insights, news and announcements for our members, colleagues and community
Extend a warm welcome 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. New…
By Kyla Lines, Family Law Section Chair
On Sept. 10, the Family Law Section presented its inaugural seminar, “Not Your Everyday Custody Case: Advanced Issues Facing Custody Litigators and Guardians ad Litem.” The seminar was held at the State Bar of Georgia, and it was, by all accounts, a resounding success. During the eight hour seminar, the attendees heard about the impact of divorce on children from multiple mental health professionals, including Dr. Roy Sanders of Decatur Family Psychiatry, Dr. Kim Oppenheimer of Child Custody Solutions, LLC, and Dr. Allison Hill of Peachtree Psychological Associates. They also heard from seasoned family law practitioners and guardians ad litem about how (and perhaps more importantly, how not) to litigate complex custody cases. Finally, a panel of judges from DeKalb and Fulton counties answered questions about their views on various issues that arise in custody cases.
Judge Eleanor L. Ross was our guest speaker at the Sept. luncheon. She was nominated to serve as a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia by President Barack Obama in 2013. She is the…
On August 26, The DeKalb Bar Association Trial Lawyers Section (TLS) enjoyed the latest of the occasional “A View From The Bench” series. Judges J.P. Boulee and Mike Jacobs, DeKalb County’s newest judges, were joined and supported by their colleagues,…
by Daniel DeWoskin
President, DeKalb Bar Association
atlantatrial.com
For those of you who were able to attend the last DeKalb Bar Association meeting, you heard me speak about how our organization is in a unique position to stand out as a positive force in DeKalb County at this time. If you have seen anything in the newspaper or on television regarding DeKalb County, the chances are that it has been negative. Our former CEO has been convicted of perjury and criminal attempt to commit theft by extortion. Another former commissioner was sentenced to federal prison for defrauding taxpayers. Our county is mired in concerns about corruption, misuse of taxpayer dollars, uncertainty regarding incorporation of cities, and distrust of our leaders. An anticipated report from an independent investigation into the county makes it clear that the end is not in sight.
Please note on your calendar and RSVP now for the September Bar luncheon on Sept. 17 when we welcome Judge Eleanor L. Ross as our guest speaker. Judge Eleanor L. Ross was nominated to serve as a judge of the…