Leadership is all about turning obstacles into opportunities! Join us TODAY for our Proframmimg, Apathy, and Addressing Conflict leadership series and learn how to lead with resilience and purpose. Let's grow together and strengthen our chapters! Register using the link below: https://lnkd.in/eeQ3kJCZ

The P.A.D. Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition is growing and we need your help! We are looking for a few more volunteers to serve as bailiffs and supporting judges for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 9:00- 11:30 AM and/or 1:00-3:30 PM Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dz5t-Y6z Research shows that volunteering makes us happier. Volunteers will receive free parking, meals, a token of appreciation, and fraternal connections. You're welcome to stay for the evening to join us for our Purple & Gold Welcome Party & Costume Contest. We look forward to welcoming *14* pre-law mock trial teams to compete nationally in our upcoming Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition. We rely on the support of our volunteer judges to allow this event to take place. Event Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel in Alexandria, VA Competition Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 PM Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 9:00- 11:30 AM Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM Friday, November 1, 2024 from 4:30-7:30 PM Requirements to Judge: Must be admitted to a state bar or be faculty at an accredited university. No other experience is necessary! The students benefit greatly from the networking connections and feedback from real-world professionals. The time commitment per round is about three hours. If you are not available to judge, can we count on you to share this opportunity with your colleagues and professional network? Any assistance is greatly appreciated! The full Pre-Law Conference agenda and mock trial round schedule can be can be found at https://lnkd.in/e2aDxZFT. Thank you for your consideration - we hope to see you there! #Prelaw #MockTrial #PADService #PADVolunteer #PhiAlphaDelta

As Pre-Law Conference is sooner than you think, we've made it easy for you by providing you a list of important dates and deadlines. Take action today to get the best Pre-Law Conference experiences and rates: • September 15, 2024:  ◦ Deadline to Apply for Pre-Law Conference Attendance Grant • October 1, 2024:  ◦ Registration Fee Rate Increases by $50.00 (Member rate raises from $299 to $349) ◦ Deadline to Register a Pre-Law Mock Trial Team. (Teams are full but we are still accepting registrations for the waitlist.) ◦ Deadline to submit the names of all Mock Trial team members, coaches, and spectators. ◦ Deadline to Cancel your Conference Registration and Receive any Refunds for Conference Fees • October 8, 2024:  ◦ Deadline to submit Mock Trial Case questions. • October 9, 2024: Deadline to Book a Hotel Room ◦ Book your room by October 9th to take advantage of a discounted rate of $175 per night using our custom reservations link above. • October 21, 2024: Final deadline to register for the Conference • October 30 – November 2, 2024: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Conference ◦ Mock Trial teams should plan to arrive by noon on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 to begin competing that afternoon. ◦ All non-Mock Trial attendees should plan to arrive Thursday, October 31.  ◦ Conference sessions will take place Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2. Attendees are welcome to depart the evening of Saturday, November 2 or anytime on Sunday, November 3. For more information on 2024 Pre-Law Conference, visit PAD.org/prelawconference

An important message from our International Justice: “I am looking for volunteers to serve as District Justices in the geographical Districts of 2, 3, 5, 9, 12, 14, 16, 18, 24, 27, 28, 29, 31. DISTRICT JUSTICE VACANCIES: District 2: California north of the Tehachapi Mountains District 3: Los Angeles County District 5: Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico District 9: Southern Texas District 12: Michigan and Ontario, Canada west of London District 14: Northern and Central Ohio District 16: Louisiana and Mississippi District 18: Maine, East Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Quebec, Canada District 24: Virginia and Southern West Virginia District 27: Puerto Rico District 28: Mexico District 29: Long Island, Islip, Brooklyn, Queens District 31: Northern Texas If you are interested in serving as the District Justice, please let Executive Director Andrew Sagan know by emailing him at andrew@pad.org. Provide the following: •Your name, contact information, chapter, and district •The district you are volunteering to serve •An expression of interest, including relevant experience and any other information you believe to be relevant •A PAD résumé. Because the term for new District Justices begins on December 1, 2024, I would like to receive these applications in time for our October IEB meeting. If you are interested, it would be helpful if you could provide your application materials by the close of business on Wednesday, September 18th.” For more questions, please reach out to our Executive Office at 410-347-3118.

Meet the new leaders guiding Phi Alpha Delta into the future! Take a second to congratulate your new IEB and Tribunal. Please find them listed below: •John Karasek International Justice Redding Alumni Chapter •Jennifer Schroader International Vice Justice Goldwater Chapter, South Sound Alumni Chapter •Nicole Winget International Secretary Willis Chapter, Triangle Area Alumni Chapter •Jason Haber International Treasurer Fleming Chapter, Ft. Lauderdale-Broward County Alumni Chapter •Jhanalyn Blount International Marshal Robinson Chapter •Lindsey Rames International Board Member-at-Large Vaught Chapter •Bobby Ficklin, Jr. International Board Member-at-Large Humphrey Chapter •C. Duane Close, II International Board Member-at-Large Washington Chapter, Tidewater Alumni Chapter •Jessica Zaiken Sienkewicz International Board Member-at-Large Butler Chapter, Minnesota Statewide Alumni Chapter •Nicole M. Grida Chair, International Advisory Board Sanford Chapter •Carrie H. Smith Chief Tribune Goldwater Chapter, Arizona Statewide Alumni Chapter •Jeff Crain Associate Tribune Vaught Chapter, Central Oklahoma Alumni Chapter •Concetta Tsosie de Haro Associate Tribune McManus Chapter, Robert E. Redding Alumni Chapter Visit www.PAD.org/aboutpad#IEB for more information!

Phi Alpha Delta chapters and officers are recognized annually for their outstanding fraternity achievements and performance, and for the impact they make locally and nationally. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Phi Alpha Delta Law & Alumni individual and chapter awards! For a listing of all winners, please visit: www.PAD.org/awards

Phi Alpha Delta needs your help! We look forward to welcoming 12 pre-law mock trial teams to compete nationally in our upcoming Pre-Law Mock Trial Competition; however, we need volunteer judges for this event. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dz5t-Y6z   Are you available on Wednesday, October 30, Thursday, October 31 or Friday, November 1 to judge? We rely on the support of our volunteer judges to allow this event to take place. Event Location: Hilton Alexandria Mark Center Hotel in Alexandria, VA Competition Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 from 5:30-8:00 PM Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 9:00- 11:30 AM Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 1:00-3:30 PM Friday, November 1, 2024 from 4:30-7:30 PM Requirements to Judge: Must be admitted to a state bar or be faculty at an accredited university. No other experience is necessary! The students benefit greatly from the networking connections and feedback from real-world professionals. The time commitment per round is about three hours. Food and free parking is provided for judges.   If you are not available to judge, can we count on you to share this opportunity with your colleagues and professional network? Any assistance is greatly appreciated!   The full Pre-Law Conference agenda and mock trial round schedule can be can be found at https://lnkd.in/e2aDxZFT. Thank you for your consideration - we hope to see you there!

Thank you Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice for recognizing Michelle Meloche's dedication to service to the legal community! #PhiAlphaDelta