Greetings from the DeKalb Regional High School Mock Trial office! The Regional Competition is right around the corner (Feb. 11-12), and this year we are making a big push to encourage the 16 or more DeKalb high schools that do not have Mock Trial teams to get involved and establish teams. I have participated in this program for seven years and I see what it can do for a student’s self esteem, confidence, and speaking ability. Programs like this one have the potential of saving lives and even discouraging criminal activity, since it requires young people to be involved in something long-term and meaningful. We would like to see more of our DeKalb teens reap these benefits.

Dear DBA Members:
A wonderful new program has recently been instituted at the DeKalb County Police Department: Police Athletic League Plus (PAL Plus). Public Safety Director William Miller briefly spoke about the program at the January Luncheon, but the article below will provide more detailed information. As this is a very new program in DeKalb County, a multitude of volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. The DBA is also considering partnering with PAL in its mission to promote positive growth for the youth of this county while also preventing crime. Please read below for more information. If you would like to volunteer or sponsor an activity, contact Courtney Johnson, cljohnso@co.dekalb.ga.us; Sgt E.C. Adkison, ecadkison@co.dekalb.ga.us; or Det. A.L. Carney, alcarney@co.dekalb.ga.us.

Thank you for your consideration,
Courtney Johnson

200 Youth Vie For State Bar of Georgia-Young Lawyers Division Regional Title More than 80 lawyers from across DeKalb County and greater Atlanta volunteered for the 2010 Regional High School Mock Trial Competition in February at the DeKalb County Courthouse…

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. 13, at the DeKalb County Courthouse. We need evaluators and judges for the three rounds of competition, at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and the 4 p.m. finals. Please let me know if you are available to evaluate or judge one or more rounds (each lasts two-three hours and you will be required to arrive 30 minutes before your round). Include the following in your response email: