Join the FBA Atlanta Chapter’s Young Lawyers Division for the 2023 Vance Forum: The Roberts Court and the Religion Clauses.  Hear from speakers Eric Segall, Nathan Chapman, Caroline Corbin, and Michael Helfand, Moderated by Judge Kevin Newsom.

 

Tickets are $35 for Chapter members, $50 for non-members.  Registered attendees will also be sent a link if you wish to participate remotely. 

Join the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association as it welcomes the newest Northern District of Georgia Judges, honoring Judge Victoria Calvert and Judge Sarah Geraghty. The reception will take place at the State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm on March 22, 2023. Tickets are $25 for chapter members, $45 for non-members, and free for law students and law clerks.

The FBA Atlanta Chapter’s YLD hosts a Fireside Chat featuring Judge Baker and Judge Ray.  All members of the judiciary and bar are invited to attend.  Event will have light hours d’oeuvres and refreshments.  Free for law clerks and law students.  $10 for Chapter members and $25 for non-members.

All members of the bar and judiciary are invited to join the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA on October 20, 2022 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a reception welcoming our federal law clerks. The 2022-2023 Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during this time. Complementary drinks and heavy hors d’oeurves will be served.

Please join members of our legal community for a conversation with The Honorable Julie Carnes, Senior Judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. It will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. at King & Spalding. Lunch will be provided.

 

Law students and members of the judiciary may attend for free. Please RSVP by email to Anna Howard at anna.howard@uga.edu and do not register here on the website.

 

For all others, the cost is $30 for FBA members and $40 for non-members. Please register by clicking on the link below and completing the registration form on this website.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its 2022 Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary. This annual tradition is our opportunity to honor our federal judges for the vital they play in our system of justice.

 

Our keynote speaker this year will be Lonnie T. Brown, Jr., Dean of the University of Tennessee College of Law and Elvin E. Overton Distinguished Professor of Law. After previously serving at the University of Georgia School of Law as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the A. Gus Cleveland Distinguished Chair of Legal Ethics and Professionalism, Dean Brown was named Dean of the University of Tennessee College of Law. He also is author of the book "Defending the Public's Enemy: The Life and Legacy of Ramsey Clark." For our program, Professor Brown will discuss his book and the life and legacy of Ramsey Clark, the lawyer and activist who once served as U.S. Attorney General before later becoming one of the country's most notable defense lawyers.

 

A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. Individual tickets and tables are available for purchase now. Please use the link below to register.

In 2018, Judge Duffey retired from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia after serving for 14 years as a federal judge. Before becoming a judge, he served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia and worked as a partner at a large Atlanta law firm.

 

Please join us for a special conversation in which Judge Duffey will share insights he learned during his 45-year career as he discusses the topic and his new book “The Significant Lawyer: The Pursuit of Purpose and Professionalism.” 

 

This program is approved for 1 hour of CLE professionalism credit and attendees will receive a certificate of attendance they may submit to the State Bar of Georgia.

Please join us for a lively discussion about the rise of domestic extremism, the government’s effort to combat it, and the constitutional issues that this fight implicates. Speakers and panelists include Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice David Nahmias; N.D. Ga. U.S. Attorney Nominee Ryan Buchanan; Assistant Federal Defender Tom Hawker; Director of Policy for the Anti-Defamation League, Southern Division, Aaron Ahlquist; and Independent Journalist Anastasiia Carrier.

 

A reception will be held after the forum. 

Please join members of our legal community for a conversation with The Honorable Amy Totenberg, United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. It will be held on February 24, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bondurant, Mixon & Elmore. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

 

Law students, members of the judiciary, and current federal law clerks may attend for free. Please RSVP by email to Michael Baumrind at baumrind@bmelaw.com and do not register here on the website.

 

For all others, the cost is $25 for FBA members and $35 for non-members. Please register by clicking on the link below and completing the registration form on this website.

Please join us for an outdoor reception to welcome Atlanta’s new federal law clerks, swear in the FBA Atlanta Chapter’s new officers, and congratulate our new Chief Judge Timoth C. Batten. The reception will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the Piedmont Driving Club. It is free for judges and clerks and $25 for FBA members. 

The Younger Lawyer's Division of the Atlanta Chapter invites FBA members and other members of the bar to its Summer Social on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Park Tavern. Business casual attire is recommended. Please complete the registration form to reserve your spot!

