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PRESIDENT’S PAGE BY DANIEL M. KOTIN Congratulations, Thank You, and Let’s Get to Work

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profession, but society as a whole. In the end, Judge Holmes has increased the size of the Chicago Bar Association’s global footprint, and given us a louder and more credible voice in our efforts to improve our legal system and impact our community. We are all grateful for her hard work and leadership during this past year, and we are excited that she has agreed to continue her efforts to promote diversity and inclusion through on-going initiatives into this next bar year. For me, serving as President of the Chi- cago Bar Association is truly a life achieve- ment and career highlight. I vow to do all I can to be worthy of this opportunity, particularly since it follows the paths of two of my mentors–Phil Corboy (my uncle), and Tom Demetrio–both of whom served as presidents of the CBA. It is also worth noting that my father, Larry Kotin, who is my first and greatest mentor, was also intimately involved in this organization, and served on our Board of Managers in the 1980s. Our year ahead promises to be a good mix of fun and comradery combined with the hard work it will take to effectuate changes needed to benefit our legal system and ultimately our citizens. Stay tuned for details about our annual continuing legal education trip which will be held in London, England from April 10th through 13th, 2017. Despite the fact that most of our members have already been to London (perhaps multiple times), this trip promises to expose you to a London and its legal system that you have never seen before, and that you will

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A s I begin my year as the 140th President of the Chicago Bar Association, I realize that I have a tough act to follow. Judge Patricia Brown Holmes has had a fantastic year at the helm at this great organization. Of particular note, she has initiated and completed several programs highlighting the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion within our profes- sion. Because her career has been so broad and so successful, Judge Holmes has a voice that is heard by all, and she has brought instant credibility to these causes. Behind her efforts, The Chicago Bar Association is becoming a leader among legal associations around the world in promoting the need for a more diverse and inclusive profession. Her two-day continu- ing legal education program in Lausanne, Switzerland focused on diversity, and was co-sponsored by 13 international and minority bar groups. She also hosted a variety of public television programs focusing on problems facing not just our

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