If you are a parent, you know all too well that the old expression “Do what I say, not what I do” doesn’t work. Kids learn from your actions—good or bad. So you better make sure you to walk the walk and talk the talk and lead by example to get the results you want.

The same holds true for being a good lawyer. You can talk a good game, but it is your hard work in and out of the office that truly makes a difference in your legacy. And this is most evident in this year’s batch of 2017 Professional Excellence honorees—the leaders in our legal community.