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend a reception honoring Judge Steven D. Grimberg. The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, at the State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303. The reception is free to attend and registration can be completed in advance through this website. For questions about the event, please contact Idally Hunter at Idally.Hunter@alston.com or (404) 881-4682.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association cordially invites you to attend a Conversation with the Honorable Richard W. Story. U.S. Senior District Judge, Northern District of Georgia. The event will be held on November 8, 2019 from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. at the law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP. The event is free for all to attend, but all attendees must register in advance through this website. For questions concerning the event, please contact Edward Marshall at edward.marshall@agg.com or 404.873.8536.

All members of the bar and judiciary are invited to join the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA on October 15, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a reception honoring our federal law clerks. The 2019–2020 Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during this time. Complementary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to once again host this outstanding writing seminar presented by Ross Guberman.  This session of the seminar will begin at 9:30 a.m. (registration opens at 9:00 a.m.) and is intended for attorneys who are more experienced writers. There also will be reception immediately following the afternoon session of this seminar from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for seminar attendees and judges of the Northern District of Georgia.

 

This seminar has been approved for 3 hours of CLE credit, and all attendees will receive a copy of the book Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Best Advocates, by Ross Guberman.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to once again host this outstanding writing seminar presented by Ross Guberman.  This session of the seminar will begin at 2:00 p.m. (registration opens at 1:30 p.m.) and is intended for newer attorneys to the practice of law.  There also will be reception immediately following the afternoon seminar from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. for seminar attendees and judges of the Northern District of Georgia.

 

This seminar has been approved for 3 hours of CLE credit, and all attendees will receive a copy of the book Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Best Advocates, by Ross Guberman.

 

Please note that State Bar YLD members are eligible for the FBA member price of this seminar, even if they are not FBA members.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to present the 2019 Robert S. Vance Luncheon with keynote speaker Paul Rashkind on the subject of Gideon v. Wainwright: A Multimedia Museum.

 

Mr. Rashkind is Chief of the Appellate Division for the Federal Public Defender, Southern District of Florida, and a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer.  He has co-chaired the Federal Defenders Supreme Court Resource and Assistance Panel, as well as the National Association of Federal Defenders Amicus Curiae Committee. Mr. Rashkind has served as a member of the Adjunct Faculty for the University of Miami School of Law, and has written extensively on the subjects of criminal law, legal ethics, trial and appellate practice. He lectures frequently on behalf of the Federal Judicial Center and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association coordially invites you to a reception in honor of our newest judges to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the District Court for the Northern District of Georgia: the Honorable Britt C. Grant, the Honorable William M. Ray, and the Honorable J. P. Boulee.

The Younger Lawyers Division’s Summer Mixer is open to all lawyers, clerks, summer associates, law students, and members of the federal judiciary.  The Summer Mixer is a great opportunity to meet and interact with members of our legal community in a casual setting.

For questions about the event, please contact Matt Brigman at mbrigman@kslaw.com

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host the 2019 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary. The keynote speakers this year are The Honorable Steve C. Jones and Bertis Downs IV. The Honorable Steve C. Jones is a United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Georgia, appointed by former President Barack Obama in 2011. Bertis Downs IV is an attorney and adjunct professor at the University of Georgia School of Law. His specialty is entertainment law, and he has represented the band R.E.M. throughout their career.

 

The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at the Piedmont Driving Club. A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $65 for FBA members, $90 for non-members, and $650 for a table of 9.

 

Please email Jennifer Daughtry at jdaughtry@kilpatricktownsend.com if you have any dietary restrictions for the luncheon (e.g., vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).

Join the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia for Meet the District Court: An Introduction to Practice in the Northern District.

Program includes: an Orientation on the Clerk's Office with James N. Hatten, District Court Executive and Clerk of Dourt; District Judge Perspectives and Observations with the Hon. Richard W. Story, Hon. Leigh Martin May, and Hon. Mark Cohen; and, Magistrate Judge Responsibilities and Perspectives with the Hon. Linda T. Walker, Hon. Alan J. Baverman, and Hon. John K. Larkins III.

THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED WITH A DATE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE DISTRICT COURT IN THE COMING WEEKS.

