Upcoming ICLE Offerings
2006 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:
Make sure to provide the Membership Department with your home
address so you can be a part of the Bar's legislative grassroots
efforts and receive legislative action alerts throughout the
session. Update your membership information, or call
the Bar's Membership Department at (404) 527-8777.
Law Practice Management Enews Tip
Computer Use Policy -- Personal-use policies can help protect
law firms from liability problems as well as the problems of lost
productivity and wasted resources. Explain to all employees the
appropriate use of firm computers both inside and outside the
office. This information should be a segment of a comprehensive,
written office policy and procedures manual. Please give us a call
at 404-527-8772, if you'd like to borrow a sample guide from our
Resource Library.
If you have questions about this tip or other law practice
management questions, contact LPM Director Natalie Kelly at (404)
527-8770 or natalie@gabar.org.
Pro Bono Online Support
If you
need help in making your pro bono practice more efficient, join www.GeorgiaAdvocates.org/GOJC. GeorgiaAdvocates.org
is a free online resource created by the State Bar Pro Bono Project,
Georgia Legal Services Program and the Atlanta Legal Aid Society.
The website provides a library of resources, training materials,
webcast video trainings, statewide pro bono news and events.
State Bar of Georgia Annual Pro Bono
Awards
Nominations are sought for the State Bar’s
annual civil pro bono awards. Click here for the awards brochure. The
nominations deadline is March 17, 2006. Awards will be presented at
the State Bar’s Annual Meeting in Hilton Head, S.C.
Lawyers Foundation Seeks Silent Auction
Donations
The Lawyers Foundation of Georgia seeks items
for its annual "Silent Auction," which takes place June 1 - 3, in
conjunction with the State Bar of Georgia’s Annual Meeting. As the
philanthropic arm of the State Bar of Georgia, the Foundation funds
a wide variety of projects, including yearly challenge grants to
State Bar sections and local and voluntary bar associations.
Proceeds from the auction add to the funds available to support the
Challenge Grant Program and increase the Foundation's endowment.
Auction items vary widely and range from fine dining and vacation
getaways, to technological tools and sports memorabilia and events.
The deadline for donations is May 20. For more information about
the Annual Silent Auction, or to obtain a contribution form, call
404-659-6867, or send an e-mail to: lfg_lauren@bellsouth.net.
2006-07 Georgia Bar Foundation Grant
Forms/Instructions Now Available
The Georgia Bar
Foundation uses IOLTA funds to support legal services for the poor,
to improve the administration of justice, to promote professionalism
in law practice in order best to serve the public, to aid children
involved in the justice system, and to advance the legal system
through historical study. The submission deadline is June 1.
Access links to the forms below.
- Georgia Bar Foundation 2006-2007 Grant Application Forms Word Version or PDF Version.
- Georgia Bar Foundation 2006-2007 Grant Application
Instructions and Checklist PDF Version
- Georgia Bar Foundation Notice to Financial Institution Form -
PDF Version
For more information, contact: Len Horton, Executive Director (HortonL@bellsouth.net) at
(404) 588-2239, or Lisa Smith, IOLTA Coordinator (gabarfou@bellsouth.net) at
(404) 588-2240.
Upcoming ICLE Offerings
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complete list of ICLE seminars, visit www.iclega.org.
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