president’s message
Although the Atlanta Bar is a large regional organization, it
feels like a congenial group of friends from the first day you
get involved. The Atlanta Bar always has opportunities for
young (and not-so-young) attorneys to contribute through
writing, speaking, or other committee or section work. Those
who are willing to work and prove to be reliable move up in
the organization, regardless of their race, gender or ethnicity.
In fact, I believe the Atlanta Bar has great opportunities for
women and minorities as it seeks to broaden its appeal and
service.
I encourage the younger attorneys in my office to get
involved with the Atlanta Bar as that membership and
active participation can really enhance your legal education
and greatly assist with your leadership skills, marketing
efforts and networking. Membership alone will not provide
all of these benefits to you. You must be actively involved
in order to get the most out of your membership. Active
membership in the Atlanta Bar through publishing and
speaking opportunities, as well as leadership positions with
the committees and sections can greatly enhance your legal
reputation.
All in all, I cannot imagine why any lawyer would pass on the
opportunity to associate with the great organization which
has given so much to me.
Outgoing 2011-2012 104th President Rita A. Sheffey
with Hunton & Williams LLP and Incoming 2012-2013
105th President Lynn M. Roberson with Swift Currie
McGhee & Hiers LLP.
The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association
Shayna M. Steinfeld, 101st President in 2008-2009 with
Steinfeld and Steinfeld; Lynn M. Roberson; William
Warren, CPA with PWC; and Krysta Cannon, CPA with
Alston & Bird, LLP..
The Atlanta Bar Association Audit Committee: William
Warren, Patti M. Richards, The Richards Law Firm LLC,
and Krysta Cannon with Rita A. Sheffey.
June/July 2012
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