 

 

 

The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association presents a lunch and learn CLE with the Honorable Richard W. Story. The format will be a roundtable discussion with Judge Story and current and former Northern District of Georgia law clerks discussing tips and tricks for practice in the Northern District. Audience questions and participation will be encouraged.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys cordially invite you to hear remarks by the Hon. Elizabeth L. Branch and a presentation by the Hon. Frank M. Hull regarding the artwork of the Hon. Phyllis A. Kravitch. Reception to follow.

Free for judiciary members and current law clerks. Judiciary members and law clerks should contact anna_howard@gand.uscourts.gov to RSVP in lieu of online registration.

$35 for all others.

 

The Younger Lawyer's Division is pleased to host the next installment of its Conversation Series, this time featuring guest of honor Judge Michael L. Brown of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The event is free for all FBA members, law students, and current federal clerks, and $15 for all others.

All members of the bar and judiciary are invited to join the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA on October 2, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a reception welcoming our federal law clerks. The 2018–2019 Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during this time. Complementary drinks and heavy hors d’oeurves will be served.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association cordially invites you to a reception in honor of our new federal judges. The reception will be held in the State Bar Conference Center on Thursday, July 26, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $40 per person, but free to all members of the federal judiciary. All registrations must be completed in advance through this website; no onsite registration will be available. For questions about the event, please contact David Bain at dbain@bain-law.com or (404) 724-9990.

The Younger Lawyers Division’s Summer Mixer is open to all lawyers, clerks, summer associates, law students, and members of the federal judiciary. The Summer Mixer is a great opportunity to meet and interact with members of our legal community in a casual setting.

 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host the 2018 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary. The keynote speaker this year is Melissa Fay Greene, author of six non-fiction books, including The Underdogs. The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, at the Piedmont Driving Club. A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $65 for FBA members, $90 for non-members, and $650 for a table of 9.

 

Please email Christina Baugh at cbaugh@fellab.com if you have any dietary restrictions for the luncheon (e.g.. vegetarian, gluten free, etc.).

The Younger Lawyers Division of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host this session of its 2018 Conversation Series featuring guest of honor, The Honorable Jill Pryor of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The event is free for all to attend, but all attendees must register in advance through this website. The event will be held on March 27, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the law firm of Bondurant, Mixon & Elmore.

The FBA Atlanta Chapter is pleased to host this year's first event of the Younger Lawyers Division Conversation Series with guest of honor The Honorable BJay Pak, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. This causual lunch event is open to all lawyers, regardless of whether he or she qualifies as a younger lawyer. It will be held at the State Bar of Georgia on January 22, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $16 for FBA members and $20 for non-members, but is free for members of the Judiciary and current federal court law clerks. For questions about the event, please contact anna_howard@gand.uscourts.gov.  

Members of Federal Bar Association are invited to join us on November 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. for a reception honoring our federal law clerks. The 2017–2018 Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during this time. The reception will be held at The Ritz-Carlton downtown, 181 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, GA 30303 and is free of charge to federal law clerks, judges, and FBA members.  Please note that this event is for FBA members only at this time.

This offer is strictly limited to members of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.  Meet and get to know FBA members from Chapters across the country at the Atlanta Chapter’s evening reception at the Center for Civil and Human Rights on Friday evening, September 15th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open bars and catering by Wolfgang Puck 

 

The Center’s address is 100 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard, Atlanta, GA. The price to attend this reception only is: $40 per FBA Atlanta Chapter member (plus $40 each for up to two guests of the Chapter member regardless whether the guests are Chapter members) who must register through this website no later than September 8, 2017; and $50 per FBA Atlanta Chapter member at the door (plus $50 each for up to two guests of the Chapter member regardless whether the guests are Atlanta Chapter members).
 
For details on how to register for other FBA 2017 Convention events, please see:  http://www.fedbar.org/Education/Calendar-CLE-events/2017-Annual-Meeting-and-Convention-.aspx

 

We look forward to seeing you at the Convention!

This offer is strictly limited to members of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.  Meet and get to know FBA members from Chapters across the country at the Atlanta Chapter’s evening reception at the Atlanta History Center on Thursday evening, September 14th from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Open bars and catering by Low Country Catering.

 

The Atlanta History Center’s address is 130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW, Atlanta, GA. The price to attend this reception only is: $40 per FBA Atlanta Chapter members (plus $40 each for up to two guests of the Chapter member regardless whether the guests are Chapter member) who register through this website before September 7, 2017; and $50 per FBA Atlanta Chapter member at the door (plus $50 each for up to two guests of the Chapter member regardless whether the guests are Atlanta Chapter member).

