b'A Note from Bob BodianManaging Member Since our last alumni newsletter in the spring, MintzAs we look forward to the holiday season, were has focused on building community by hosting manycontinuing to build ties through events, and we look in-person professional and social events andforward to a strong end to the fiscal year.implementing a return to office plan featuring aPlease stay in touch and send us your feedback, visit hybrid work schedule. I enjoyed reconnecting andthe website, and sign up for updates.reminiscing with many of you at our Boston alumni reception in June. This fall, we have continued reaching out to alumni by hosting and sponsoring diversity-focused or networking events around the country that are open to alumni. I hope that you have been able to attend one or more of these gatherings. Our new COO, Jason McCord, has also worked to strengthen connections at Mintz while working on the firms strategic plan and other growth initiatives. Hes reached out to colleagues through one-on-one conversations with firm leaders and held information sessions with staff. This summer, he also helped to spearhead The Pulse, an internal audio broadcast channel featuring commentary and interviews with firm leaders. Jason brings nearly two decades of Bob Bodian experience in legal administration to his role, most recently as Chief Human Resources & AdministrativeManaging Member Officer with Morrison & Foerster LLP.'