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Feature Article written by Christian Katchuk , Thirteenth Judicial Circuit
As a new government lawyer , I initially could not see the value in getting involved with a voluntary bar association . I did not have clients and did not need to build a book of business , so what would being involved in the HCBA really do for my career ? I was sure the best use of my time was to just focus on my job and not worry about any “ extras .” Now , ten years into my career and eight or so years into heavy bar involvement , I realize I could not have been more wrong about my initial assessment .
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