State Bar of Georgia

The Professional Liability Section met at the Capital City Club in Atlanta on Tuesday, March 11, to discuss the future of the Section and reconnect its members. Section Chair Douglas Chandler hosted the event.

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The Editorial Board of the Georgia Bar Journal needs scholarly legal articles to print. Show your clients and those in the legal community your expertise. Submit articles to Jennifer Mason, 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303, 404-527-8761, [email protected].

This Friday is the last day to register for the 2025 Spring Meeting. View the meeting brochure (https://lnkd.in/ecu9fYVd) for further information and details, or visit the Bar’s website to register at https://lnkd.in/e5i89GZ2.

Do you need an ethics or professionalism hour to meet the March 31* compliance deadline? ICLE has you covered. Visit the https://icle.gabar.org/ for upcoming live or livestream programs or on-demand ICLE courses. Ethics: https://lnkd.in/eYtvcedb Professionalism: https://lnkd.in/eUsmGV8h *The 2024 CLE deadline expired on Dec. 31, 2024. However, active members have until March 31, 2025, to complete all requirements. 

Don’t be shy, #GALawyers, let everyone know about your awards, promotions and other good news. Just email your announcement to [email protected] for inclusion in the #GABarJournal’s Bench and Bar feature.

Please join the E-Discovery & Use of Technology Section at their first webinar session of 2025: From the Inside Out: Secrets to a Strong Corporate—Outside Counsel Partnership Join us for a dynamic conversation where in-house and law firm e-discovery counsel share real-world strategies for collaboration, efficiency, and success. Whether you're tackling data preservation, navigating complex matters, or managing ever-tightening budgets, this session will give you the insights you need to strengthen your partnerships. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider perspectives! When: Wednesday, March 19         from 3-4 p.m. Where: Virtual via Zoom, the Zoom link will be email to registrants at noon on Tuesday, March 18. Registration is free of charge to members. There is no CLE credit being awarded for this webinar. Moderator: Rose Hunter Jones, Partner, Hilgers Graben PLLC Panelists: Amanda Evanson, Senior Corporate Counsel - eDiscovery, Delta Air Lines Michelle Norman, CEDS, eDiscovery Director, Cox Enterprises Nirav Shah, eDiscovery Counsel, The Home Depot Register at https://lnkd.in/eMhwmA6X

State Bar of Georgia Committee on Professionalism is hosting a CWAC Contest! Form a connection with a new colleague for chance to win special prizes. Here listen to Hon. Baker tell a story about having a cup of coffee with opposing counsel: https://lnkd.in/eENsntMz. For more information about the contest, visit: https://cjcpga.org/cwac/.

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Will you be at the 18th Annual YLD Signature Fundraiser? While online ticket sales have closed, you can still purchase your tickets at the door. Join the YLD at the Hank Aaron Terrace at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, on Saturday, March 8, from 7-10:30 p.m. Proceeds will support the YLD Public Interest Internship Program. This year the YLD will recognize the service of two deserving Bar members: Paula Frederick, former general counsel of the State Bar of Georgia, will receive the YLD Lifetime Achievement Award, and Ashley Akins, partner at Parker Poe, will receive the YLD Signature Service Award. https://lnkd.in/eZy-Ke8n