Why did you become a lawyer? In all likelihood, it was to be of service — whether you are helping a family through a divorce or represent-ing a multi-national corporation through a merger or acquisition. As we head into a new decade, consider becoming part of the service that has been helping Virginians obtain access to lawyers for over 40 years. Many Virginians lack the resources or the connections to fi nd a lawyer in their area or to understand their legal rights, but they do not qualify as pro bono candidates. This year, the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service is off er-ing new lawyers who join the Service one year of free membership. Sign up, and let our team send you pre-screened refer-rals in your area. Build your practice, build your reputation, or simply build confi dence in our legal system for all Virginians by taking the time to help us help them. The legal landscape has changed dramatically since 1977. Lawyers can advertise. The yellow pages mean nothing to an entire generation of people who have never met a phone that isn’t smart. And that little thing called the internet has turned into a lot more than a thing. But some people still need help fi nding a lawyer and the Virginia State Bar remains committed to helping those people get access to legal services. The Virginia Lawyer Referral Service and lawyers like you can make sure that more people have a chance to understand their legal rights. And right now, joining the VLRS is free. So, what do you have to lose? Call Toni Dunson to talk about how you can help or sign up online at www.vlrs.net. Virginia is for good lawyers. Thank you for being one of them.