October 2010 - San Bernardino County Bar Association

October 2010
www.sbcba.org
Legal Services Corporation Seeking Applications for President
The Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation
invites nominations and applications for the position of
President.
Located in Washington, D.C., the Legal Services Corporation
(LSC) is the single largest provider of legal aid to the poor in
the nation. Established in 1974, LSC operates as an independent
501(c)3 nonprofit corporation that promotes equal access to
justice and provides grants for high quality civil legal assistance
to low-income Americans. With an annual appropriation of
approximately $420 million, LSC currently funds 136 legal
aid programs in all 50 states as well as in Puerto Rico, Guam,
Micronesia and the Virgin Islands. The bipartisan Board of
Directors of LSC is composed of 11 voting members who are
appointed by the President of the United States with the advice
and consent of the U.S. Senate.
As Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, the President
is responsible for providing the leadership and vision to
implement the mission of LSC in promoting equal access to
justice and providing high- quality legal assistance to those
who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal
counsel. This individual must also be able to manage the dayto-day
operations of LSC, a complex organization with more
than 100 employees, and its relationship with grantees around
the nation. The position of President requires a demonstrated
understanding of and dedication to the dignity and concerns
of indigent persons and an appreciation for their legal needs.
This individual must be able to represent the organization in its
relationships with Congress, the Executive Branch of the Federal
Government and other relevant groups and organizations. The
LSC President approves all grants made by the Corporation and
ensures effective oversight of grants. As principal spokesperson
for LSC, this individual must be an excellent communicator
able to ensure the trust and confidence of the public, the legal
services community and the LSC staff.
The LSC President must be an attorney and member of the
bar of the highest court of a state. For additional information,
visit LSC’s website at www.lsc.gov.
Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will
continue until the time of selection. For serious consideration,
applications should be received by October 15, 2010. Ellen
Brown, Dale Jones and Tracie Davis of Heidrick & Struggles,
Inc. will assist LSC in this search. If reasonable accommodation
in the application process is needed, please notify Heidrick &
Struggles at the below address. Nominations, applications and
other inquiries should be directed to:
Legal Services Corporation Presidential Search
Heidrick & Struggles, Inc.
303 Peachtree Street, Suite 4300
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-682-7400
Fax: 404-577-4048
Email: lsc@heidrick.com
Legal Services Corporation is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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