CBA Record May-June 2021

times such as these that lawyers and judges must assume their responsibility to step up to defend and advance the rule of law robustly, not quietly. The Chicago Bar Association is devoted to advancing the rule of law and works via continuing legal education, activities, com- mittees, legislation, and public education to foster a society in which serious disputes are settled in the courts, not in the streets. Many of our members work quietly behind the scenes fighting valiantly for the rule of law and for the equitable application of its principles.

As my term as president draws to a close, I reflect with great pride on the achievements of our members during this past year. Even a global pandemic, limited access to courts, and periodic national and local turmoil could not sway the CBA from its mission. It has been the honor and privi- lege of a lifetime to serve the CBA as its 147th president. I could not have fulfilled this role without the well-respected attor- neys and judges who comprise the CBA’s Board, Executive Committee, and com- mittee leadership. I would like to recognize the CBA’s outstanding professional staff,

including Beth McMeen, Executive Direc- tor; Sharon Nolan, Director of Marketing; Ricardo Islas, Media Director; Therese Kurth, JEC Administrator; and Ann Glynn, Director of Public Affairs. While I am stepping to the side as president, I am not stepping out of the fight to protect, defend, and advance the rule of law. I look forward to continuing to support the CBA leadership, and particularly, our incoming president, E. Lynn Grayson. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve The Chicago Bar Association.

The CBA recently held a new CLE focused on “Preserving the Rule of Law: Constitutional Allegiance and Judicial Independence” featuring from top left: CBATreasurer TimothyTomasik, Tomasik Kotin Kasserman; CBA President MaryamAhmad, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office; Michael T. Reagan, Law Offices of Michael T. Reagan; and Federico M. Rodriguez, Rodriguez Legal Group. Watch the on demand video at learn.chicagobar.org.

Thank You to the 2020-21 CBA Officers & Board of Managers!

OFFICERS: Maryam Ahmad PRESIDENT E. Lynn Grayson FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Timothy S. Tomasik SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Ray J. Koenig III SECRETARY John C. Sciaccotta TREASURER

BOARD OF MANAGERS Jonathan B. Amarilio • Hon. Charles S. Beach II • Charles P. Golbert • Kathryn Carso Liss • Alexis Crawford Douglas • Michael R. Lufrano • Hon. Clare Elizabeth McWilliams • Juan Morado, Jr. • Jeffrey Moskowitz • Lauren S. Novak • Hon. Nichole C. Patton • Brandon Peck • Ashley Rafael • Trisha M. Rich • Antonio M. Romanucci • Jesse H. Ruiz • Ajay N. Shah • Hon. Maria Valdez • Adam M. Zebelian

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