Membership Qualifications

The criteria for membership in the Chapter are the same as those for membership in the Association as established by the Association in its bylaws and policies (Article III of the Association Bylaws) and are as follows:

Membership may be granted to any individual who: (i) is a member in good standing of the Association; (ii) demonstrates an interest in legal administration and the management of legal organizations; (iii) is not disqualified by an affiliation with a business partner as defined herein or business partner-eligible entity; (iv) shares interest in and supports the purposes of the Chapter and Association; and (v) abides by these bylaws, the Association’s Code of Ethics, the Association’s bylaws, and such other policies, rules, and regulations as the Chapter or Association may adopt.

Business Partners. Notwithstanding anything set forth herein to the contrary, individuals employed by (or that own) a company in the business of selling goods, furniture, equipment, supplies, materials, software, technology, insurance, or other similar services or products to legal organizations are generally not eligible for membership.

Life Membership. Life Membership may be awarded to a Member who has demonstrated extraordinary service to the Chapter and meets such additional criteria as shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Life Membership status with the Chapter has no bearing on the status of a Member with the Association.

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