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section update Labor & Employment Law Section By Benjamin I. Fink Berman Fink Van Horn P.C. [email protected] A s this is my last message before the end of my term as Chair of the Section, I thought I would reflect on this past year and talk about my excitement for the coming year. We have had an exciting year of activities in our Section. In addition to our regular luncheons and Happy Hours, we had an enormously successful event commemorating the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 featuring Mayor Kasim Reed in November of last year. We also had interesting and informative joint breakfasts with the Intellectual Property Law Section, as well as the Dispute Resolution Section of the Atlanta Bar. I want to thank the other officers of the Section, the Board, as well as all of the members for making this a fantastic year. As a Section, we branched out into several new programs which I believe broadened the scope and appeal of the Section to its members. I thoroughly enjoyed serving as Chair of the Section and look forward to continuing my involvement with the Section in the future. I know that the Section will be in great hands with my good friend, Craig Cleland, who will serve as Chair of the Section next year. The Section will be well served by Craig, along with the Chair Elect, Amanda Farahany, and Secretary/Treasurer, Adriana Midence Scott. Thank you again for the opportunity to serve all of you. Once again, the marquis event of our section -- our Advanced Employment Law seminar – was a great success. We had terrific panels of speakers that presented on highly informative and educational topics. Over 100 people attended the seminar and the cocktail reception following it. Find people worthy of the name on the door. That was my mentor’s advice. But the landscape has changed over the last few years. Profits are harder earned and have to be more wisely spent. So I’m getting help to ensure we’re always healthy enough to attract and retain top talent. After all, it might as well be my name on the door. WE SHINE WHEN WE HOLD OURSELVES TO A HIGHER STANDARD. Our Legal Specialty Group provides a dedicated team with tailored solutions to meet the unique financial needs of attorneys and their firms. Visit suntrust.com/law Investment and Insurance Products: Are not FDIC or any other Government Agency Insured • Are not Bank Guaranteed • May Lose Value SunTrust Private Wealth Management Legal Specialty Group is a marketing name used by SunTrust Banks, Inc., and the following affiliates: Banking and trust products and services, including investment advisory products and services, are provided by SunTrust Bank. Securities, insurance (including annuities) and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., an SEC registered broker-dealer and a member of the FINRA and SIPC, and a licensed insurance agency. Investment advisory products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC, investment advisers registered with the SEC. © 2013 SunTrust Banks, Inc. SunTrust is a federally registered service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. How Can We Help You Shine Today? is a service mark of SunTrust Banks, Inc. The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association May 2015 THE ATLANTA LAWYER 41