Editor's Letter

• Publication year: 2022
• Pages: 0005

EDITOR'S LETTER Vol. 28 No. 3 Pg. 5 Georgia Bar Journal December, 2022

The December Issue

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In this issue, State Bar of Georgia President Sarah B. "Sally" Akins kicks things off with her article "Attorney Wellness is the New Normal." She discusses the Bar's continued emphasis on the physical and mental well-being of lawyers and judges, highlighting the Attorney Wellness Committee, Lawyer Assistance Program, Georgia Lawyers Helping Lawyers initiative, the Suicide Awareness campaign and the fall Wellness CLE program.

Our State Bar of Georgia Executive Director Damon Elmore, echoes Akins' sentiments in his article "Prepare and Give Thanks—2022." He discusses the Bar's emphasis on lawyer well-being; it is the organization's continued mission to serve members, improve the quality of its legal services, and effectively implement technology and fiscal resources. If you're interested in learning more about the Bar and its member benefits, be sure to read Member Benefits Coordinator Sheila Baldwin's article, "Don't Miss Out on the Privileges of Bar Membership."

In his Young Lawyers Division update, YLD President Ron Daniels writes about lessons learned from fictional lawyers. In his article, "The Public Perception of Lawyers," he highlights films such as "The Mighty Ducks," "Hook," "Ghostbusters II," "The Dark Knight" and "Mrs. Doubtfire." Daniels points out that there's "a lot to be learned from silver screen advocates who aren't the primary focus of their films." If you're interested in learning how to be a better client advocate, be sure to read Law Practice Management Program Director Nkoyo-Ene Effiong's article, "Nine Must-Reads to Grow Your Law Practice in 2023." She makes recommendations about...