The Atlanta Lawyer August/September 2017 | Page 10

donations to various organizations. We
have already made a sizeable donation
to Holiday Helping Hands, which assists
families of injured workers during the
holidays.
What do you hope to
accomplish?
Randy Butterfield: To provide mem-
bers of the section with opportunities
to rub shoulders with each other in less
formal (and more importantly more
fun) settings and to create opportunities
for those in the section to meaningfully
improve their practices.
Al Caproni: I hope we can improve our
reach with new and younger lawyers,
improving the numbers of future law-
yers interested in and trained in estate
planning and probate matters.
Jeff Cavender: Providing the highest
quality of educational opportunities
for our section, expanding on and im-
proving the substantial number of pro
bono offerings our section provides,
and providing rewarding service and
social engagement opportunities for
our members.
Hon. Melynee Leftridge: We are mak-
ing an effort to increase membership in
our Section and are anticipating success
in that endeavor! To attract new mem-
bers to our Section, we will be using a
variety of vehicles to advertise all of
the wonderful things our Section offers
our membership–and at such low cost!
Rachel Platt: I hope to accomplish hav-
ing different and interesting speakers
at our events and to have at least two
social events as well.
Christy Sanders: The Construction
Section has a pretty large member-
ship, but a much smaller core of really
active members. I would like to get
more of our membership involved in
the Section.
Brian Sumrall: I hope that this year
we can organize at least one volunteer
event for our members.
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What would somebody What is your favorite
of your workday?
be surprised to know part
Randy Butterfield: When I figure out
about you?
the key to unraveling a client’s prob-
Randy Butterfield: I am a big lover of
live music and try to get out to a show
at least once a week. While my musi-
cal tastes are fairly broad, my favorite
shows are the ones where I leave with
smashed toes and bruised shoulders
(see, e.g., the recent Thee Oh Sees
show at the Variety). When opportu-
nity allows, you’re most likely to find
me at The Earl in East Atlanta, my fa-
vorite venue in the city.
Al Caproni: I spent 14 years on the
Board of CAUTION and Freedom
Park Conservancy, helping to settle
the long road fight and design and
create Freedom Park in Atlanta.
Jeff Cavender: I met my wife Ginger in
6th grade, and we recently celebrated
our 25th wedding anniversary.
Kimberly Charles: People might be
surprised to know that I grew up in a
suburban/rural area of Southern Cali-
fornia and had a horse named Lulabel
as a child. She was a Wild Mustang.
Hon. Melynee Leftridge: I believe peo-
ple may be surprised to know I am an
outdoor exercise bootcamp enthusiast!
I love the challenge of it.
Rachel Platt: I have now been prac-
ticing thirteen years and have been a
litigator my entire career, and while I
love going to Court, I still get nervous
every time!! I always want to ensure
that I do a great job for my clients and
perform well in front of the Judge.
Christy Sanders: I grew up in a rural
area so my school focused on voca-
tional training. I took classes in draft-
ing, small engine repair, and even
welding. As a result, I’m pretty handy.
Brian Sumrall: Nothing. I am pretty
boring.
lem or answering an opponent’s legal
arguments. Searching out answers to
complicated questions and then fram-
ing them in a compelling way makes the
practice of law a continually engaging
challenge.
Al Caproni: Quiet time at end of day,
after phones quit ringing.
Jeff Cavender: Working through tough
and difficult issues with my colleagues.
Kimberly Charles: My favorite part
of my work day is when my staff at-
torneys gather around in my office to
talk about cases and swap stories. I love
both teaching and learning from them
as well as the comradery that we have.
Hon. Melynee Leftridge: I am a Judge
on the Fulton County Magistrate Court.
The job allows me a great deal of ex-
posure to a variety of substantive areas
of the law. I enjoy the myriad of inter-
esting scenarios placed before me for
consideration on a daily basis. I believe
in treating each and every litigant—in
each and every case—in such a way that
they leave our interaction knowing they
were treated fairly and in accordance
with the law. There is no such “favorite
part of the workday” for me; I love the
whole day!
Rachel Platt: The favorite part of my
workday is when I get to network with
other attorneys. While I love the legal
work and enjoy going to Court, I very
much enjoy growing my business and
meeting and getting to know new at-
torneys.
Christy Sanders: Lunch! I usually go
to lunch with co-workers from outside
the legal department. This gives me a
great opportunity to hear what’s really
going on with my agency.
Brian Sumrall: I enjoy every part of
my day. I love my job.
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