Editor’s Letter

• Publication year: 2022
• Pages: 0005

EDITOR’S LETTER No. Vol. 27 No. 5 Pg. 5 Georgia Bar Journal April, 2022

The April Issue

Whether you’re scrolling through the digital edition or flipping through the pages of the paper copy, thank you for reading the spring issue of the Georgia Bar Journal. We’ve got a lot of great content for you.

President Elizabeth L. Fite writes about professionalism and civility being integral to our existence as legal professionals in “Professionalism and Civility After the Pandemic.” These sentiments are reflected in “You Can’t Make This Stuff Up,” the Professionalism Page article.

Executive Director Damon E. Elmore is on a mission to help State Bar of Georgia members remember and connect with the Bar’s different programs and departments. In “Your State Bar: What We Do, Who We Are …” Elmore walks readers through the different resources available and how they can benefit Bar members.

In our legal article, “The Fireman’s Rule in Georgia: Litigating Claims Brought by Public Safety Officers,” Eric Retter explores the contours of the Fireman’s Rule. He also discusses the fundamentals related to litigating claims brought by public safety officers for injuries sustained while in the execution of their duties.

“A Judge and His Son: Malcoms Bond as a Courthouse Team,” shares the story of Northern Judicial Circuit Chief Judge Jef-fery Malcom and his 33-year-old son Ryan Malcom. Linton Johnson interviews the father-son team about their relationship and what it’s like to spend their days inside the Elbert County Superior Court.

Concerning resources and tools for attorneys, this issue of the Georgia Bar Journal provides advice on research, writing and working with diverse clients. Check out “Journals, Blogs and Expert Witness Directory,” “Ten Tips for Clearer Legal Writing” and “Six Surprisingly Simple Shifts to Serve Diverse Clients with Confidence.”

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