Women in IP Law Committee Liaisons (submitted by Shannon Grace Stevens, Esq.)

The Women in IP Law Committee has been especially active in building and maintaining a team of energetic liaisons to the other AIPLA Committees, strengthening inter-committee communication and teamwork. Liaisons are members of the WIPL committee who are also active members of another AIPLA committee and are willing to bring news from each to the other. Committee leadership is not required, nor is dedicated attendance at every AIPLA meeting. Liaisons should be on all committee mailing lists and be dedicated to actively liaising between their committees. Because very few AIPLA members attend every meeting or reads every announcement, the WIPL committee would ideally have two liaisons to each of the other AIPLA committees. Some committees are popular and are frequently requested. Interested members will determine their committee assignments in conjunction with WIPL leadership, ensuring sustained interest in the post and even distribution of liaisons to other committees. Liaisons volunteer for two-year stints.


Volunteering as a liaison is a great way to begin an active involvement in the AIPLA and is very often the first step to leadership positions in this organization. It does not require a lot of time or energy, but it does give you a reason to pay attention to the things going on in committees. Once you begin really listening to what the committees are saying, you are sure to find a place where you and your particular talents are needed. AIPLA is truly built on its committees and the activities they undertake. The Women in IP Law invite you to get more involved in this committee by becoming a liaison today. If you're interested or would like to discuss this more, email Carey Jordan, chair, Alyson Barker, co-chair, and Shannon Stevens, liaison coordinator. We're happy to have you.

ccjordan@mwe.com
barkera@howrey.com
sstevens@vantage-partners.com