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At this event, I addressed some
of our newest members of The
Florida Bar and encouraged
them to accept the HCBA’s
offer of a free year of
membership for the attendees.
At the reception afterwards,
some of the new lawyers and
their families approached me
to say hello. I heard the new
admittees mention hopes
about their new jobs, and at
least two parents expressed
Speaking about the HCBA at the New Bar Admittee Swearing-In Ceremony.
with a mix of pride, relief, and
humor that they were glad
their kids were able to start steady paying jobs.
mentors, and sponsors to offer them friendly advice for
The law students and the newest lawyers among us are
their career development.
the future of our profession. One of the ways that the
The collegiality in our local Bar is a source of pride,
HCBA is attempting to help this next generation is by
but also something that we cannot take for granted. We
providing free memberships to the attendees of these
will continue to work hard at the HCBA to provide a
events. HCBA memberships allow them to receive news
variety of ways — big and small — for our members to
about all the events and programs in one of the busiest
engage with each other. We represent a great variety of
and most respected voluntary Bar associations in the
practice areas and interests and a range of work
state. They can begin to attend HCBA meetings to learn
experiences. My thanks to all of you who enrich our
more about a topic, receive practice tips, and get
HCBA community and are generous with your time and
acquainted with other members as they grow their
energy! May you all enjoy some well-deserved rest and
network in our legal community. They can increase their
quality time with loved ones this Thanksgiving and
awareness of the many ways that HCBA members
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contribute to the profession and find role models,
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