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Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP's Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop skills, confidence, and vision to lead with purpose and integrity.
Say "Yes" to Leadership: A Conversation with Dana and Keith Cutler
Leading the Bar
40 minutes
4 months ago
Say "Yes" to Leadership: A Conversation with Dana and Keith Cutler
Legal lions and TV judges Keith and Dana Cutler join Amanda Arriaga on the inaugural episode of "Leading the Bar," a new podcast from the National Conference of Bar Presidents designed to help lawyers engage and grow as leaders. With over 75 years of collective experience, the Cutlers, known for their roles on "Couples Court with the Cutlers" and "Cutler's Court," share their insights into the importance of bar leadership for the health of the legal profession.
Dana Cutler, the first Black woman president of the Missouri Bar, shares how profoundly she was able to advance her career by simply "showing up and saying yes." She discusses the challenges she faced in modernizing a bar association and implementing strategic operational initiatives. Keith Cutler, a past president of both the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Jackson County Bar Association, encourages connecting with the next generation of lawyers and helping them use their passions to more effectively drive changes.
Bar associations have a vital role in upholding the rule of law and protecting the constitution. Dana and Keith point out how leaders must represent the entire legal community, even those with differing opinions, to ensure inclusivity and preserve the bar's integrity. Their unique experience informs their practical advice on essential communication skills for every lawyer, emphasizing the power of active listening and responding with kindness to foster productive relationships. This episode is inspiring and a reminder of the support available to young lawyers within the bar leadership community.
Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: The Paramount Rule of Law and Our Democracy
02:14 - Why Get Involved in Bar Leadership: The Cutlers' Journey
04:00 - The Evolution of Bar Leadership: Engaging New Generations
07:27 - Presidential Challenges: Modernizing the Bar and Strategic Vision
16:14 - Navigating Hot Topics and Preserving the Bar's Integrity
24:55 - The Invaluable Role of NCBP: Support and Shared Solutions
28:22 - Judicial Wisdom: Communication and Relationships in Law
33:53 - Balancing Life and Law: Hobbies and Personal Passions
37:10 - Beyond the Bar: What the Cutlers Would Do
Leading the Bar
Bar presidents share strategies, tools and insights for attorneys growing into leadership roles. Learn from real stories of growth, crisis management, and innovation in NCBP's Leading the Bar podcast. Listen monthly for compelling stories the next generation of lawyer-leaders can use to develop skills, confidence, and vision to lead with purpose and integrity.
