In this Issue…
– Membership Dues Reminder
– Georgia Bar Journal – August 2018
– Call for Pro Bono Awards Nominations
– Georgia Diversity Program Annual Fall CLE and Luncheon
– Attorneys Needed for Military Legal Assistance Program
– Save the Date for a Free Access to Justice CLE
– Free Fastcase Offered Through the State Bar
August 27, 2018
MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER
If you have not yet paid your 2018-19 Bar dues, please make your payment by Sept. 1 in order to remain in good standing. Visit the website [ www.gabar.org ] to pay online or print a copy of your dues invoice.
If assistance is needed, please call 404-527-8777 or email membership@gabar.org [ mailto:membership@gabar.org ] .
GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL | AUGUST 2018
The August issue of the Georgia Bar Journal is available online.
Highlights of the August 2018 issue include:
– “Best Way to Deal With Stress? Chillax!” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by President Kenneth B. Hodges III
– “YLD Offers Programs for Young Lawyers to Grow While Serving” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by YLD President Rizza P. O’Connor
– “Charles L. Weltner: A Profile in Courage and Sacrifice” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by Executive Director Jeff Davis
– “Before You Accept that Friend Request or Publish that Post: Ethical Issues for Consideration in Social Media Interaction” [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ] by Andrea Jewett
– 2018-19 State Bar Officers, Executive Committee and Board of Governors Members [ digitaleditions.walsworthprintgroup.com ]
Visit the website [ www.gabar.org ] to browse the current issue of the Georgia Bar Journal .
CALL FOR PRO BONO AWARDS NOMINATIONS
The Access to Justice Committee and the Pro Bono Resource Center of the State Bar of Georgia invite nominations for the State Bar of Georgia’s 2018 Pro Bono Awards.
Each year, the State Bar of Georgia and the Pro Bono Resource Center recognize outstanding contributions of Georgia lawyers to the improvement of the civil legal system and the legal profession through pro bono publico service to those unable to afford the services of a lawyer. Nominations are sought for: The H. Sol Clark Award, The William B. Spann Jr. Award, The ABC Business Law Pro Bono Award and The Dan Bradley Legal Services Award.
Nominations must be postmarked or submitted electronically to probono@gabar.org [ mailto:probono@gabar.org ] by Sept. 12, 2018. Click here [ sbog.info ] for the nomination materials.
GEORGIA DIVERSITY PROGRAM ANNUAL FALL CLE AND LUNCHEON
The State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program will present its annual Fall CLE and Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 27. This year’s topic will be “The Way Forward: Achieving Inclusion Through Authentic Leadership.” Visit the website [ www.gabar.org ] for registration and sponsorship information.
ATTORNEYS NEEDED FOR MILITARY LEGAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The State Bar of Georgia’s Military Legal Assistance Program (MLAP) is in search of attorneys to volunteer to help Georgia’s service members and veterans on a pro bono or reduced fee basis. Our goal is to connect active duty service members rank E-5 or below as well as military retirees and 100 percent disabled veterans with a financial hardship with attorneys to provide a free consultation on a litany of civil matters and continuing legal assistance. VA accredited attorneys can also be connected with veterans who are seeking VA disability benefits.
The MLAP program is narrowing its focus to pro bono and low bono service for the most vulnerable of our active duty service members and veterans. If you are currently registered as an MLAP attorney, please recommit to MLAP by filling out this form [ www.surveymonkey.com ] . If you have not been involved in using your legal skills to help veterans and service members, sign up today [ www.surveymonkey.com ] !
If you have any questions regarding MLAP, please contact MLAP Director Christopher Pitts at 404-527-8765 or MLAP@gabar.org [ mailto:MLAP@gabar.org ] .
SAVE THE DATE FOR A FREE ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLE
Incoming Chief Justice Harold D. Melton of the Supreme Court of Georgia will be the keynote speaker for the CLE “Eliminating Barriers to Justice V” on Wednesday, Oct. 31, at the Georgia State University College of Law. The CLE will address “Interpreters and Technology: Methods for Access to Justice for Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired and Updates on Access to Justice for Persons who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or Visually Impaired Including through Technology.” One hour of professionalism credit will be offered. The event is sponsored by the Judicial Council of Georgia’s Commission on Interpreters, the State Bar of Georgia Access to Justice Committee and others.
FREE FASTCASE OFFERED THROUGH THE STATE BAR
Free online legal research is available to all Bar members. Learn how to effectively use and navigate Fastcase. To register for a one-hour class or the 3-hour bundle at one of the three State Bar locations or to sign up for a webinar hosted by Fastcase, please visit the website [ www.gabar.org ] and use the filter on the left-hand side to locate available Fastcase training dates. CLE credit is available.
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