The Daily Report , in a review you can read here , called it “ criminally entertaining .” The program is worth a look , too . If you see the names of colleagues you know , ask them about their experience and you ’ ll get , I bet , confirmation that the Atlanta Bar is a special place .
The show ’ s finale , “ Can ’ t Lose ,” left no doubt about our post-election path forward . Here ’ s the refrain , set to Kenny Loggin ’ s song “ Footloose ”:
Can ’ t lose No more election blues We , agree , healing is what we need Back , on track , we know we can bounce back Reds and blues , knowing that we just can ’ t lose
Everybody shout , everybody shout Everybody shout , everybody shout Everybody shout , everybody shout Everybody shout , everybody shout “ can ’ t lose !”
You can be proud of your Atlanta Bar . Apart from just plain good entertainment , the Bard Show is more proof that your Bar is committed to bringing us together .
Does this having anything to do with the Bard Show ? You bet it does . It too is an event that brings us together and lets us see the depth of our profession . With the Celebrating Service luncheon , we as a legal community pause to recognize those who have gone above and beyond with pro bono work for the less privileged .
TRUANCY INTERVENTION PROJECT
Speaking of above and beyond , TIP has been helping fight truancy for 25 years now . This important anniversary was celebrated in style on October 25th at an after-work event at Park Tavern . As you know , TIP is a program that the Atlanta Bar , together with the Juvenile Court , started to provide kids with legal representation when they run into school attendance problems . The Atlanta Bar , through its Foundation , is proud to be a TIP supporter .
In sum , your Atlanta Bar Association indeed has a long reach . Programs like the Bard Show and Celebrating Service , and support of other programs like TIP , help us see , know , experience , and shape our larger community . Yes , it takes time and effort and resources . But it is always worth it . You just can ’ t lose !
CELEBRATING SERVICE
Another recent event was our 9th Celebrating Service luncheon , which took place on October 21 , 2016 at the Commerce Club . Click here to watch a short video about the event .
James D . Blitch IV President , Atlanta Bar Association
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6 November 2016