Editor’s Letter

• Citation: Vol. 29 No. 1 Pg. 0005
• Publication year: 2023
• Pages: 0005

Editor’s Letter Vol. 29 No. 1 Pg. 05 Georgia Bar Journal August, 2023

The August Issue

Did you know that Georgia courts used to close for the entire month of August? Among the many enlightening pieces in this August edition, the story on boundaries gives tips for managing life in this era of the legal field. As busy professionals in the industry, it's easy to trek along life with responsibilities from work, families, health and friends. For many, this month marks a new start to the school year. For the State Bar of Georgia, this month begins a new fiscal year. Importantly for me, this month launches my two years as editor-in-chief of the Georgia Bar Journal, an opportunity for which I could not be more grateful. I would like to thank my fellow members of the Editorial Board and the prior editor-in-chief, Dr. Megan Hodgkiss, for creating a publication that I can be proud to lead in the coming years.

In reviewing this August edition, it's easy to see how the Georgia Bar Journal and the State Bar of Georgia commemorates the past and contemplates the future to determine their present goals. We hear stories about some people in the profession who have impacted the legal community and how their lives were shaped. We also get closing remarks from the outgoing president, Sarah B. "Sally" Akins. She successfully improved "a renewed commitment to professionalism among our members," promoted member benefits and enhanced "our continuing legal education programming." Among many things, she kept Bar license fees the same as the prior year without impacting the budget.

2023-24 Bar President Hon. J. Antonio "Tony" DelCampo spoke at the Annual Meeting in Savannah. Both at the meeting and in the article on page 36, he outlines his goals...