AHLA is governed by a 21-member Board of Directors comprised of nationally recognized health law professionals from diverse practice settings. AHLA's leadership structure ensures AHLA effectively serves its 12,000+ members while advancing AHLA's mission of delivering authoritative content and serving as a professional home for all who engage with health law.
The Board of Directors oversees the Association's policies, procedures, and activities. Directors serve a two-year term and are eligible to serve an additional three-year term (for a total of five years). The Board meets in person twice yearly, with additional virtual meetings. The Board works through committees focused on finance, governance, education, and membership.
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Recommends candidates for Board positions, President-Elect Designate, Fellows designation, and two Nominating Committee at-large roles. Chaired by the current President; two past Presidents, the President-Elect, President-Elect Designate, and two at-large members (one from the Board, one from the general membership who serve one-year terms).
AHLA's 17 Practice Groups are led by dedicated volunteers who shape educational topics, identify speakers and authors, and create resources for members.
These committees develop curriculum and select topics and speakers for AHLA's educational programs, ensuring relevant and timely content for attendees.
AHLA's councils and review board address specific needs within the health law community:
Development and Advancement Council: Develops policies and procedures related to gift solicitation and recognition, including planned gift guidelines.
Dispute Resolution Service Council: Establishes policies and procedures for AHLA's Dispute Resolution Service and promotes the service to members and non-members.
Dispute Resolution Review Board: Rules on petitions to remove arbitrators in cases of conflicts of interest or conduct that calls fairness or impartiality into question.
Early Career Professionals Council: Coordinates engagement opportunities for students and early career professionals, including professional development content and networking events.
Women's Leadership Council: Coordinates engagement opportunities for women and their allies within AHLA, including professional development content and networking events.
There is no single path to making an impact at AHLA—every contribution helps shape the health law community. From sharing expertise as a speaker or author to leading a Practice Group, serving on a council, or directing organizational strategy from the Board, every form of service strengthens AHLA and the broader health law community.
Guides, FAQs, and tools to help identify the right volunteer opportunities for your interests and career stage.
July 1 — New leadership terms begin; Call for Leaders for upcoming year opens
October 31 — Candidate submission deadline for all leadership positions
November–March — Application review, candidate evaluation, and leadership selection process
April — New leadership announced
AHLA formally recognizes members who exemplify leadership through service and expertise. Award recipients and Fellows are selected through a nomination process that reflects peer recognition of sustained contribution to AHLA and the health law profession.
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