Keeva to be Honored

As most of us know, Steven Keeva has been a beloved member of our community for many years. As author of Transforming Practices: Finding Joy and Satisfaction in the Legal Life (an ABA Journal Book published by Contemporary Books, 1999), he opened up possibilities in law that few had ever conceived. He told many stories that connected with the heart and soul of law and comforted and inspired many.

As you may not know, in the past few years, Steve has been ill. Various diagnoses attempt to name the neurological condition that has interfered with his ability to communicate. "Early Alzheimers" is the label that helps many of us understand it but we pray for a diagnosis which is treatable and returns the Steve we know and love to wellness.

For now, his body is healthy but he is unable to remember simple details like phone numbers. He cannot read or write and email has been impossible for a long time. Dialing the telephone is difficult but he enjoys talking when people call him. His long-term memory for names and voices seems in tact.

This year, the tenth anniversary of Transforming Practices,
the IAHL is honoring Steve at a dinner on Saturday night, June 13,
2009, as part of its 17th Annual Holistic Law Conference, “Voices of the New Lawyer,” in Chicago. We are seeking to invite all in our community to attend and honor Steve, as the IAHL will be presenting him the First Annual Transforming Practices Award. The dinner honoring Steve is just one of the programs in a conference packed full of value. Barring unforeseen circumstances, Steve will be in attendance.

CuttingEdgeLaw.com has put together a special tribute of video clips of leaders in our movement, recognizing Steve's many
accomplishments. Last summer, my videographer and I visited Steve on our cross-country tour and showed him a preview of the video. He was moved to tears. His life now is so different and he was touched that people remembered him and valued him.

We invite you to join us in Chicago to show Steve how much he does and has meant to us all.

To view 17th Annual Conference details or to register go to: www.proplannersinc.com/IAHL