As I promised in one of my previous President's Pages, the ISBA, at my direction, was going to take a serious look at providing meaningful health insurance for our members.

I am white. I am concerned about the perniciousness of racism. 

I'm reminded of the story of the little boy, Tommy, who was 12 years old and hadn't spoken a word since birth.

Continuing on with my ongoing discussion regarding my theme of "Back to the Future," this President's Page will address the ISBA's efforts to make the lawyer's professional life more efficient, more cost effective, more profitable, more client friendly and, yes, more pleasurable.

One of my goals during my year as president is to determine whether the ISBA can present a meaningful, competitive health insurance program for our members.

It is with not a little trepidation, humility, and excitement that I embark upon my year as president of the Illinois State Bar Association.