From the Executive Director
| Publication year | 2023 |
| Citation | Vol. 29 No. 1 Pg. 0012 |
| Pages | 0012 |
DAMON E. ELMORE
Executive Director State Bar of Georgia damone@gabar.org
A New Bar Year
Every year, summer marks the beginning of a new year for the State Bar. In June, our new officers were installed, and we have some new faces on our Board of Governors. Bar President J. Antonio "Tony" DelCampo has completed his committee assignments and our fiscal year started on July 1.
We are pleased with the way our Annual Meeting turned out thanks to the support of hundreds of our fellow members, and the solid planning by our Meetings Department and support of other team members. This year, the weather was not as perfect, but the pivot was. Future meetings will have a tough act to follow, but we are up to the challenge.
At the Annual Meeting, I provided an update about the work that has our attention from an operational perspective as we concluded the previous Bar year. That included supporting 2022-23 Bar President Sarah B. "Sally" Akins' goals centered on professionalism and improving our CLE offerings and processes. Our standing goal is always supporting our members and providing resources that improve the quality of legal services.
There were a few specific matters we believed the Board and our members are interested in having a specific update on. That includes: our work related to longterm planning; an update on staffing changes because of retirements and new opportunities, and work to optimize use of the Bar Center at 104 Marietta Street in Atlanta.
As it relates to the work on our pledge to continue to support the process of taking a deeper look at our financial position and taking a particular focus on unallocated cash and investments, the report was that we have not forgotten the charge, and we are doing the work. In fact, this is a top priority for DelCampo as we evaluate our infrastructure, systems and return on value to our members. That includes a sustainable, long-term plan, and it is sound.
Bar Staff
We have said "see you later" to some faces since our Annual Meeting because of retirement or new opportunities. We are optimistic that departments like Fee Arbitration, Membership and the roles of clerk for the State Disciplinary Boards and paralegal for our pro hac vice applications, are in an exceptional position with new leadership and experience. Each of the new faces brings a focus on hard work, an innovative approach, a...
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