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been memorialized, and he doesn’t want to lose others’ insights. He plans to interview distinguished Chicago lawyers and hopes to capture their perspective and what they think their legacy might be. “I hope this bar year is one that’s remem- bered and talked about positively. If we can make a dent in the access to justice crisis, I’ll be proud of that. I’d also like to maintain member enthusiasm. Bar associa- tion membership around the country is declining because of how lawyers live their lives. We don’t need to go to law libraries; we don’t need to go somewhere to sit in a meeting. But with that convenience, you lose face-to-face contact. The CBA helps maintain that contact, and we want to keep members physically and directly involved.” London Calling Kotin asks all members to get ready for a special spring CLE trip to London. He realizes that many folks in the Chicago legal community have travelled to London before, but says, “I can guarantee access to a London you’ve never experienced before.” He notes that the location and getting CLE credit are important, but what will make the trip great instead of good is the people. Have a Profession, Not a Job When asked to give advice to help someone be a better lawyer, Kotin responds, “Make sure that you’re doing something in law you believe in. Caring about what you’re doing is 90% of the battle. If you think of your work in law as a profession, rather than as a job, you’ll have a big head start.” CBA MEMBERSHIP The CBA is one of the nation’s leadingmetropolitan bar associations, and is regarded for its committee programs, CLE seminars, Young Lawyers Section, LawPracticeManagement“HowTo”programs, and more. Your membership supports the important work of the association in serving our legal commu- nity, the administration of justice, and the public. Need further assistance? Call 312/554-2031.

With Justice Thomas L. Kilbride.

Receiving the gavel of leadership.

The TKK team.

“I have served with Dan on the CBA Board and Executive Committee. No one has more energy or works harder on CBA projects. Those attributes will serve him well as president.” Tim Eaton, Partner, Taft Stattinius & Hollister To paraphrase Emerson, “The good lawyer does not have an eye to every side and angle of contingency, and qualifies all his qualifications, but one who works so heartily on your behalf, that you get out of a scrape.” That is Dan Kotin, a good lawyer, who works as hard for the CBA Dan Kotin is a guy you want in the foxhole with you. He outworks, outthinks and outperforms his adversary each and every day. Dan has never looked for, nor accepted, the easy path. Instead he simply works hard, is honest and loyal. It has served him well over his career and frankly makes him the best friend and partner I could have. I am blessed to have had Danny in my life….this time next year the entire CBA will feel the same way. Shawn S. Kasserman, Partner, TKK as he does for his clients. We are lucky to have him. Judge Thomas Mulroy, Circuit Court of Cook County

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