From the President, July 2010

Dear Colleagues,

Almost 1100 of you came to our conference in Singapore this year. Thank you. We hope you had a great time despite the limitations of the venue.

Our Conference theme of climate change continues to dominate issues of the world today. We saw this issue discussed at the Conference in many different ways relevant to us as lawyers, as well as fellow citizens of our planet. At the Conference, we were informed, challenged, and provoked by a broad spectrum of extraordinary speakers including former US Vice President Al Gore and Singapore's Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.

The July issue of IPBA Journal continues the focus on climate change and includes some outstanding material from our excellent Committee sessions that are interesting and useful.

Time flies. We hope you continue to meet both IPBA colleagues within your jurisdiction and abroad, whether at a seminar, as a group for drinks, or just a "cuppa". An IPBA colleague is also just a phone call or e-mail away. The IPBA is an amazing network of warm, friendly, able and knowledgeable lawyers with whom I hope you will continue to engage throughout the year.

Best wishes,

Lee Suet-Fern
President