HCBA Lawyer Magazine Vol. 30, No. 4 | Page 8

H C B A P R E S I D E N T ’ S M E S S A G E G r a c e H . Ya n g – G r a y Ro b i n s o n HCBa–Workingforyou W oursisarelationship-drivenprofession,sowewillcontinuetooffer differentopportunitiestogrowyourrelationshipsandconnections. e are more than halfway through the bar year, and a lot is happening around the HCBA in support of some of its stated goals. Goal: To improve the judicial system and maintain the highest ethical and professional standards. HCBA’s Professionalism and Ethics Committee luncheon on January 16 shared technology updates in our circuit. On January 28, many judges generously hosted newer lawyers and law students for a Coffee at the Courthouse and Judicial Shadowing Day. This half-day event offered attendees tips and suggestions from a variety of judges about how to be effective and professional members in the bar community. In yet another example, judges, administrators, and more experienced lawyers continue to collaborate in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee to promote ethical and professional standards and provide guidance to those who may need it. 6 Goal: To encourage camaraderie among our members. HCBA events continue to offer our members chances to network with each other and promote collegiality. Continuedonpage7 MAR - APR 2020 | HCBA LAWYER