Comments Off on LLOPS October 26, 2016 Meeting

By Newsletter-Blog, October 7, 2016 1:21 pm

Greetings LLOPSters,

Please save the date for the October LLOPS Meeting on Wednesday, October 26th at 12 noon. In this meeting we will have a special guest Toby Brown, the Perkins Coie Practice Management Chief, present on the role of the librarian in the law firm and how we can be used effectively to help increase profits. Toby is also one of the bloggers from 3 Geeks and a Law Blog.

Topic: Law Librarians and Practice Management
Date: October 26, 2016
Time: 12 noon – 1 pm
Event Type: Brown bag lunch
Location: Perkins Coie, 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900 (Room 4922), Seattle, WA 98101

We hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Your LLOPS Program Committee Kate, Jessica and Mary

Comments Off on LLOPS Happy Hour – August 18th

By Newsletter-Blog, August 5, 2016 8:34 am

Join the Social Committee as we try Ristorante Assaggio on Thursday, August 18 – 4:30ish.

You buy your beverages, LLOPs pops for Happy Hour fare.

2010 4th Ave, Seattle (a block south of Cinerama).

Comments Off on LLOPS Happy Hour: May 24th

By Newsletter-Blog, May 19, 2016 11:45 am

Once again we will be hosting our Chapter Visitor at the Rhein Haus

Tuesday, May 24th at 4:30 p.m.

We’ll be buying appetizers starting at 4:30 p.m.

Come when you can, and buy your beverages.

See you then!

Comments Off on APRIL LLOPS MEETING

By Newsletter-Blog, April 26, 2016 9:39 am

Please join us for the April LLOPS Meeting this Wednesday, April 27th at noon. In this meeting we will have a special guest present on the topic of Networking Effectively and Authentically, including a special presentation on giving a proper handshake and deciphering body language.

Topic:  Networking Effectively and Authentically

Date:   April 27, 2016

Time:   12 noon – 1 pm

Event Type:     Brown bag lunch

Location:         Stokes Lawrence 1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 3000, Seattle, WA 98101

Comments Off on Register Now! LLOPS Spring Professional Development Conference: The Face of the Law– March 18th

By Newsletter-Blog, February 11, 2016 9:42 am

The LLOPS Spring Professional Development Conference: The Face of the Law will be held on March 18th. For more details on registration, etc., please refer to the attached brochure. Registration has been extended to March 14th!

LLOPS 2016 PDC Brochure

Comments Off on Grants are available for the LLOPS Professional Development Conference and AALL 2016

By Newsletter-Blog, February 11, 2016 9:37 am

The Grants Committee has one fee waiver to award for the 2016 LLOPS Professional Development Conference. The grant application deadline for the workshop will be Friday, March 4. If you are interested in attending and would like assistance with registration, please fill out the 2016 grant application and return it to Karen Whitney.

We are also accepting applications for AALL 2016.  Registration opens this month!  We have a tentative application deadline of April 1, so consider getting your application in early if you are interested in registration assistance.  If you are interested, please fill out the 2016 grant application and return it to Karen Whitney.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you take advantage of this great member benefit!

Thank you,

LLOPS Grants Committee:  Karen Whitney, Chair | Carly Eyler | Jan Lawrence | Phillipe Cloutier | Kent Milunovich | Rick Stroup

Comments Off on Grants Available for the LLOPS Professional Development Conference and AALL 2016

By Newsletter-Blog, February 8, 2016 8:56 am

The Grants Committee has one fee waiver to award for the 2016 LLOPS Professional Development Conference. The grant application deadline for the workshop will be Friday, March 4. If you are interested in attending and would like assistance with registration, please contact Karen Whitney for the current application.

We are also accepting applications for AALL 2016.  Registration opens this month!  We have a tentative application deadline of April 1, so consider getting your application in early if you are interested in registration assistance.  Please contact Karen Whitney for the current application.

We look forward to hearing from you and hope you take advantage of this great member benefit!

Thank you,

LLOPS Grants Committee:  Karen Whitney, Chair | Carly Eyler | Jan Lawrence | Phillipe Cloutier | Kent Milunovich | Rick Stroup

Comments Off on Nominations Committee Seeking Candidates for Upcoming LLOPS Executive Board Election

By Newsletter-Blog, February 8, 2016 8:54 am

The 2015-2016 Nominations Committee is composed of Robyn Hagle (Lane Powell), Helen Harris (Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt), Stephanie Wilson (Seattle University) and Amy Eaton (Perkins Coie LLP), Chair. Per the LLOPS Bylaws, the committee represents at least two types of law libraries.

We are currently looking for candidates for the positions of Vice-President/President-Elect and Secretary. The duties of the Vice-President/President-Elect and Secretary can be found in the Chapter Manual.

You may nominate yourself or you may nominate a colleague who you believe would be an asset to the chapter.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, February 26, 2016.

Article X.

NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

A. General Elections

2. Nominations by the Nominations Committee. The Nominations Committee shall submit to the Executive Board, a list of candidates for each of the offices of Vice President/President-Elect, Secretary and Treasurer at least 90 days prior to the annual meeting. The committee shall nominate at least one (1) candidate for each open position. When evaluating the qualifications of a potential candidate, the committee shall consider such factors as the individual’s job experience, type of library, geographical location, and service to LLOPS.

3. Nominations by Petition. Additional nominations may be made by any member in good standing of LLOPS by submitting in writing such nomination to the Chair of the Nominations Committee, endorsed by the signature of at least five percent (5%) of LLOPS’ members in good standing, at least seventy-five (75) days prior to the annual meeting.