Voice of Experience: September 2018

Professional Development

Chair's Column: September 2018

Marvin S.C. Dang

In the September Chair's Column, Marvin Dang introduces us to the Hawaiian word "laulima", which refers to teamwork, cooperation, and working together for a common goal. The Division's continued success is due to hardworking and dedicated members like you. Find out what vision Marvin has for the Division, and most importantly, what you can do to be an active part of it.

Elder

Elder Mediation May Avoid Litigation

Marshall McDonald, III

Mediation can be a good alternative to litigation. It's flexible, informal, less expense, and cheaper than a trial. Marshall McDonald covers the scope of mediation and why you should consider adding this to your legal practice.

Lawyer Wellness

Adventures in the Law: Seeking a Change of Menu

Norman Tabler

Starting with the September issue, Voice of Experience will include a new column that we believe will interest and perhaps even entertain you. Each month Division member Norm Tabler’s Adventures in the Law will present a light-hearted take on a recent development in the legal profession. We think you’ll be amused by Adventures in the Law.

Big Data & Cloud Computing

Technology Blueprints: eDiscovery Tips for Seniors

effrey Allen & Ashley Hallene

We appear to be entering the Age of Data, where digital information is everywhere and the volumes of documents involved in a legal matter are growing rapidly. You will be well served to familiarize yourself with the eDiscovery process before it becomes an issue.

Leadership Development

Call for Nominations: Division Officers, Council Members, and Delegate

Jack Young

The Nominating Committee will accept applications and recommendations for nominations for the following elected Division leadership positions for terms beginning with the adjournment of the ABA Annual Meeting in August 2019. The deadline for submitting applications and recommendations is Monday, December 10, 2018.

Pro Bono

Read to Dream

Leonard H. Gilbert

Read to Dream is a volunteer reading program designed to address and engage the lowest reading level of children in public schools. Division member, Leonard Gilbert, shares how to implement this program in your own community.

Elder

Don’t Let Dementia Steal Everything!

Kerry Peck & Rick L. Law

There's no question of just how daunting dementia can be to face yourself or help a loved one cope with. In their latest book, Kerry Peck and Rick Law tackle this topic head on and provide readers with a greater understanding of how to best prepare for life after a diagnosis. Find out more in their synopsis.

Professional Development

Highlights from the SLD 2018 Annual Meeting

Emily Roschek & Marvin S.C. Dang

Who says you can't have both business and pleasure? From Committee and Council Meetings to Awards with a champagne reception, we covered a bit of it all. Get up to speed with where we're at and how we're moving forward.

Career

Member Spotlight: Marvin S.C. Dang

Meet Marvin! Marvin S.C. Dang is the 2018-19 Chair of the Senior Lawyers Division and is actively involved in many areas of the ABA. Get to know Marvin's background and his thoughts on how the legal profession has evolved over his thirty-seven years in the field.