CBA Record July-August 2021

“Earlier in the digital era, this column suggested that anything that was really confidential should be kept on paper in a locked file. Developments over the past few years have only reinforced this advice.” (April/May 2017) “Courts and other governmental agencies will not make any money out of building user-friendly interfaces for low-income Americans. However, if we believe that access to justice is a basic right, the time has come to build them.” (July/Aug. 2018) Levin’s columns reflect a philosophy that stresses the critical importance of professional integrity, compliance with the rules of conduct, personal responsibility, and civility. Levin has been warning us — these values should never be compromised; they are the foundation on which we offer our services. I’ve known John Levin for over two decades, so I can attest that he also embodies the values he preaches. Thankfully, John Levin will remain on our editorial board. Succeeding Levin is Trisha Rich of Holland & Knight. She’s equal to the task. Her practice focuses on the areas of legal ethics and professional responsibility and complex commercial litigation. Like her predecessors, Rich is an erudite thinker and writer. Her first column will appear in the next issue. She promises a title that is a bit catchier than Legal Ethics .

Thank you to the thousands of members who have already renewed their CBA membership for the current bar year! The CBA is holding strong, and we appreciate your support and participation as we all move forward together. Here is just a quick peak at what’s coming this fall: • Reconnect with legal and business professionals and friends as we safely re-open for in-person seminars, committee meetings and special events. • Continue to attend high-quality virtual seminars and committee meetings from anywhere. • Join practice area discussion forums to connect with other members, pose questions and get practice tips. • Develop your elevator speech, meetmentors, future employers, client referrals and new friends at live networking events. • Learn and grow through our newpractice basics series and hands on learning opportunities for younger lawyers. • Check out ways to support social justice initiatives and give back to causes important to you. Learn, connect and grow through your CBA membership. Email membership@chicagobar.org with questions regarding membership and how we can help you advance your career. We look forward to serving you in the coming bar year!

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