 
For details on how to register for other FBA 2017 Convention events, please see:  http://www.fedbar.org/Education/Calendar-CLE-events/2017-Annual-Meeting-and-Convention-.aspx
 
We look forward to seeing you at the Convention!

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites its members to attend the 2017 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary. The keynote speaker this year is Stuart E. Eizenstat, the Former Chief White House domestic policy adviser to President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981); U.S. Ambassador to the European Union; Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade; Under Secretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs; and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration (1993-2001).The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Piedmont Driving Club. A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m. and the luncheon will begin at 12:00 p.m. The cost is $60 for FBA members, $70 for non-members, and $550 for a table of 9.

 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia are pleased to present this CLE seminar on Technology in the Northern District Courtroom. This morning session will be comprised of the following presentations: (1)  Nuts & Bolts of Courtroom Technology; (2) Ethics in a Digital World; (3) Responding to Cyber Threats from Digital Analysis to Counter Hacking; and (4) Digital Footprints on the Internet. This program has been approved for the following CLE credits: 3 hours general, 3 hours trial practice, and 1 hour ethics.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia are pleased to present this CLE seminar on Technology in the Northern District Courtroom. This afternoon session will be comprised of the following presentations: (1) Nuts &  Bolts of Courtroom Technology; (2) Digital Footprints on the Internet; (3) Ethics in a Digital World; and (4) a panel discussion regarding Wise Advice for Using Technology at Trial. This program has been approved for the following CLE credits: 3 hours general, 3 hours trial practice, and 1 hour ethics.
 

This is a 2.5 hour CLE program tailored for younger lawyers.  Hear from District Judges Richard W. Story, Leigh Martin May, and Mark H. Cohen and Magistrate Judges Linda T. Walker, Alan J. Baverman, and Walter E. Johnson, along with the Clerk of Court James N. Hatten and Courtroom Technology Specialist Mark Allen.  Impress your clients and your colleagues with the knowledge and wisdom shared by these insiders.

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invite you to attend a reception honoring Magistrate Judge Alan J. Baverman, who is the newly elected President of the Federal Magistrate Judges Association.  The reception will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m on November 8, 2016, at the Richard B. Russell Building and is free to attend.

Members of the bar are invited to join us on October 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. for a reception honoring the federal law clerks for the Northern District of Georgia.  The reception will be held at the downtown Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303, and is free of charge to law clerks and judges.  The cost to attend is $20 for members of the Federal Bar Association and $70 for non-members.  The 2015-2016 Federal Bar Association Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during the reception.

The Younger Lawyers Division’s Summer Mixer is open to all lawyers, clerks, summer associates, and members of the federal judiciary.  The Summer Mixer is a great opportunity to meet and interact with members of our legal community in a casual setting.  For practicing attorneys and summer associates, registration must be completed through this website and the cost is $20 to attend.  For members of the judiciary and current federal law clerks, the event is free to attend and they should RSVP by emailing Ben Cheesbro at bcheesbro@caplancobb.com instead of registering through this website.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its 2016 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary featuring keynote speaker Benjamin Ginsberg, counsel to the Bush and Romney presidential campaigns.

 

Mr. Ginsberg is a practicing attorney in Washington, D.C. focused on election law.  He has represented numerous political parties, campaigns, candidates, and members of Congress on issues including federal and state campaign finance laws, election administration, and election recounts and contests.  Most notably, Mr. Ginsberg served as national counsel to the Bush and Romney presidential campaigns, and he played a central role in the 2000 Florida recount.  He currently serves as counsel to the Republican Governors Association.

 

The luncheon will be held at the Piedmont Driving Club on June 21.  A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the main luncheon at noon.  The cost is $45 for FBA members and $65 for non-members.  A table for up to 9 attendees may be purchased for $450.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to present he 2016 Robert S. Vance Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Mary Beth Tinker. 

 

Ms.Tinker is a free speech and youth rights advocate known for her role in the Supreme Court’s landmark 1969 case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent School District, dealing with student protests of the Vietnam War. Today, Ms. Tinker conducts speaking tours across the United States to educate children and youth about their rights, to promote the First Amendment, and to urge young people to become agents of positive change in their schools and communities.

