Committees, Task Forces and Advisory Groups
The State Bar of Arizona’s Committees and Advisory Groups offer attorneys a meaningful way to shape the policies, programs, and direction of the Bar. Committees focus on constitutional, statutory, and regulatory issues affecting the administration of justice, providing structured, ongoing work that directly supports the Bar’s mission. Advisory Groups, convened by the Board of Governors, offer targeted guidance on Bar policy, emerging needs, and specialized programs — from ethics and technology to diversity, mentorship, and the Arizona Attorney Editorial Board. These groups are composed of attorneys who bring insight, experience, and a commitment to strengthening the profession.
Serving on one of these bodies is both a service and a professional opportunity. Members build relationships with leaders across the legal community, gain visibility as contributors to statewide initiatives, and develop a deeper understanding of how the Bar operates. Participation enhances your credibility, expands your network, and positions you as someone who helps move the profession forward. Whether you’re interested in rules, ethics, education, access to justice, or community‑focused initiatives, joining a Committee or Advisory Group is a powerful way to make an impact while growing as a leader in Arizona’s legal community.
Committee applications are accepted each spring. Click here to learn more.
Mentoring
Mentoring helps shape the future of the profession. When you guide a younger attorney, you’re not just answering questions, you are offering leadership, perspective, and the kind of steady support that can change the trajectory of someone’s career. Mentorship builds genuine connection and often leads to lasting professional friendships. It’s deeply rewarding to watch a new lawyer gain confidence, make better decisions, and find their footing because you took the time to invest in them. By stepping into this role, you help set the next generation on the right path while strengthening your own legacy as a leader in Arizona’s legal community. Mentorship opportunities include a 6 month or 12 month one on one relationship or the "quick question" Lawyer Down the Hall program. Click here to learn more.
Sections
Joining a Section or stepping into a leadership role on a Section Executive Council is one of the most rewarding ways to deepen your engagement with the State Bar of Arizona. It’s a chance to connect with colleagues who share your practice interests, shape meaningful programming, and influence conversations that matter to your area of law. Serving on an Executive Council also elevates your professional visibility: you become known as someone who contributes, leads, and helps move the profession forward. That kind of involvement builds credibility, expands your network, and often leads to speaking invitations, writing opportunities, and broader leadership roles within the Bar. If you’re looking for a smart, strategic way to grow your career while strengthening the legal community, joining a Section or its Executive Council is an excellent step.
The State Bar of Arizona has 29 Sections organized around specific areas of law and practice. Sections sponsor conferences and educational programs, publish newsletters and pamphlets, conduct practice-specific round table sessions, monitor legislation, conduct studies, as well as make recommendations to the State Bar Board of Governors. Click here to learn more.
AZCLE® Volunteering
Stepping up as a CLE presenter is one of the most effective ways for Arizona attorneys to elevate their professional profile. When you share your expertise with the legal community, you position yourself as a go‑to resource in your field, increasing your visibility among colleagues, judges, and potential clients. Teaching a CLE also strengthens your credibility: it signals that you not only understand your subject matter, but that you can communicate it with clarity and authority. And from a career standpoint, presenting is a smart move. It expands your network, showcases your leadership, and opens doors to future speaking, writing, and committee opportunities. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your professional reputation, volunteering as a CLE speaker is an excellent place to start.
Help us enhance our continuing legal education and chair or teach as a volunteer with AZCLE®. The State Bar of Arizona hosts new CLE programs every month with the help of volunteers like you. Please fill out the CLE Seminar Proposal Form and tell us about your skills, experience and topic ideas. Our CLE Selection Committee will review your submittal and contact you about next steps. (The selection committee reserves the right to refuse any submission based on a variety of possible factors). Submit a program proposal now.
Arizona Attorney Magazine Articles
Sharing your expertise in Arizona Attorney Magazine is one of the most powerful ways to elevate your professional reputation. When you write on a substantive legal topic, you position yourself as a thought leader — someone who not only understands the law, but can explain its nuances with clarity and authority. Publishing an article increases your visibility across the Arizona legal community, strengthens your credibility with colleagues, judges, and potential clients, and showcases the depth of your knowledge in a way that lasts far beyond a single presentation or event.
Contributing to the magazine is also a smart career move. It expands your network, highlights your leadership within your practice area, and often leads to invitations for CLE presentations, committee service, and other professional opportunities. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career, writing for Arizona Attorney Magazine is an excellent way to share your voice and expertise with the entire Bar. Contact the Editor at Kyle.Patton@staff.azbar.org or call him at 602.340.7308