Yesterday I filmed an educational segment for the Maryland State Bar Association. The segment is entitled “The Midnight Phone Call-How To Handle Your Friend or Family Member Being Arrested.” Stay tuned for the release of the video.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2014
Scott W. MacMullan appointed to the Maryland State Bar Association Committee on Technology.
This Committee promotes and advances technological support for Maryland lawyers.
About Scott MacMullan Law, LLC
Scott MacMullan Law, LLC focuses on criminal defense and personal injury matters. He also practices estate planning. The firm’s motto is “Local Knowledge You Can Trust.” Scott MacMullan is one of the most active volunteer members of the Maryland State Bar Association. He is now an active member of 4 Maryland State Bar Association Committees and is the current Treasurer of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section.
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The Maryland State Bar Association is a professional, non-profit, voluntary organization comprised of over 23,000 attorneys and judges across the state of Maryland. It monitors judicial and legislative issues in the state, offers legal education opportunities and promotes leadership within its programs that ensure the delivery of quality legal services to all citizens. MSBA is committed to furthering the efficient administration of justice and equality for all under the law.
Founded in 1896, the Maryland State Bar Association celebrated its Centennial over the course of 1996, following the theme “Striving for Justice.” In addition to special events, a 300 page Centennial Book and other promotions, a public service project was an integral part of MSBA’s Centennial.
MSBA is known for its outstanding membership services, dedication to public service and voluntary pro bono efforts. MSBA offers an array of membership services and benefits for its members and works to continually better the legal profession. MSBA promotes the spirit of public service and the spirit of volunteerism. It functions as an excellent mechanism to channel the volunteer efforts of Maryland attorneys to help society, serve to those in need and tackle some of the state’s most pressing problems, like the current legal service to the poor funding crisis. The strength of MSBA lies in its members, and their willingness to volunteer for the public service.
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The Maryland State Bar Association Young Lawyers Section had a fantastic meal at Wit & Wisdom in Baltimore this past Tuesday. Lacy Durham of the American Bar Association was our guest of honor. Judge Reed of the Baltimore City Bar and Judge Brown of the Maryland Bar were in the house as well. Executive Chef Zach Mills greeted our table and we enjoyed many delicious creations of his. A fun night was had by all!
I’ll be speaking on “Best Practices for Working with Substantive Sections” on June 19th, 2014. I’m very lucky to be speaking with ABA YLD Affiliate leaders Keya Koul, past young lawyers chair of New Mexico and Russell Kelly, chair-elect of South Carolina young lawyers division. These two leaders and myself (Treasurer of the Maryland State Bar Young Lawyers Section 2014-2015) will discuss how our state affiliates reach a wide array of members and the public by combining resources and collaborating with various committees and local bar associations. Register here.
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I had a great time helping out at Law Day as a member of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Public Awareness Committee. Here is more information on the day from the MSBA:
Approximately 140 Maryland students and teachers from around the state convened for a day of law-related education and plenary sessions at MSBA’s 2014 Law Day Conference, held May 1, 2014, at Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore. The annual program is a joint presentation by the MSBA Public Awareness Committee and the Citizenship Law-Related Education Program (CLREP)
President Dwight D. Eisenhower formally established the first Law Day in 1958, a year after ABA President Charles S. Rhyne proposed instituting a special day for celebrating America’s unique commitment to the rule of law. In 1961, Congress officially designated May 1 as Law Day. On or about that date each year, bar associations around the country present Law Day programs to enhance public understanding of and appreciation for the rule of law. This year’s program focused on “American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters”.
As the membership co-chair of the Maryland State Bar Young Lawyers Section, I am often approached at various events and aggressively asked in so many words, “Do you have a job for me?” I always cringe at this. As John F. Kennedy meant to say: “Ask not what your bar association can do for you, ask what you can do for your bar association.” Or ask yourself what you can do for that community association or for that person you are meeting at the networking event. When you meet people you should be asking yourself, ‘How can I help the other person?’ Networking takes time. Exchanging a business card is just the beginning, it isn’t the end. Networking takes time because networking is really about trust and trust takes time to build. There will always be people who I will describe as “political hacks”, who are seemingly able to network with ease. They do little work and they skyrocket to that dream job or to that position despite the lack of work. Maybe this is because they were born into the right family or work at the right firm. Long term success, however, will ultimately depend on your consistency and reliability to others. There really shouldn’t be an “I” in networking.
But there should be a “U” in “success.”
What do YOU think?
I’ll be a featured speaker at the Maryland State Bar Association 14th Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference this Friday, November 15th. I’ll be speaking on the topic of legal technology. I’m excited to be speaking to a sold out crowd! Here is more information:
Gadgets, Apps and Websites Oh MY!: 60 Tech Tips In 60 Minutes
Technology is changing so fast it is hard to keep up with the newer gadgets, apps and websites. This session is always one of the most popular because it helps show what’s new and what you can use to be more effective.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwkAro3q9js