 

The Vance Forum is held annually in Atlanta to honor the legacy of Judge Vance, a distinguished jurist who was assassinated in 1989. All members of the federal judiciary in Atlanta are invited to attend.  The cost for members of the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is $35.  The cost for non-members is $45.  All registrations must be completed by April 15, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. EST.

 

Each guests will need to bring a photo ID.  No telephones, computers, cameras or electronic devices will be allowed in the courthouse.  Due to courthouse security, guests are encouraged to arrive early.
 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites its members and guests to join us as we celebrate The Honorable William C. O’Kelley and his 45 years on the federal bench.  The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2015, at 12:00 p.m. at the Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30303.  The cost is $35 for Atlanta chapter members and $45 for non-members. For directions, please visit www.capitalcityclub.org.

Members of the Federal Bar Association are invited to join us on October 28, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. for a reception honoring the federal law clerks for the Northern District of Georgia.  The reception will be held at the downtown Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303, and is free of charge to members of the Federal Bar Association.  The 2015-2016 Federal Bar Association Atlanta Chapter officers also will be sworn in during the reception.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, in partnership with the The Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, is pleased to host "Women in Leadership: Honoring Women Judges on the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals."  This panel discussion will be moderated by the Hon. Frank M. Hull and feature the Hon. Beverly B. Martin, the Hon. Julie E. Carnes, and the  Hon. Jill A. Pryor.  Check-in will begin at 3:00 p.m. and the program will be from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.  There will be a reception immediately after the program.

 

Please bring a photo ID for security clearance.  Telephones, computers, cameras, or electronic devices are not allowed in the courthouse and must be checked at security.  Arriving with electronics may delay your entry to the building.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to once again host this outstanding writing seminar presented by Ross Guberman.  This session of the seminar will begin at 9:00 a..m. (registration opens at 8:30 a.m.) and is intended for experienced attorneys with 7 or more years of experience in legal writing.  There also will be reception immediately following the afternoon younger lawyers' seminar from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. for seminar attendees and judges of the Northern District of Georgia.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to once again host this outstanding writing seminar presented by Ross Guberman.  This session of the seminar will begin at 2:00 p.m. (registration opens at 1:30 p.m.) and is intended for newer attorneys with fewer than 7 years of experience in legal writing.  There also will be reception immediately following the afternoon the seminar from 5:15 to 7:00 p.m. for seminar attendees and judges of the Northern District of Georgia.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host its 2015 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary.  The keynote speaker for this year's luncheon is Former U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss. 

 

The luncheon will be held at the Piedmont Driving Club on Tuesday, June 23, 2015.  A members-only reception will begin at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon will begin at noon.

The Atlanta Chapter is pleased to offer its next program in its Conversation Series with notable members of our legal community. In this program, the Atlanta Chapter proudly presents special guests the Honorable William C. O’Kelley, Miles Alexander and C.B. Rogers. The Conversation will be moderated by C.B.’s son-in-law, practicing attorney, Halsey G. Knapp, Jr.

 

In the 1950s, these three lawyers began their careers in Atlanta, Georgia.  From diverse beginnings, they established reputations for being, among other things, the elder statesman of the U.S. IP bar, a trial lawyer and member of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and a sitting judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court. They became and continue to be Atlanta legal icons.

 

Join us for an afternoon of lively conversation about the practice of law in Atlanta, Georgia -- what it was and why it changed. Learn how you might better serve your clients and your profession based on the experience, skills, and insights of these noted professionals.

 

There will be a short reception following the presentation.

 

For any questions, please contact Kayla Tolbert at (404) 835-9408 or kayla@khlawfirm.com

The Vance Forum is held annually in Atlanta to honor the legacy of Judge Vance, a distinguished jurist who was assassinated in 1989.  We are pleased to announce that the keynote speaker this year will be Doug Shipman, Chief Executive Officer of The National Center for Civil and Human Rights.  All members of the federal judiciary in Atlanta are invited to attend.

 

Each guest will need to bring a photo ID. No telephones, computers, cameras or electronic devices will be allowed in the courthouse. Due to courthouse security, guests are encouraged to arrive early

 

The Atlanta Chapter is pleased to invite its members to a Reception Honoring the New Judges Appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.  Our guests will include the Honorable Leigh Martin May, the Honorable Mark H. Cohen, and the Honorable Eleanor L. Ross.

