If you are anything like me, you are craving social interaction with other humans. One of the most telling conclusions from the pandemic is that people need people, including those of us who are more introverted. When the pandemic is over, I am sure there will be a flurried rush to return to in-person meetings, and I will join them. But virtual meetings do have their advantages. Virtual meetings often attract a much wider audience. Attendance is more convenient and less costly. In addition, you can attract more prominent and hard-to-get speakers, because they do not have travel constraints. A case in point is the book discussion with Scott Turow that took place during the Midyear Meeting a few weeks ago.
As I mentioned last issue, we will be presenting a virtual skills conference on June 9–11, 2021, partnering with the Young Lawyers Division. See the event page for details. We are pleased to also offer wellness programs and networking sessions. To register, visit www.governmentlawyer.org.
Feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]. I always enjoy hearing from our members.