From the President As my tenure as president of the Birmingham Bar Association reaches its end, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you for electing me to lead this 136-year-old institution. Despite the many challenges our city, our nation and our entire world have faced as a result of the pandemic, the legal profession and our Bar have remained strong and vibrant parts of the Birmingham community.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROFESSIONALISM
Our Bar’s vibrancy and resiliency come from you, the attorneys who advocate for your clients and the judges who are devoted to the administration of justice. Your integrity drives your work and passion for the law. You are trustworthy, reliable and honest. You adhere to the highest standards and are zealous about your commitment to the rule of law. One of the reasons that I enjoy being a lawyer so much is that I also believe in and value these high standards. It is an honor to help my clients by untangling complicated legal issues and pursuing just resolutions to their problems. I value the opportunity to work with other attorneys and judges who share these same values and professionalism. You are valuable members of our community, performing countless hours of pro bono services, serving in civic leadership roles and supporting a wide variety of philanthropic efforts. Thank you for keeping our profession strong and honorable. Thank you for the difference you are making in our world.
Above: BBA President Lanier Brown judged the Foundation’s Chili Cook-Off along with Ashely Scarpetta, left, and Pooja Chawla. Below: Lanier, from left, Phillip McCallum, LaBella McCallum, Chip McCallum and Jimbo Terrell.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
The BBA has had an active and successful year even though it has been cloaked in uncertainty, especially about the ability to get together for in-person events. Your
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