From the President For the past several months, I have enjoyed swapping vaccine stories with colleagues, family and friends because I know that, with each vaccine, we are all moving ever closer to returning to safe, healthy, and normal lives. This return to normal will include the return of traditional Birmingham Bar in-person events like the Picnic, Coffee with the Judges and Courtyard Socials and, of course, the Holiday Party. We are working on plans for the return of in-person events, even if we have to modify them a bit to ensure all of our members feel comfortable attending them. So please stay tuned for what’s to come. Despite the continuing pandemic, the 2021 Birmingham Bar year has been filled with activities to keep you engaged with the legal community and connected to your fellow attorneys. We have provided benefits to our members in the following ways:
Above: ASB President Bob Methvin, BBA President Lanier Brown and BBA Past President Leila Watson. Below: Lanier with Pooja Chawla and Leila.
► Our Committees have been extremely active in organizing and implementing programs and events. ► The leaders of our 10 Sections are coordinating events that meet the needs of Section members. ► We have hosted a couple of virtual social events. ► Our 27 free virtual CLE programs have been well attended and received very positive reviews. ► This is our second issue of the Bulletin magazine for the year, one of the many ways we help you get to know one another. ► Through our weekly email newsletters, the Birmingham Bar connects our members to a variety of opportunities through the Bar and throughout the community.
As you will see on pages 12-18 of this issue of the Bulletin, we are highlighting the work of our many active Committees in the work they have done so far this
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