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No push-ups are required, but you will strengthen your hile contemplating lawyers, but to the practice of law and the com- (or perhaps it chose me), I, like everyone else,
am a lawyer first. I suppose that is the reason I
munities that we serve.
what I wanted to
“professional core” in our friendly, welcoming training program write in this month’s Like many of you, I have always wanted to be so enjoy being at the CMBA — an organization
column, I sat quietly, as
developed just for you. Plus, the friendships made and lessons W I typically do, waiting a lawyer. Since I was a young boy, I was never where lawyers work together to try and improve
able to stand idly by and watch treatment of
the quality of life for so many.
learned during Bootcamp will continue to enhance your career. for a theme to come to me. This is the same another that I perceived to be unfair or plainly I thank all of the authors who took time from
practice that I use when I am standing before wrong. I hoped early on that the law would al- their schedules to contribute this month. I also
a jury about to begin my opening statements. low — and even encourage — me to step into want to extend my sincere appreciation to all of
There, I breathe in, exhale, and quietly await the fray and prevent injustice. It has done just you for giving back to the CMBA and our noble
the envisioned path that I will begin to follow that. That is who I am at my core, and I can only profession. As former Chief Justice Earl Warren
from the first moment until conclusion of the hope that my children will remember me for eloquently stated, “It is the spirit and not the
trial. Doing so here at my desk, the message these values and my dedication. As we all know, form of law that keeps justice alive.”
that has been resonating with me is that I am it is often exhausting. It is the CMBA though, I am pleased to report that the spirit of the
proud to be a Cleveland lawyer and member of that, in large part, helps me to combat this fa- law is alive and well at the Cleveland Metro-
the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. tigue and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges. politan Bar Association, now and for many
Interestingly, what inspired this feeling was Every time that I walk through the doors of the years to come.
simply learning of the themes in this month’s CMBA or attend one of its events, I feel a sense Standing in courtrooms before jurors, I
Bar Journal issue. of pride and gratitude. I am reinvigorated. never really know where that figurative path is
We, as lawyers, can frequently have a seem- Being surrounded by like-minded lawyers going to lead me. Such was the case here. Sit-
ingly limited view of the world — we are ex- and professional staff is an affirmation of the im- ting at my desk in reflection, the mere thought
posed to the same colleagues, court officials portant work that we have done as well as mo- of this publication inspired me to write about
and case issues. While there is, of course, noth- tivation to continue these efforts in the future. this welcome state of contentment. I love being
ing wrong with limiting one’s practice (frankly, The authors and articles featured in this issue a lawyer with all of you. Thank you.
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association | 216-696-3525 I prefer it), it can be difficult to fully appreciate are a testament to the enormity of what we do as
the entire scope of the legal profession and the
attorneys and the positive impact that we have
different types of law that are practiced on a on both the legal profession and the community. Ian Friedman is a partner at Friedman &
daily basis just here in our City. Some of the The forward-thinking work and research com- Nemecek, L.L.C., which is a Cleveland-based
busier lawyers may not have a significant in- forts me as I am reminded that we are a city of criminal defense law firm. He is the current
terest or need to consider the tireless efforts great lawyers with a home in the CMBA where President of the CMBA. He has served as
undertaken by the CMBA to keep current with we can always come together. The bar is where President of the American Board of Criminal
all emerging legal trends and to incorporate we can see and feel the larger profession around Lawyers, Ohio Association of Criminal Lawyers
all lawyers into its programming. This month, us. Simply put, whether it is reading the Bar and CM-Law Alumni Association. He is an
I am proud to read the feature articles writ- Journal or sitting at one of the countless working Adjunct Professor at CM-Law where he teaches
ten by successful members of our bar touch- groups, I am incredibly grateful for the fulfill- Cybercrime. He is a recipient of the CMBA’s
ing on timely themes, some of which did not ment that I’ve experienced in my life because of William K. Thomas Award for Professionalism
even exist one year ago. Through our numer- the privilege of being able to practice law. My ex- and was named by Best Lawyers in America
ous practice committees, including Litigation posure to so many other lawyers who are follow- as 2019 Lawyer of The Year, Criminal Defense:
and Cyber Security, Data Privacy & Emerging ing their calling in other practice areas fosters General Practice. He has been a CMBA member
Technologies, it is easy to see why the CMBA my sense of appreciation. At the end of the day, since 2002 and is a CMBF Fellow. He can be
remains an invaluable resource not just to our although I chose to practice criminal defense reached at (216) 928-7700 or inf@fanlegal.com.
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