A Letter from the DBA President

by Rebecca Crumrine
President, DeKalb Bar Association

What a great kick off to the year! More than 100 people attended our September luncheon where Paula Frederick addressed the membership in her official capacity as State Bar General Counsel. Thank you to Paula, and to all who attended. As Paula recognized, the meeting of the DBA for luncheons is a great tradition and one that many bars are abandoning. Please join us at the Oct. 17 luncheon. Superior Court Judge Clarence F. Seeliger will address the membership along with DeKalb County Atlanta Legal Aid Lawyer Angela Riccetti about the history and impact of Legal Aid in our community. This luncheon has been approved for one hour of CLE credit for Professionalism. Recruit a friend to come with you to the luncheon, and make your reservation by following this link.

Mark your calendars for the Nov. 9 Run for Justice in Decatur’s Oakhurst Village. The event raises money and awareness for Atlanta Legal Aid. Better yet, become part of the DeKalb Bar Run for Justice Challenge. Any DBA team that registers five or more runners will be eligible for a drawing for a $250 gift certificate to the Brickstore Pub and bragging rights for the whole year. Participants can run or walk the race, or be a “phantom” runner and cheer from the sidelines. This is a great way to help the community, get to know your fellow DBA members and sponsor some healthy competition! For more information and to register, visit www.rungeorgia.com/runforjustice.html.

Don’t forget that the DeKalb Bar Foundation’s Great Whiskey Debate is Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the Old Courthouse on Decatur Square. Proceeds from the event benefit Judge Hydrick’s Project S.M.I.L.E., a summer program for high school girls interested in the legal field to introduce them to the legal system. Click for tickets.