual Meeting.

Pursuant to the association bylaws, eligible candidates for the underrepresented seat include members of the association with a status of, but not limited to, age, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, geography, areas and types of practice, and years of practice.

The Diversity Leadership Council is responsible for recommending candidates for consideration by the president elect. All interested members should submit a written self-nomination by email to Melissa Burkholder at mburkholder@isba.org no later than May 5.

The nomination should include a statement of interest, biographical information, and qualifications that include relevant ISBA service. 

If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Burkholder, director of section services, at mburkholder@isba.org or at (312) 920-4682.