The time has come for me to step down as Editor of “The WC”.  After two years, I am happy to pass this project on to Rebecca Wright at the Assistant Attorney General’s office.  Becky has been a dedicated writer for the newsletter since it’s beginning in February 2005, and she will continue the newsletter’s success into 2007. 

“The WC” quarterly newsletter has given the workers’ compensation community the opportunity to share in the “lighter” side of the practice of workers’ compensation law.  In the past seven issues, so many writers have contributed articles that reflect both their interests and personalities.  I am so grateful to each of the writers for their intelligence, wit, and desire to contribute to our newsletter. 

Finally, I must express my gratitude to Judge Carlisle for her dedication to the workers’ compensation committee and “The WC”.  As committee leader, she had more than her fair share of responsibility, but she always found time to contribute an article (and often times two articles) to the newsletter.  She has spent hours brainstorming with me about article ideas, layout concepts, and ways to make each issue of the newsletter better than the last.  I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to collaborate with her on such an enjoyable project.

My goal as Editor of “The WC” was to create a newsletter that all of us would actually enjoy reading.  Through the dedication of so many people, I feel this goal has been accomplished.  I have truly enjoyed every aspect of my responsibilities as Editor, however, I am most grateful for the opportunity this experience has given me to interact with all of you.  I challenge and encourage everyone from the workers’ compensation community to write at least one article for “The WC”.  I believe you will find participating in the newsletter as rewarding as I have over the past two years.

Very Truly Yours,

Melissa M. Pantazi

Attorney at Law

Editor “The WC” 2005-2006