 

The reception will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2015, from 5:30 to 7:3p p.m. (drinks and heave hors d'oeuvres) at the Capital City Club, 7 John Portman Boulevard NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

 

Please note that this event is open to Atlanta Chapter members only.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to present this unique CLE program titled "Acting Professionally: A Dramatic Guided Tour to the Perceptions of Law as a Profession as Shown in the Plays of William Shakespeare."  This innovative program analyzes the public perception of lawyers using the plays of William Shakespeare as a lens and starting point. Panelists will lead a discussion of these perceptions based upon the plays, the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, and various professionalism statements and aspirational ideals.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA cordially invites the judges and law clerks of the United States Court of Appeals, the United States District Court, and the United States Bankruptcy Court to a reception welcoming the new law clerks.  The reception will be held in the Congress Room at the Ritz Carlton, Atlanta.  Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  This event is limited to judges, law clerks, and Atlanta Chapter members only.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host its 2014 Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary.  The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 200 Peachtree, which is located at 200 Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.  It will begin with a members-only reception at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon.

This year’s speaker is The Honorable Alexander M. Sanders, Jr.  Judge Sanders served as Chief Judge of the South Carolina Court of Appeals, 19th President of the College of Charleston, and a member of both the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate.  He has B.S. and LL.B. degrees from the University of South Carolina and an LL.M. degree from the University of Virginia. He has practiced law for more than 50 years, and taught law as a member of the adjunct faculty at USC and the Harvard Law School.  He was a Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard, and Chairman of the Board of the National Judicial College.  He was a Founder and Chairman of the Charleston School of Law.

 
According to Judge Sanders, he has also been a soldier, a soybean farmer and a circus performer. In 2002, he was the Democratic nominee to succeed Strom Thurmond in the United States Senate. Although his campaign was unsuccessful, his principal campaign literature, in the format of a baseball card, was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York.  He is a member of the Harvard Club of New York and Sam’s Wholesale Club.

The luncheon cost for FBA members is $45 or $450 for a table of 9.  The luncheon cost for non-members is $65.  To register, please click on the link.

The Atlanta Chapter is pleased to again offer the opportunity to participate in a luncheon conversation with a historic member of our legal community. The Atlanta Chapter is proud to present the next program in its Conversation Series with special guest the Honorable Robert L. Vining, Jr., Senior United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. The Conversation will be moderated by his friend and colleague on the Northern District bench, the Honorable Charles A. Pannell, Jr.

 

Judge Vining’s illustrious legal career spans more than 55 years. His service to the federal judiciary dates to 1979 when President Carter appointed him to serve the Northern District of Georgia. Judge Vining attended the University of Georgia, serving in the Air Force before completing his undergraduate studies and receiving his law degree. In 1959, he began his law practice in Dalton Georgia and was the first Solicitor General of the newly created Conasauga Judicial Circuit. He became a Superior Court Judge in 1969, serving until his appointment to the federal bench.

 

The luncheon will be held on Wednesday, June 4th, from noon until 1:15 p.m. at the Capital City Downtown Club, located at 7 John Portman Boulevard (formerly Harris Street), Atlanta, GA 30303.

Welcome to Atlanta – Younger Lawyers’ Division Reception for 2014 Summer Associates and New Attorneys to the Atlanta Area

 

The Younger Lawyers’ Division of the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host the first annual reception welcoming 2014 summer associates and new attorneys to the Atlanta area.  The event will be a terrific opportunity for new lawyers and prospective lawyers from different area firms to interact and learn about the Federal Bar Association and its annual programs targeted toward Atlanta’s federal-court practitioners.

The Atlanta Chapter of the FBA and the ABA are co-sponsoring the Administrative Law Spring Conference at the Grand Hyatt Buckhead on Friday, April 25, 2014.

 
This one-day seminar will present the "best of the best."  Hear speakers from the General counsel's office of Coca-Cola and Home Depot along with distinguished experts from the Emory Law School and the US Attorney's Office.  This program offers 5 CLE credit hours.  Space is limited.

To review the full program and register, please visit the registration page on the ABA's website.

 

Please disregard the link below saying no seats available - registration must be completed through the ABA's website at the link above, not through this page.
 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host its first ever “Cyber Liability Luncheon” on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, at 12:00 p.m. at the offices of Alston & Bird, LLP.  Recent news stories about government surveillance, data breaches, and hacking have made data security and privacy issues the center of attention.  Enjoy lunch with other chapter members and hear from leaders in the fields of cybercrime and cyber liability on the most significant trends and issues for 2014.  This will be a unique educational event you will not want to miss!

