Dear Division Membership,

I am thrilled to announce to you that our General Practice, Solo and Small Firm home is now a Division of the American Bar Association. Though our name has changed, our mission remains the same: meeting the needs of this nation's Main Street Lawyers.

More information about our change in status will be coming soon.

Dwight L. Smith
Chair, ABA General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Division

Fall Meeting
September 29 - October 2
Boston, MA

This not to be missed meeting will feature a special presentation by President Greco on the topic of his Presidential Initiative: A Renaissance of Idealism in the Legal Profession. Additional highlights include; outstanding CLE programs, an authentic New England style clam bake and a very special dinner honoring the hard work of several local attorneys whose dedication has changed the profession of law for the better.

Our special hotel block expires August 29th and social event tickets are limited. Please book your room and register today!

Find out more about the Fall Meeting

Solosez, the ABA's busiest email list, is a forum for over 1,500 solo and small firm attorneys. Each month, Solosez moderator extraordinaire, jennifer rose selects Popular Threads to post on the Solosez website. This month:

• Bar Exam Breakdowns, Horror Stories, And Hope
• How To Bill For Travel
• Buying Checks
• Attention Small Business Lawyers
• Wireless Network Security

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GP|Solo has been recognized as an Honor Roll recipient by the Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law for its commitment to increasing the diversity of lawyers in our leadership.

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Pictures, Pictures, Pictures!

We had a great time hosting the Annual Meeting in the ABA's hometown. Visit our Gallery to see pictures from the Annual Meeting including the Awards Ceremony, CLE programs, the Military Dining Out and more.

We want you!

The Division's Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for the positions of Division Secretary and Members-At-Large of the Council. In accordance with §4.4 of the Bylaws, the Committee will nominate five Council Members-At-Large to serve four-year terms. The members of the Nominating Committee is Chaired by Elio F. Martinez and its members are Betty Smith Adams, Stephen Beam, Stephen Rosales and jennifer rose. Minority applicants are encouraged.

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With a new Bar year comes new faces. Our Leadership Directory now captures those faces. Visit our 2005-06 Leadership Directory to see who the Officers, Delegates, Council Members at-Large, Liaisons, and Division Directors are.

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