MBA Mentoring Circle FAQs

What is the MBA Mentor Circles Program?

Our mentoring circles are groups of MBA members who meet four times a year (one per quarter) in a confidential and informal setting to mentor and guide one another. Members have the opportunity to both give and receive advice, share life experiences, meet, network and discuss any topic that they feel is appropriate within the group. A group is made up of eight to 12 people, with two to three senior level attorneys, one retired judge or attorney, and five to eight attorneys who have practiced for 10 years or less.  

The goal of each mentoring circle is to offer MBA members a unique program of invaluable resources, networking tools and professional growth. MBA's mentoring circles will contribute to the professional development of our legal professionals by:

• Connecting with our young lawyers to ensure they are prepared for the responsible practice of law and are committed to professionalism;
• Providing development tools to newly admitted and senior level attorneys through peer mentoring, as well as offering new viewpoints on the practice and business of law. This will allow learning and growth, and members will become better advocates for their clients;
• Networking tools for both young lawyers as well as senior level attorneys that result in business contacts growth; and
• Offering support by answering questions, creating business connections, and becoming more active within the MBA. Encouraging more participation in the communities they serve.

Where do Mentor Circles meet?

MBA mentoring circles are arranged by county. Circles have the option to set up meetings at a nearby restaurant, coffee house, or other location. It is the decision of all participants where meetings of the circle will be held.

What are the requirements to join?

• During the 12-month calendar year circles are asked to meet once a quarter (four times a year), beginning in September.
• Within your mentoring circle, you must voluntarily agree to offer advice and give guidance to any participating member of the circle.
• The MBA Mentoring Circles Program requires participants to be in good standing with the association at all times.

Why should I join?

• Receive support and encouragement for your professional development;
• Learn about the different cultures within the legal profession;
• Develop your management and leadership skills;
• Enhance your professional skills and experience to help you in your current, and future positions;
• Create and expand a network of contacts and information channels;
• Gain new and innovative perspectives on the business of law; and
• Build priceless lifelong connections made with your mentoring circles.

How can I join?

We are currently seeking participants for our Mentoring Program, 2012. Registration forms can be found here. We will contact you once we receive your completed form and have assigned you to a circle. In the event a mentoring circle is full, we will place your name on a wait list and add you to a circle as space become available.