10 | November/December 2022 | BAEC Bulletin
FROM THE ERIE INSTITUTE OF LAW
Even though Anne Noble endeavored to float me out on the proverbial iceberg, I decided to hang around as Dean of the Erie Institute of Law, a fancy title for head of the CLE committee. During the Pandemic, we heard from many of you that some of our more creative CLE presentations were the most important ways in which you felt “connected” to other lawyers and to the bar in general. And, as my top priority during my presidency, I tried to stress the importance of racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Just this fall, we presented five CLEs addressing these issues. Attempting to capitalize on the momentum of these initiatives (momenta?), we are actively planning for the 2023 CLE season. We hope to present some additional creative CLEs addressing current topics of interest, and not just the ones we have routinely offered for years. At the EIL, we heard your message loud and clear: we must change with the times. We will offer new programs, addressing new topics. As for RJDEI matters (we may need a better acronym), we will continue to push educational programs in this critical area. I have said many times in public that RJDEI issues underlie virtually every meaningful problem we face in law, and in greater society. As lawyers, whether we like it or not, we are leaders. Our community looks to us to do the right thing, and to convince others—clients, judges, juries, partners—to follow. At the EIL, we pledge to assist you in this process. Happy New Year from the EIL. 2023 should be a great year. Let me know if you want to help. •
HUGH M. RUSS III Dean Erie Insititute of Law
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