Elizabeth Marum, left, and Adriana de la Torriente, both of Decatur-based firm Torriente Marum, bid early and often on items at the annual art auction hosted recently by Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL). More details and a slide show…

Scene from the 2010 Mock Trial Attorneys: It’s that time again – time for the YLD-sponsored Mock Trial competition for high school students. The DeKalb regional competition is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 12, at the DeKalb County Courthouse. Thanks so much to…

We wanted to share these images of the smiling faces at the Samuel L. Jones Boys and Girls Club, thanks to the generous gifts donated by our Bar members at the Holiday party in December. The grand total was 86…

The Law Day proclamation signed by CEO Burrell Ellis is read by Public Safety Director William Z. Miller

This year, the DeKalb Bar Association again partnered with DeKalb County and City of Decatur Schools to celebrate Law Day, a national initiative developed by the American Bar Association (ABA). The 2010 Law Day theme was Law in the 21st Century: Enduring Traditions and Emerging Challenges. To commemorate Law Day each year, members of the DeKalb Bar visit local high schools to make presentations that celebrate our legal system. This year, nine attorneys visited more than 20 classes to commemorate Law Day.

As in years past, the Bar sponsored an essay contest for students in grades 6-8 and a poster contest for students in grades 4-5. We had more than 50 submissions and the winners are listed below. The first place recipients in each category attended the DeKalb Bar luncheon and had an opportunity to discuss their poster/essay with the members of the Bar. The first place essays are printed below.

DeKalb Bar Sponsors Cedar Grove High School Students
in a “Journey Through Justice”

In March, 25 students from Cedar Grove High School learned about the law at the State Bar of Georgia. The DeKalb Bar Association provided a $500 sponsorship, through which the transportation and lunch costs were paid for the participants. The State Bar’s Law-Related Education Program, “A Journey Through Justice,” provided a four-hour, interactive learning experience for students and teachers.

Pictured at left: “State witnesses” are all smiles about the verdict.

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