PAST PRESIDENTS DINNER By Alaina Storie
As the newest member of the Executive Council, I was tasked with reflecting upon the Past Presidents’ Dinner held on May 19, 2021. As my opportunity to lead the BCBA does not come around until 2029, one would think that walking into a room of formidable law practitioners and Judges who have had the honor of being the BCBA President in years’ past would be intimidating. Instead, this group was nothing but warm and welcoming. This was the first in-person event of the Bar Year for our current BCBA President, Jay Miller. President Miller has done an incredible job leading the BCBA this year despite the virtual format of our events. He took the opportunity to address the room and recognize the job well done by Judge Michael Siri, our Immediate Past President, who ended his term at the start of the pandemic. Judge Siri also recognized Rebecca Fleming for her year as Madame President, as this event was cancelled in 2020, and thanked her for her dedication and enthusiasm for the BCBA. After the formalities of speeches and photographs were out of the way, this group spent several hours catching up. It is easy to see why the BCBA is such a fantastic organization and has endured these 100 years – it has been led by those who are good people and good friends, and who are invested in the BCBA’s future success.
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