PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Remarks of Outgoing President Lynn M. Roberson from the
2012-2013 Annual Meeting & Awards Reception
Thanks Again!
By Lynn M. Roberson
Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers LLP
T
his President’ message was supposed to be a copy
of my “speech” at our annual meeting on May 22.
As those of you who attended can attest, however, I
kept my remarks to a minimum beyond lauding our award
recipients in order to keep our luncheon to a reasonable
length. Our new president, Wade Watson, gave moving
remarks which would be impossible to top, but I will leave
you with some closing thoughts.
Serving as your president has been the highlight of my
professional career. This office provides many meaningful
opportunities for service and interacting with top people in the
community. I am most grateful for the opportunity to serve.
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My term as president was a remarkable year as we
successfully made our transition through the retirements of
Diane O’Steen and Mary Lynne McGinnis. The Transition
Committees found us remarkable candidates in Terri Beck
and Jessica Galusha. Karen English is the most recent
addition to the Atlanta Bar staff and replaces long time
Sections Director Tanya Windham The fact that the Bar
had a good year during my term and did not completely fall
apart is a testament to its strength and relevance.
Thank you again for the opportunity to serve! ■
The ATl A nTA
l Aw y e r
www.atlantabar.org | official publication of the atlanta bar association | june/july 2013
Shown on the cover are incoming Atlanta
Bar Association President Wade H. Watson
III, Caldwell & Watson LLP, and outgoing
Atlanta Bar Association President Lynn M.
Roberson, Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers,
passing the gavel at the 2012-2013 Annual
Meeting & Awards Reception on May 22,
2013 at the the Piedmont Driving Club.
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THE ATLANTA LAWYER
June/July 2013
also inside:
outgoing and incoming Presidents' Remarks
2013 annual Meeting & awards Reception
2013-2014 Boards of directors
a Courthouse line X
2013 summer law internship Program
law enforcement appreciation
2013 litigation section Bench & Bar Reception
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