The Section is currently accepting applications for council positions with a term expiring in 2028.
Minimum criteria:
- Have practiced law for 5 years.
- Have been in the Section for 2 years.
- Devote at least 30% of practice to insurance matters.
- Can commit to:
*attending approximately eight in-person Council meetings a year, as well as several phone conferences as necessary;
*writing or soliciting an article for the Journal each year; and
*active and substantive participation in at least one committee each year during your tenure (CLE, Publications, or Outreach).
Considerations, but not requirements:
- Have demonstrated a willingness to make the time commitment to the Section (or to similar type involvements).
- Have demonstrated leadership, whether in the Section or other similar activities. Consideration may also be given to the applicant having shown interest by applying in the past.
- Contributes to the diversity of the Council, as to practice area (policy holder v. carrier practice), regional diversity, and/or traditional diversity considerations.
- Possesses a working knowledge or interest in various forms of technology used to market the Section.
- It is preferred that no more than one member of a firm be on the council at the same time.
- Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (included in the application) for additional criteria and expectations from Council members.
The application deadline is Monday, March 16, 2026.
Please return by email to Rebecca DiMasi at rebecca@shidlofskylaw.com, with the subject line “Insurance Council Application.”