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term and long-term goals for the CBA and please be
specific?
Amy Lin Meyerson: I’ve seen firsthand the pow-
er of connecting with others involved in the law
and legal community and the resulting success in
promoting justice and strengthening our legal pro-
fession. It is with that in mind that this year’s theme
is Connect to Succeed!
Connect to Succeed! reenforces the CBA’s com-
mitment to ensure the benefits of bar membership
are realized and to serve as the voice of the legal
profession within the organized bar and with the
public in Connecticut. We will work to: Connect to
Succeed!; champion our communities; broaden net-
works; and advance justice.
CLT: If you could point to one area where the
CBA has fallen behind and needs to improve, what
would that be and why?
Meyerson: In these extraordinary times when Amy Lin Meyerson. Courtesy photo

political leaders are undermining fundamental Our membership is dealing with issues that often
American values and civil and human rights issues have no clear precedent; it is unprecedented.
have become hyper-partisan, the CBA, as a nonpar- We have dedicated special and caring people in
tisan organization, faces the difficult task of working our CBA membership who faced with these chal-
effectively with people on both sides of the aisle. lenges and complications resulting from this global
As the CBA continues to shape its policy, our pandemic have taken up the mantle to help other
unquestioned focus is to protect and promote the attorneys and members of our communities by
principles of the rule of law, democracy and our sharing information, actively providing resources
justice system against those who are attacking it. and tips on how to get things done and checking in
We need to hear the concerns of our members, with one another.
make sure their issues are addressed, clearly ex- CBA members also are giving to Project Feed
press the CBA’s positions and communicate them Connecticut and volunteering to provide pro bono
effectively. services through Pro Bono Connect, CT Free Legal
It is because of these divisive times that I believe Answers and the Small Business Virtual Legal Clinic.
our theme of Connect to Succeed! is more impera- CLT: The CBA has a diversity summit and has
tive than ever. Our country’s foundation is based on long made the issue of diversity and inclusion a top
the rule of law: we must stand together to advance priority. What will you do to expand the associa-
justice and protect liberty for all. tion’s diversity and inclusion initiatives?
CLT: Tell us about the effect COVID-19 has had Meyerson: I support inclusion as well as diversity.
on the profession of law and how CBA members Inclusion means both a sense of belonging as well as
have addressed it. a recognition of individual uniqueness.
Meyerson: Members of our legal community are To that end, I plan to encourage and support the
facing challenges on all fronts right now, including provision of more opportunities for the civil and ro-
mental health and well-being issues arising from bust open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives
working from home, and insecurities about serving at the CBA. Civility allows us to listen to one another,
clients and their needs given all the uncertainties share ideas and advocate effectively to defend the rule
about both health and the economy.
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