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Leadership Onboarding

AHLA Day

AHLA Day provides leaders the opportunity to host local events that showcase our Association's benefits and connect health law professionals in their communities. We need your help planning these gatherings in your area! Use our comprehensive Member Benefits presentation and AHLA Day Planning Guide to organize successful events that introduce colleagues to educational offerings, networking opportunities, and ways to get involved.

AHLA's leadership is comprised of both appointed and elected positions across various councils, boards, and committees. To learn more about these roles, visit the General Role Definitions page or the FY25 Governance Chart.

Appointed Positions:

  • Councils
  • Journal Editorial Board
  • Practice Groups
  • Conference Planning Committees
  • Dispute Resolution Review Board

Elected Positions:

  • AHLA’s Board of Directors
  • Member-At-Large position to the Nominating Committee 

2024-2025 Orientation and Check-In Meetings

Content Development Resources

*Only current PG leaders have access.

Early Career Professionals Council and Women’s Leadership Council Resources

Guiding Principles: Excellence Through Inclusive Participation

The AHLA Leadership Toolkit for Inclusive Participation provides essential guidance for leaders committed to excellence through diversity and meaningful engagement. This comprehensive resource outlines AHLA's guiding principles for creating an inclusive volunteer environment, concrete strategies for expanding your volunteer pipeline, and practical implementation steps to ensure diverse perspectives enhance our educational offerings. The toolkit includes actionable checklists for outreach activities, mentorship opportunities, and assessment methods to track progress toward building a representative leadership that reflects our rich and diverse membership. Access this resource to help fulfill AHLA's commitment to removing participation barriers and fostering a health law community where all qualified professionals can meaningfully contribute.

AHLA Participation Assessment– Councils, Planning Committees, and Practice Groups can submit this assessment form to outline the group’s progress in expanding volunteer outreach and provide feedback/ideas to AHLA. The assessments are due June 15 (after the program/fiscal year).

Leaders’ Responsibilities as Community Ambassadors 

As an AHLA leader, members look to you for guidance. Your active presence in AHLA’s online Communities inspires and motivates other members to engage more, creating a vibrant and interactive community. It strengthens the community, promoting a more dynamic, supportive, and cohesive environment. Use this resource as your guide to fulfilling your responsibilities as a Community Ambassador. 

Hosting Virtual Networking Events – Information and how leadership groups can host these events for members 

 

Practice Group Progress Trackers* 

*Only current Practice Group Leaders (Chairs and Vice Chairs) have access to these trackers