Editor's Letter

• Publication year: 2020
• Pages: 0005
• Citation: Vol. 25 No. 6 Pg. 0005

Editor's Letter No. Vol. 25, No. 6 Pg. 5 Georgia Bar Journal June, 2020

The June Issue

When you last heard from me, we were just a couple of weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic, and there was so much anxiety and uncertainty everywhere. Unfortunately, two months later, the situation continues to stretch, and plenty of anxiety and uncertainty remain. Disappointments seem to be piling up in my family: my youngest denied the Pre-K graduation ceremony she has been looking forward to for the last three years; our summer trip to visit family and friends cancelled; other family members are out of work. Still, my family has much to be thankful for, our health most of all, and there have been plenty of happy moments had and fun memories made. Yesterday, I took a break while working from home to paint my daughters’ nails. Between them, they chose 12 different colors, because why not? My vegetable garden this year is shaping up amazingly well. I’ve even had a little time to start jogging again, at least occasionally.

Professionally speaking, I am proud of the work going on in the legal community. Lawyers, judges and those in support roles have been so creative and flexible in accomplishing goals and objectives, and are doing their best to promote access to justice for those most in need in these unprecedented times. Legal professionals have risen to the challenge to help others. Look no further than the amazing outcome of the Legal Food Frenzy for proof. But, as you all know, there are so many ways this public health crisis has impacted our communities, and so much that remains to be done. As Darrell Sutton points out in this month’s President’s Page, civil legal assistance is and will continue to be a growing need for Georgians impacted by COVID-19. I hope Darrell’s words inspire everyone to help with this critical need.

We have some other great articles to inform and entertain our readers as well. This edition’s legal article, “An Overview of Ultimate Issue Evidence,” by Brett M. Adams...