October/November 2023 TAL Spotlight On the 23 Sections | Page 10

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Ask the Board Based on your experience , what is the benefit of section leadership / involvement and how do you utilize your membership in the section ( s ) professionally ?

SAMANTHA SKOLNICK Alston & Bird
Being involved in section leadership has been helpful for me as a young attorney . I have been able to further develop my leadership skills , create new business contacts , and develop a new network of attorneys that I now call my colleagues and friends . Overall , my experience in section leadership has helped me grow professionally .
BROOKE M . FRENCH Kay , Lembeck , Hitt & French Family Law
I enjoy going to section meetings outside of my section to learn and to network . If there is something I am unfamiliar with , another section often has a CLE on it . Additionally , the networking is such a bonus . I have met so many incredible people who have become friends and to whom I refer clients and cases .

Sections Director Karen English

M eet Karen English , a dedicated and invaluable member of the Atlanta Bar team , who has served as the Sections Director for the past ten years . Karen ’ s unwavering commitment and passion for ensuring exceptional member experiences have made her an indispensable asset to our organization .

As the Sections Director , Karen manages all activities of the Atlanta Bar ’ s twenty-three sections . Her responsibilities include coordinating all section meetings and socials , overseeing the marketing and communications for all section programming , serving as the liaison for all section board meetings and retreats , and collaborating with the Atlanta Bar CLE team to organize all section professional development offerings , and many more .
One of Karen ’ s standout qualities is her warm and approachable demeanor . Members often praise her for going the extra mile to address their concerns and provide solutions tailored to the individual needs of each section . Her genuine care for our members and the successful execution of section initiatives have created a sense of trust and loyalty that sets the Atlanta Bar Association Sections apart .
We commend Karen for 10 years of outstanding service and the positive impact she has made on our organization . The Atlanta Bar Sections are in excellent hands under her leadership .
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