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Bar Poll
Elisha Kodish
Conducts bar polls to evaluate judicial candidates in contested elections.
Career Management
Teresa T. Kennedy, Susan H. Richardson, Anne H. Whitaker
Provides various suggestions and ideas for using law degree other than for the practice of law.
Catastrophic Illness Help Line
Rebecca Christian Smith
Database of members who have experienced Catastrophic Illnesses who can serve as mentors to those newly diagnosed.
Community Outreach
David S. Gruskin
Seeks opportunities for members to serve the community at large.
Courts
Hank Fellows
Works as a liaison between bench and bar to promote independent judiciary.
Disaster Response Committee
Joshua L. Becker, Keri Conley
Working to develop a plan of action in the event of a pandemic or natural disaster in the United States (ex: Bird Flu, Hurricane Katrina).
Editorial Board
Beth T. Baer
Works with staff on the monthly newsletter, The Atlanta Lawyer, and other printed and electronic publications, including content, appearance and advertising.
Law Day/Law Week
W. Clay Massey
Coordinates the events for celebrating National Law Day/Week.
Law School Outreach
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem
Provides forum for bar members to give Georgia law schools (Mercer, Emory, GSU, UGA, and John Marshall) students practical advice and information.
Lawyer v Lawyer
Timothy Rigsbee
Recruits volunteer Atlanta Bar Association members mediate disputes between lawyers.
Human Resources
Sharon P. Morgan
Advises Bar officers and staff on human resource issues
Membership & Member Benefits
Harold E. Franklin Jr.
Develops and implements plans to retain and recruit members. Monitors the member benefit package and makes additional recommendations for benefits.
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Pro Bono
Rita Sheffey, Sherry Neal
Promotes and coordinates Pro Bono programs among members & Sections
Reputation and Public Trust
Ben L. Weinberg, Jr.
Public Relations
Jacquelyn H. Saylor
Helps to promote the Bar’s activities and members to the public through media contacts.
Speakers Bureau
Chris McFadden
Recruits volunteers to speak on behalf of the Association at community groups and organizations.
Sponsorship
Jennifer M. Meyerowitz
Solicits sponsors for non-dues revenue.
PROJECTS
Atlanta Bard
Cathy O’Neil, June 2009 Performance
Plans and produces variety show, "A Courthouse Line," akin to old “Law Revue” type shows.
Technology & Website
Daniel L. Gibbs
Assists staff with decisions regarding technology and website.
Legal Runaround
Louis R. Cohan
Coordinates annual legal run and 5k road race.
Minority Clerkship
Judge Carl W. McCalla, III
Provides summer associate positions in Atlanta law firms for 1st year minority law students from Georgia’s five law schools.
Summer Law Internship Program
S. Wade Malone, Natasha Perdew Silas
The Summer Law Intern Program recruits law firms, government agencies & corporations to host high school students interested in law and government for paid six-week summer intern positions. Download the 2010 Summer Law Internship application here.
Legal Eagles
Brynda R. Insley
Lawyers who ride motorcycles participate in rides for fun, fellowship, and to promote civility on roads.
Sports League
Douglas L. Gilfillan
Plans and schedules athletic leagues for Atlanta’s lawyers. The funds collected by the participants and the expenses incurred are handled by the Bar’s financial staff. No funds are budgeted for the Sports League activities.
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