Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the fuel that powers AHLA! A variety of opportunities are available for members of all specialties and tenure to get involved. With every new volunteer, AHLA grows more energized, more diverse, inclusive, and better equipped to reach our common goals.
We encourage you to deepen your engagement with AHLA and your health law colleagues. Volunteer today!
Positions include (but are not limited to):
Authors: Health Law Connections magazine, Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law, bulletins, briefings, toolkits, peer reviewers, and editors
Speakers: Live webinars, podcast, and in-person or virtual conference faculty
Participants: Judging panels, moderators, and focus groups
Communications Champions: Social Media
Community Ambassadors: AHLA Law Network Communities
Mentors: Available for all career levels
Throughout the year, AHLA posts current volunteer opportunities in the Volunteer Town Square in the Health Law Network. Find volunteer opportunities that fit your interests and the time you have available.
Volunteer Leadership Positions
If you are interested in serving in a leadership capacity, consider volunteering for one of AHLA’s leadership groups. The leadership year runs July 1 through June 30. The nominations and selection for the Board of Directors, Nominating Committee, Practice Groups, Conference Planning Committees, Councils, Editorial and Review Boards opens in September and new appointments are announced in April.
For more information about each leadership group, expectations, and qualifications:
- Board of Directors (one, five-year term)
- Development and Advancement Council (one, three-year term)
- Dispute Resolution Service Council (one, three-year term)
- Dispute Resolution Service Review Board (one, two-year term)
- Early Career Professionals Council Chair, Vice Chairs, and Members (one, three-year term)
- Journal of Health and Life Sciences Law Editorial Board (one, three-year term)
- Nominating Committee – Member-At-Large (one-year term)
- Practice Group Chairs and Vice Chairs (one, three-year term)
- Conference Planning Committee Chair/Co-Chairs and Members (one, three-year term)
- Women’s Leadership Council Chair, Vice Chairs, and Members (one, three-year term)
If you have questions about volunteer or leadership opportunities, email AHLA at volunteer@americanhealthlaw.org or leadership@americanhealth.org.