AFTE Legal Advisor

Requirements and Duties of AFTE Legal Advisor are generally as follows:

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a member of AFTE who is licensed and admitted to practice law in at least one state within the United States and the U.S. Federal Courts.

• Memberships in other Professional legal societies is also beneficial.  Examples:  American Bar Association, Alabama Bar Association, Birmingham Bar Association, District Attorneys Associations, etc.

• The Legal Advisor serves PRO BONO.

DUTIES

• The Legal Advisor shall participate in any litigation involving AFTE as PRO HAC VICE, if authorized by the Board of Directors.

• The Legal Advisor shall advise the Organization through its President and Board of Directors on any matters regarding legal questions that could affect the operation and well being of AFTE.

• Goal of the Legal Advisor is to protect the Organization from litigation or unnecessary liability.

• Requests for legal opinions or advice can come from the membership through a Board Member.

• The Legal Advisor will review all legal work delegated to any assistants or staff.

Examples of questions for the Legal Advisor:

1. Review  contracts on behalf of the Organization to ensure fairness, balance, and that requisite legal requirements are met;

2. Advise the Organization as to liability incurred by actions of agents and officers;

3. Assist in mediation of disputes between members or others as to insure due process requirements are met.