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Article: Flagg sees diverse, youthful future for Valley Bar: new president lays out vision for group's coming year.(San Fernando Valley Bar Association)(Robert Flagg)
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- San Fernando Valley Business Journal
- Article date:
- September 28, 2009
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Carrying with him a vision of continuity for a term of office that will last one year, the San Fernando Valley Bar Association's (SFVBA) new president, Robert Flagg, believes there is something unique about the organization of which he has been a member for almost two decades.
For one thing, Flagg said, contrary to his membership in the state bar, which is mandatory in order for him to practice law in California, his membership in the local bar is optional. "But ultimately, it's more gratifying," he told the Business Journal.
"The Valley is where I live," Flagg said. "My San Fernando Valley Bar Association membership is one that makes me feel like I'm ...