Dear CLEBC Contributors,

As we eagerly await the year ahead, the entire CLEBC team would like to thank all of you for your contributions in 2023 — a year marked by success, fulfillment, and profound gratification.

You have stood beside us once more, offering not only your legal know-how and expertise, but also your hard work, time, and tireless enthusiasm. The year has not been without its challenges, but thanks to your continued support, it has been a year of celebrated achievements.

In the wake of the pandemic, we have fully embraced a hybrid learning model, offering a number of our courses both online and in person. While this approach poses its unique challenges, your commitment to collaborating with us remains unwavering, helping us confront and surmount any unexpected hurdles we may face.

So to all our course chair, speakers, and course contributors who have tackled these challenges along with us, thank you. We sincerely appreciate each and every one of you for your valuable contributions this year.

Our sincere thanks also to all of the authors and editorial boards for their tireless work in ensuring that our publications remain updated and pertinent in the face of ever-evolving changes. Your dedication and support have been invaluable in elevating the quality of our publications, both in print and online.

Working alongside you has been the highlight of our year, and whether it is online or face-to-face, we cannot wait to have you with us again next year.

With heartfelt gratitude,

Linda W. Russell and the CLEBC team