The Atlanta Lawyer February/March 2020 | Page 9

FROM THE BOARD This issue's theme of The Atlanta Lawyer is An International View Ask the Board Name your most desired international travel destination(s) or share your family origins! Chris Lightner Alston & Bird, LLP My favorite international travel destination is Italy. The history in Rome, coupled with the natural beauty of places like the Cinque Terre, are unmatched. Abbey Morrow Aldridge Pite Last year I went on adult Spring Break to Venice and Rome, and I can’t wait to explore more! Kevin Patrick Kevin Patrick Law My maternal great grandparents are originally from County Cork and Monaghan, Ireland. They immigrated to the United States in the early- 1900’s. My great Grandfather was named Michael Sheridan. Shortly after arriving in the states, World War I broke out. Michael enlisted in the Army and served in Europe. He later returned home to his family and worked as a street-car conductor. I have always admired their courage to embark on this journey along with Michael’s patriotism. To honor his legacy, my wife Tracy and I named our son Michael. A picture of the late-Michael Sheridan stays in our son’s room as a reminder of the sacrifices he made for our family, and I believe he continues to watch over and protect us. Jessica Wood Bodker, Ramsey, Andrews, Winograd & Wildstein, PC My father’s side of the family came from England-Scotland-Wales, quite early in our country’s history. On my mother’s side, I descended from Danish circus people. www.atlantabar.org THE ATLANTA LAWYER 9