Attorney Keisha A. Garner graduates from Maryland State Bar Leadership Academy

In June 2016, Attorney Keisha A. Garner graduated from the MSBA Leadership Academy Fellowship.

The Maryland State Bar Association Leadership Academy offers a 12 month program designed to assist lawyers become better leaders and offers opportunities for future leadership roles in the MSBA.

Each year 15 Fellows from diverse backgrounds are chosen from applications submitted to the MSBA.  Its select group of 15 Fellows are identified from a highly competitive pool of applicants as having superior leadership potential, and through strong mentorship relationships and monthly leadership trainings develop increased leadership skills while maturing both professionally and personally.  During their term, the Fellows spend time attending MSBA events, developing and implementing a public service project, as well as attending a special program on public speaking, media relations, interviewing skills, conducting effective meeting, budgeting and many other related areas. Fellows establish a relationship with past Bar Presidents and current bar leaders to learn more about the MSBA and to enhance leadership skills.

Team building is a significant part of the Academy, wherein the Fellows develop relationships that will last long after the Academy. The skills the Fellows learn will benefit the MSBA, the local or specialty bar associations and the public as a whole.