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opportunities for groups near and dear to your heart . For example , did you know the HCBA has a Community Service Committee ? How about our Military and Veterans Affairs Committee ? You can also sign up to join the committees that plan the annual Bench Bar Conference and Judicial Food Festival / 5K Pro Bono River Run . And if extracurriculars aren ’ t your thing , we have practice area-specific committees ranging from appellate law to environmental law , from intellectual property law to healthcare law , as well as resources for technology and solo / small firms . These sections and committees also allow you the opportunity to network with the Judges in our circuit , as well as other lawyers and legal professionals .
Looking back on my service to the HCBA over the years , it started with joining the Young Lawyers Division . I served for many years on the YLD Board , eventually being elected President for the 2013-14 Bar year . Throughout my time with the YLD , I helped plan and participated in more CLEs , luncheons , mock trials , coffees at the courthouse , and community service days than I can even try to remember . It was at those events that my love for Bar service grew and that I made lifelong friends who shared similar interests .
After you read this issue of the Lawyer Magazine cover to cover , please take the time to visit the HCBA ’ s website — www . hillsbar . com . You can learn more about all of the sections and committees and join them right on the website ! It could not be easier . And of course , our amazing Bar staff and board of directors are always available to discuss how to get more involved and how to serve in leadership positions . Thank you again for allowing me to lead the HCBA . Looking forward to my last few months as your President . n
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