she met and married jack berman, a successful attorney. due to the tragic death of her husband, carol became a single mother when her son was 18 months old. she carefully reorganized her life to balance work with the responsibility of raising her son. in 1999, carol began what continues to be a successful mediation practice. carol and zack have become part of our extended family and i have had the opportunity to observe the way where carol nurtured and molded her son, also participating in civic responsibilities and activities. she has twice served as chairperson of the san francisco ethics commission, and is a founding member of the legal community against violence. zack is a talented musician and avid cyclist who will commence his pre-med career at tulane university this fall. serving on the polcice commission requires time, listening, analysis, sound judgment and reasoning, as well as the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas to individuals and the public. carol kingsley possesses these skills. when she takes on something, she makes