The Bar works together to strengthen the constitutional promise of justice for all, promote principles of duty and public service among Georgia’s lawyers.
#GALawyers
, you may know there's small basketball tournament going on right now. In that spirit, "Legal Movie Madness" seeks to determine the best legal movie. Did we miss a movie? Does one need to go? Reply below before the voting begins tomorrow.
In a repeat from last year, To Kill a Mockingbird and My Cousin Vinny are in the final two! Will Vinny reign supreme again or can To Kill a Mockingbird bring home the win?
Today we celebrate Michelle Garner and her 20 years of service to the State Bar of Georgia. Michelle is our meetings director and an integral part of our success. Help us congratulate her!
Well, friends ... The Florida Bar's HQs avoided major damage in
#HurricaneMichael
.
We only had 1 massive tree - out of many we have on the grounds - fall. And as you can see, fell in the right direction. 👀
But for those who need help, we have resources:
Tomorrow, the Nathan Deal Judicial Center, home to the
@SupremeCourtGA
and
@AppealsCourtGA
, will be officially dedicated. Georgia native Justice Clarence Thomas, Supreme Court of the United States, will be the keynote speaker. Tune in at 10:30 a.m
Let's do this again, but about the Bar Center:
1. Free parking for
#GALawyers
!
2. Once home to the Federal Reserve Bank
3. Secret bathroom in the YLD Presidents Boardroom H/T
@mggeoffroy
4. Vaults on multiple floors
5. Shooting range in the basement
For those who did not achieve the desired result on this exam, do not let this disappointment distract you from pursuing your dreams. No test is the measure of who you are as a person.
Due to icy road conditions and National Championship traffic, the Bar's Atlanta office will be closed on Monday, Jan. 8. The parking deck will be open and available for the game. Bar members, please show the parking attendant your Bar card for free parking (until sold out).
Today, we celebrated three long-time
@StateBarofGA
employees who have worked at the Bar for a cumulative 100 years: Dee Dee Worley (30 years), Director, CCLC; Jenny Mittleman (30 years), Deputy General Counsel, and Sharon Bryant (40 years), Chief Operating Officer.
Georgia Supreme Court justices break out the pearls and World Series hats for a special session to rally for the Atlanta Braves.
#gapol
#BattleAtl
Photo Credit:
@KBJoyner
Jimmonique R. S. Rodgers has been a Georgia lawyer since 1996. She served on active duty as an Army Judge Advocate General from 1996 to 2001, retiring at the rank of Major.
#VeteransDay
Scott Holcomb (
@RepScottHolcomb
) served from 1998-2004 and deployed for Operations Joint Forge (Bosnia, 2000-2001), Enduring Freedom (2001-2002), and Iraqi Freedom (2003).
#VeteransDay
Today I learned I passed the Georgia Bar after retaking. Sharing here for those who, as I was a few months ago, feel the deep sense of disappointment today. There is hope - don’t give up. Don’t ever doubt the dream that’s been placed in your heart.
Do you know someone taking the bar exam next week? Send them an encouraging word of affirmation. You might give them an extra boost of confidence they need to hear!
#LawyersLivingWell
5 days ago, Fla. nervously watched
#Laura
as it churned toward the Sunshine State in the Caribbean.
Now as it gets set to make landfall this evening along the Gulf Coast - sparing FL this time - our thoughts are with our friends at
@LouisianaBar
,
@TheMSBar
&
@statebaroftexas
.✊
2017-18 State Bar President Buck Rogers gives his final address as president to the Board of Governors. Congratulations on a very successful year!
#GaBarAM18
The second year of Legal Movie Madness ends in a tie! The 464 votes are equally split, so My Cousin Vinny will share the title with To Kill a Mockingbird.
Today we sadly say goodbye to Justice Benham who retires this weekend after nearly 36 years as a Judge on the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Georgia. He is a pillar of this state’s history and it is with deep gratitude that we wish him the best in retirement.
The bar exam is right around the corner! Here’s a tip for test-takers: make sure to engage in some physical activity daily, even stretching or taking a short walk. This will help your body focus and retain more as you study.
#LawyersLivingWell
Gov. Brian Kemp proclaimed April 2023 as Legal Professionalism Month in an effort to increase collegiality and professionalism among Georgia's attorneys during their representation of clients. Kemp signed the proclamation today at the Capitol.
On
#bekindtolawyersday
we just want to tell our members how much they are appreciated ❤️ We hope everyone will take a moment to thank lawyers for all they do!
We are poised to begin moving to the Nathan Deal Judicial Bldg in less than two days. Hats off to the Ga Supreme Ct, which took the lead, moved first, and is open for business there already.