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harbinger for the rest of us being able to return to inperson gatherings . The CDC has recommended that legal workers should be classified as 1c priority for the vaccine , noting that “ workers supporting the operations of the judicial system , including judges , lawyers , and others providing legal assistance ” are “ essential critical infrastructure workers .” And given the sad tales of the virus racing through courthouses in the early stages of the pandemic , this makes sense . Let us hope that our prosecutors , public defenders , other frequent litigators and court staff are able to get in line soon to protect themselves and others .
Most importantly , though , no matter how the year unfolds , we have control over how we tell our own stories . In the face of this new normal ( ugh ), we still have the ability to make daily choices aimed at positivity and growth . For our clients , we can make a difference in helping them move their lives and their businesses forward despite uncertainty . And for ourselves and each other , we can take the lessons of 2020 and apply them to help build better days ahead . n
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