Peer Group Vice President (PGVP)

Summary: The responsibility of the Peer Group Vice President is to preside over all peer group activities and the peer group’s steering committee. A PGVP is an Officer of the corporation.

Term: PGVPs may serve for up to three (3) consecutive two-year terms. If appointed to fill a vacancy, the first term for the appointed PGVP shall expire based on the expiration of the term of the PGVP for whose vacancy an appointment was made.

Compensation: Officers of the corporation do not receive compensation for their services but may be reimbursed for expenses.

Duties and Responsibilities of Peer Group Vice Presidents
Attending Meetings: 
- Two face-to-face Officers meetings each year (March and August)
- Monthly PGVP teleconferences
- There may be special or ad hoc meetings called if circumstances warrant
- Lead monthly teleconferences with peer group’s steering committee, including preparation of agenda, leading conversation, directing flow, delegating and mentoring team members to utilize and cultivate strengths.

Recruiting Future Leaders:
- A responsibility of Officers is to identify and mentor future leaders

Recruiting Members:
- Serve as an ambassador for the organization
- Attend ILTA regional and peer group events, seeking out and soliciting new membership when appropriate
- Work with officers and staff in educating active members about the benefits of ILTA membership in order to retain members 

Officers' Legal Responsibilities:
- Duty of Care
   o Good business judgment at all times
   o Due diligence in decision making
- Duty of Loyalty
   o Avoid conflicts of interest
- Duty of Obedience
   o Faithful to the mission and goals
   o Adherence to governing documents

Qualifications and Skills Required of Peer Group Vice Presidents
Qualifications
- At least five years experience working in legal technology
- Attendance at ILTA's annual conferences
- At least one year on a Peer Group Steering Committee or in some other ILTA volunteer role
- Advanced knowledge of legal technologies used in law firms or law departments as it relates to the peer group scope
- Good understanding of ILTA culture in ILTA volunteer role(s) – a good ILTA ambassador
- Willingness to commit time required (10-15 hours per month)
- Willingness to accept direction from Board of Directors or staff as required
- Willingness at all times to act as a reflection of  ILTA’s core values
- Letter of approval from organization authorizing member’s ILTA volunteer role
- Experience:
   o Managing Groups of people
   o Managing Projects
   o Conducting meetings (in person and conference calls)
   o Analyzing and documenting processes and problems and suggesting solutions
   o Mentoring

Skills Needed:
- Strategic leadership/management 
- Effective delegation and leadership 
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills 
- Managing volunteers