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having to rely even more upon a great variety of skills.
Our members are analyzing documents, case law,
offering input, and keeping up with new executive
orders that state and local officials are issuing. We are
problem-solving even as facts, data, and legal goalposts
seem to change from day to day. We are considering
what is best for the greater good, what is practical, what
makes sense, and are pooling collective life experiences
as many look to us to communicate calmly-delivered
and sound guidance.
We are acting as strategic planners, putting forth our
best efforts in an uncertain future. We are organizing
and managing our own work and needing to adjust
routines in life. Some of us are managing teams working
a lot more remotely than before, and we are needing
to adapt quickly to interact with many people from a
physical distance.
I am also very proud of our HCBA team under the
leadership of executive director John Kynes. The
website and social media channels continue to be
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updated. Some sections and committees have switched
to webinars, video conferences, and conference calls to
share information. Our HCBA Lawyer Referral Service
and volunteers have answered hundreds of phone calls
from the public seeking help. Our HCBA team has kept
up with a lot of work remotely to continue member
services with as little disruption as possible.
I urge our members to do their best to take care of
their physical and mental health and help those around
them. I truly hope you all stay safe, express gratitude,
and show kindness. In highly challenging and stressful
times as these, it’s even more paramount that family,
friends, neighbors, and strangers support each other as
much as possible, and I am confident that HCBA
members will continue to help as we eventually head
towards a path of recovery and normalcy. I hope to see
many of you soon, shake your hands, offer hugs,
and welcome you back to bar events. However, if
circumstances prevent our ability to gather in the
coming months, please know that your HCBA and I
personally send our very best wishes! n
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