this approach can ease your handling of the case and make
life easier.
Finally, cut each other some slack! Even if you have a legal
position that is strong, if you can give the other side the break
they request without putting your client to any disadvantage,
it will pay off dramatically in the long run, and maybe even
in the resolution of that particular case.
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Please take note of our newest Atlanta Bar staff members
who have joined us in mid January – Terri Beck, who is
going to take over from Diane O’Steen as our executive
director come February 1, and Jessica Galusha, who will
be taking over the reins as CLE director from retiring Mary
Lynne McInnis. Both of these new folks have their work cut
out for them but I have every confidence they will do a fine
job helping us transition through the retirements of Diane and
Mary Lynne. And, next time you see our new staff people,
be sure to make them feel welcome to our bar family! ■
About the Cover:
Shown on the cover are recipients of the Atlanta Bar Association Professionalism Award which is based on
the following criteria:
• Outstanding contributions to a program or activity which advances or promotes excellence,
professionalism and public responsibility within the legal profession.
• Outstanding writings or speeches which advance or promote the same.
• Other outstanding contribution to the advancement or promotion of the same.
Seated are: Paula J. Frederick (2009-2010 recipient); John J. Dalton (2007-2008 recipient); Rita A.
Sheffey (Chair of the Reputation & Public Trust Committee which was the 2010-2011 recipient); Judge
Susan E. Edlein (2011-2012 recipient); Ben L. Weinberg (2002-2003 recipient).
Standing are: Jeffrey O. Bramlett (2001-2002 recipient); Judge Ben Studdard (2005-2006 recipient); W.
Seaborn Jones (1999-2000 recipient); Abraham Lincoln a/k/a C. David Butler (Chair of the Lincoln on
Professionalism Project which was the 2008-2009 recipient); C. Wilson DuBose (co-creator of the Award
and presenter to Stephen O. Kinnard 2000-2001 recipient); John A. Chandler (2006-2007 recipient);
A. Paul Cadenhead (2003-2004 recipient); and John T. Marshall (2004-2005 recipient).
Not available for the photograph were: Judge Harold Clarke (1996-1997 recipient) and Chief Justice
Robert Benham (1997-1998 recipient).
The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association
January/February 2013
THE ATLANTA LAWYER
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