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President’s Message

As President of the Saratoga County Bar Association I am honored to be leading a distinguished group of more than 350 legal professionals. I am also humbled by the significance of following on the notable programs and traditions established by former presidents and members. If we let history be our guide to the future, we are destined to accomplish great things. Saratoga is steeped in history that has given us our system of government and justice. Consider the Battle of Saratoga in 1777, the turning point in the American Revolution. American soldiers defeated the British Army which ultimately led to our democratic society. Consider the seventy-five distinguished attorneys, judges, and law teachers from twenty states and the District of Columbia who gathered in the Saratoga City Courthouse in 1878 to form the American Bar Association. This meeting did more than promote the integrity of our profession; it also established the advancement of legal education.

I know that I am not alone in my belief that tradition can serve as a foundation upon which to build present and future initiatives. Over the past ninety-six years, our bar association has proudly served our profession and our community by following that belief with an unwavering passion. We have instituted several programs and activities that benefit our members and the public. I am particularly proud of our association’s mock trial program as it enables the young people of our area to learn about and appreciate the laws by which we all live.

A colleague of mine once said lawyers are first and foremost residents of the communities in which they practice law, and thus, have a responsibility to share their knowledge of the law for the community good. Saratoga County is fortunate to have many bar association members actively involved in their communities. I commend those who take additional action by donating their time to help clients of the Legal Aid Society gain access to the greatest legal system in the world. During my term as President of the bar association, I will continue to stress community involvement and look for new ways to enhance the profession’s community goodwill. I look forward to working with all of you in this mission.

                                                                                         Sincerely,
                                                                                         Karl J. Sleight