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The officers and directors of the DeKalb Bar Association and the DeKalb Lawyers Association cordially invite you to attend the annual Bench and Bar Cocktail Reception in honor of the members of the DeKalb County Judiciary. Thursday, March 16, 5:30-7:30 pm…
Extend a warm welcome to these newest members of our organization. Be sure to introduce them to your colleagues at DeKalb Bar programs and events in the coming year, and invite them to get involved with our committees and sections.…
Scene at the January FLS Breakfast The Family Law Section Breakfast is held on the first Thursday of each month, 7:30-9 am at the historic Old Courthouse on the Square in downtown Decatur, 101 E. Court Square. Join us for…
Our speaker for the January luncheon was Minority Caucus Chair Stacey Evans, Georgia House of Representatives. Join us in March at the Bench and Bar Cocktail Reception. More information here. Be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 18, for our…
by Arman Deganian
President, DeKalb Bar Association
litnerlaw.com
It was a tough, contentious year, in 2016, for all us in Georgia and the rest of this great country. How about we start the year with some levity for a change? Let’s talk about the Atlanta Falcons! We are in the playoffs! For a true Falcons fan, this is a time of year which brings renewed hope, and, all too often, is immediately followed by fits of disappointment, resentment, debilitating sadness, confusion, and utter rage. Oh boy, my emotions are off the charts, and I don’t know how to prepare for the rollercoaster that we have all already hopped onto. Whether you like it or not, we are going to the playoffs.
Be sure to RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 17, for our monthly luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 19, at the historic Old Courthouse on the square, 101 E. Court Square in downtown Decatur. To RSVP now click here.
Our speaker is Minority Caucus Chair Stacey Evans, Georgia House of Representatives.
Elected to the State House of Representatives in 2010, Stacey Godfrey Evans represents parts of Smyrna and Marietta. She practices law through S.G. Evans Law, LLC where she represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation. She began her legal career with Powell Goldstein Frazer & Murphy LLP, which later became Bryan Cave LLP. She also partnered with Lin Wood in a litigation boutique (Wood, Hernacki & Evans, LLC) for several years. She remains co-counsel with Mr. Wood on several significant litigation matters.
What better way to celebrate Groundhog Day than at the February 2 Family Law Section Breakfast? You might even see your shadow! You're sure to start your day with FLS fellowship, an insightful speaker and a delicious breakfast. The Family…