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4 CLE hours, including 1 Trial Practice, 1 Ethics and 1 Professionalism hour
Wednesday, November 12,  8:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Virtual CLE
 

Panels to include:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025, via Zoom
8:00 – 8:05 AM: Welcome and Announcements

8:05 – 9:05 AM: What Judges Wish Lawyers Knew (Professionalism hour pending)
Moderator: Brittanie Browning, Special Counsel, Akerman LLP
Panelists: The Honorable Veronica Cope, Judge, State Court of Gwinnett County
                  The Honorable Shondeana C. Morris, Chief Judge, Superior Court of DeKalb County
                  The Honorable Paige Reese Whitaker, Judge, Superior Court of Fulton County

9:05 – 10:05 AM: The Basics of Legal Malpractice: Perspectives From Both Sides of The V
This panel discussion will be a primer on legal malpractice, looking at duty, breach, causation, damages, affidavits and the use of experts, and privilege/discovery issues. Panelists will share their perspective on the defense of legal malpractice claims thoughts as a plaintiff’s attorney handling these matters.
Panelists: Andy Eaton, Partner, Law Firm GC
                  Pete Werdesheim, Partner, Werdesheim + Newcomb

10:05 – 10:15 AM: Break

10:15 – 11:15 AM: Immigration Law
Moderator: Natalie Rowland, Partner, Taylor Duma LLP
Panelists: Melaney LaGrone, Managing Attorney, LeGrone Law, LLC
                  Bernadine H. Layne, Layne Law Group                  
                  Margaret Jo Reilly, The Reilly Law Firm

11:15 AM – 12:15 PM:  Administrative Law and SCOTUS Changes
This panel discussion will consist of an overview of three Supreme Court Cases from 2024, which set the tone for the fundamental reshaping of the underpinnings of Administrative law. The session will discuss the history of Administrative law and processes, explore potential and actual impacts those cases are having in different circuits, and will discuss what practical steps businesses are taking to address the current changes.    
Panelist: Rachel L. King, Partner, Health Law Strategists

COST: 

Atlanta Bar Member: $150 
Non-Member: $200 
Paralegals: $125 
Law Students: $25 (Atlanta Bar Members); $50 (Atlanta Bar Non-Members)
Judges: FREE

The Zoom link will be sent out to registrants a day or two prior to the event.

To cancel your registration, contact Siana Carmon. In order to receive a refund, cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the start time of the event.