The Vance Forum is held annually while the Eleventh Circuit sits en banc in Atlanta to honor the legacy of Judge Vance, a distinguished jurist who was assassinated in 1989.

 

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for the 2014 Vance Forum is Sam Olens, Attorney General for the State of Georgia.  The luncheon will be held on Monday, February 3, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Elbert P. Tuttle United States Court of Appeals Building, which is located at 56 Forsyth St. N.W., Atlanta, GA 30303.  Registration will begin at 11:00 a.m.

 

All members of the Federal judiciary in Atlanta are invited to attend.  The price is $35 for FBA members and $45 for non-members.  Tables of 8 are available for purchase for $280.

The Federal Defender Program for the Northern District of Georgia is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its founding.  The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to be sponsoring a lunch event with a panel of speakers (featuring Judge O'Kelley, who was deeply involved in creating the FDP) to mark the occasion.  The luncheon will be held at the State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303, on January 15, 2014, at 12:00 p.m.  All tickets are $25, and both members and non-members of the FBA are invited to attend.

In conjunction with the Northern District of Georgia, the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to sponsor this legal writing seminar for younger lawyers, entiled "Four Steps to Standout Legal Writing," presented by noted speaker and author Ross Guberman, president of Legal Writing Pro, LLC, and adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School. The seminar will be from 2-5 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, at the Georgia World Congress Center. This seminar is for attorneys with less than 7 years of experience and members of the Younger Lawyers Division (YLD) of the State Bar of Georgia (there is a separate afternoon session for more experienced litigators - see below to register). It is approved for 3 hours of CLE credit, and attendees will receive copies of two of Guberman's books. There also will be reception immediately following the seminar from 5-7 p.m., which will be hosted by federal district and magistrate judges of the Northern District of Georgia

In conjunction with the Northern District of Georgia, the Atlanta Chapter of the FBA is pleased to sponsor this legal writing seminar for experienced litigators entitled "Point Made: How to Write Like the Nation's Best Advocates," presented by noted speaker and author Ross Guberman, president of Legal Writing Pro, LLC, and adjunct professor at The George Washington University Law School. This seminar will be from 9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, at the Georgia World Congress Center (there is a separate afternoon seminar available for younger lawyers with less than 7 years experience - see above to register). It is approved for 3 hours of CLE credit, and attendees will receive copies of two of Guberman's books. There also will be reception immediately following the afternoon YLD seminar from 5-7 p.m., which will be hosted by federal district and magistrate judges of the Northern District of Georgia.

The Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association is pleased to host the 2013 Annual Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary. This annual event honors our federal judges for the vital role they play in our system of justice. This year's speaker is W.J. Michael Cody, who as a young lawyer in Memphis during the critical years of the civil rights movement was a witness to some of the most significant events of the times. His luncheon topic is "King at the Mountain Top: The Representation of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Memphis, April 3-4, 1968." Mr. Cody was one of six lawyers providing legal representation to Dr. King, on the momentous day in Memphis when Dr. King was assassinated while in town to support the striking sanitation workers. The luncheon will be held on June 25, 2013, at the Piedmont Driving Club. There will be a members-only reception at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon from noon to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $45 for members of the FBA and $65 for non-members.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in conjunction with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Inc. present the Northern District Technology Seminar. The topics include the following: (1) Predictive Coding: What it is and What it Means for the Future of e-Discovery; (2) Use of iPad at Trial; and (3) Hands-on Demonstration of Technology Availabile in the Northern District Courtroom. We expect to receive approval for 3 trial CLE hours. If you have any questions, please contact John Jett at jjett@kilpatricktownsend.com or 404-815-6020. DO NOT contact the Northern District of Georgia Court with questions about this seminar.

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in conjunction with the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Inc. present the Northern District Technology Seminar. The topics include the following: (1) Predictive Coding: What it is and What it Means for the Future of e-Discovery; (2) Use of iPad at Trial; and (3) Hands-on Demonstration of Technology Availabile in the Northern District Courtroom. We expect to receive approval for 3 trial CLE hours. If you have any questions, please contact John Jett at jjett@kilpatricktownsend.com or 404-815-6020. DO NOT contact the Northern District of Georgia Court with questions about this seminar.