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Editor-in-Chief, 1961 – 1998 800.342.3661 CONTENTS JANUARY 2014 LAWYERS IN TRANSITION A SPECIAL ISSUE EDITED BY JUDITH S. KAYE AND JESSICA THALER 10 12 Volunteerism and Transition BY JOHN D. FEERICK AND JESSICA THALER 16 The Water’s Fine. Jump Right In! A Personal History BY WARREN J. SINSHEIMER 20 Changing Course Maintaining and Protecting Emotional Health During Transition BY JILL KRISTAL, PH.D. 24 What, Me Retire? Encore Careers for Lawyers BY STEPHEN J. FRIEDMAN DEPARTMENTS 27 Practical Skills: Money Management BY STACY FRANCIS 5 President’s Message 8 CLE Seminar Schedule Making Pro Bono Work 31 42 Burden of Proof A Pro Bono Practice in Retirement BY DAVID PAUL HOROWITZ BY SHARON KATZ 51 Attorney Professionalism Forum 34 Build Your Career on Your Professional 60 Language Tips Brand and Personal Network BY GERTRUDE BLOCK BY CAROL SCHIRO GREENWALD 61 Classified Notices 61 Index to Advertisers 38 What’s in Your Transition Toolbox? 15 Essential Tools for an Effective Move 63 2013–2014 Officers Forward 64 The Legal Writer BY GERALD LEBOVITS BY AMY GEWIRTZ Family Business and Positive Psychology: 44 Transitions: Interviews by Jocelyn Cibinskas A New Planning Paradigm BY SCOTT E. FRIEDMAN AND ELIZA P. F RIEDMAN The Journal welcomes articles from members of the legal profession on subjects of interest to New York State lawyers.