Upcoming ICLE Offerings
2007 Legislative Session Updates
Throughout the legislative session, weekly updates will be added
to the Bar's website at www.gabar.org/programs/legislative_program. Review
the Bar's legislative tracking document, or click on one of the
links below for specific legislative information:
Dues Notices to be Mailed the Last Week of
April
Dues notices will be mailed the last week of April. If
your address has changed, please take a moment to update your
information on the website.
State Bar Annual Meeting -- June 14-17
The 2007 Annual Meeting will be held at the Sawgrass Marriott
Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., on June 14-17. The
early bird cut-off date is May 11; the hotel cut-off date is May 11;
and the final cut-off date is June 1. Download the brochure for more information.
Second Annual Diversity Business Development
Symposium May 2
Register now for the Second Annual State Bar
of Georgia Business Development Symposium for women, minorities and
GLBT attorneys in the legal profession. The symposium will be held
at the Bar Center on Wednesday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
with a reception following. This program is for corporations seeking
diverse legal teams, and minority and women counsel seeking
opportunities to establish relationships with inside counsel For
more information and to register for the symposium online, visit the
Georgia Diversity Program website.
Celebrate Law Day -- May 1
Looking for a
great way to celebrate Law Day? The Committee on Professionalism of
the State Bar of Georgia can help. The Committee has developed the
Law Day Attorney's Oath Renewal Ceremony packet of materials that
can be used for Law Day programs by local, circuit, and specialty
bars around the state.
Download the Law Day Attorney's Oath Renewal Ceremony Packet for
more information.
Local Bar Awards -- Call for Entries
Each year, the State Bar of Georgia's Local Bar Activities
Committee sponsors the Local Bar Activity Awards, recognizing
excellence in local and circuit bar associations. These awards are
intended to encourage local and voluntary bars to promote activities
within their communities relating to the improvement of the
administration of justice, the objectives of the State Bar of
Georgia, and the image of lawyers. The awards are presented at the
State Bar's Annual Meeting.
The deadline for submission is May 9 and we encourage each local
bar to submit an entry. Download the guidelines and criteria for more information.
Questions? Contact Stephanie Wilson at stephaniew@gabar.org.
Free Online Legal Research Offered Through the
State Bar
Did you know that Casemaker, an online legal
research tool, is available free of charge to all Bar members as
part of their membership? Come learn about this powerful resource at
one of our trainings. Training classes will be offered at the Bar
Center on Thursday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 25, from 10 a.m.
to 12 p.m. and from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Each session is limited to the
first 10 attendees. Download the registration form and fax it to Kim Henry at
404-287-8394. Please register for the class by 12 p.m. the day
before the class is scheduled.
Law Practice Management Enews Tip
Charge for the Initial Consultation
Demonstrate to
clients the value of time. Deduct the charge from the first bill if
retained. This process can "weed out lawyer shoppers."
Upcoming ICLE Offerings
For a complete
list of ICLE seminars, visit www.iclega.org.
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