DeKalb Bar News – Page 45 – The newsletter of the DeKalb Bar Association in DeKalb County, Georgia

The Practice Corner: What Mock Trial Has Taught Me This Past Year

March 10, 2013
The Practice Corner

by Daniel DeWoskin
Trial Attorney
www.atlantatrial.com

Every year, I volunteer as an attorney coach for a nearby high school. As some of you may be familiar with my previous articles, I find my participation with mock trial to be among the most rewarding of my extracurricular activities as a lawyer. In addition to enjoying working with students as they learn the rules of evidence, the process of preparing witnesses and a case at large, and how to effectively work with their peers, there is a collective feeling of accomplishment for my fellow coaches and the students when it all comes together at the competition.

From the President: A Profile of Judge Clarence F. Seeliger, a True Pioneer

February 6, 2013
DeKalb Bar Feature

by Denise VanLanduyt
President, DeKalb Bar Association

This year the DeKalb Bar Association honors Judge Clarence F. Seeliger with our Pioneer Award for his years of service and leadership to the DeKalb County Bench, Bar, and public.

Judge Seeliger was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He attended the University of Washington, graduating with a degree in Political Science in 1963. He entered the United States Air Force in 1963, serving in Biloxi, Mississippi; Savannah, Georgia; Vietnam; Thailand; and Altus, Oklahoma. He was released from service in August, 1967, with the rank of captain.

Judge Clarence Seeliger

Judge Seeliger went on to attend Emory University Law School, entering in the fall of 1967 and graduating in March 1970. While at Emory Law, he interned at the Southern Regional Council, a biracial commission of lawyers, ministers and newspaper editors from 13 Southern states who opposed segregation and urged more whites to champion equal rights. He was admitted to the Bar in 1970. He later opened a solo practice in Decatur.

Reporter for the Daily Report R. Robin McDonald captured the brewing scene in DeKalb and then-lawyer Seeliger’s experiences, which led to his decision to run for judge:

It’s Not Too Late! Sponsor the Bench and Bar Dinner March 7

February 5, 2013
DeKalb Bar Events

There is still time to sponsor the 2013 Bench and Bar Dinner, and we have several sponsorship levels available. For more information, download the sponsorship form here, or contact our Executive Director Cindy Harris at 404-373-2580. The Annual Bench and…

RSVP for the Bench and Bar Dinner by Feb. 27

February 5, 2013
DeKalb Bar Events

The officers and directors of the DeKalb Bar Association and the DeKalb Lawyers Association cordially invite you to attend the annual Bench and Bar dinner in honor of the members of the DeKalb County Judiciary. Date: Thursday, March 7 Time:…

Welcome New Members!

February 5, 2013
DeKalb Bar Membership

Please join us with a warm welcome for these newest members of the DeKalb Bar Association. Sarah Stottlemyer Stottlemyer & Associates Rebecca Franklin Andrew Stevens Stevens & Stevens, LLC Not yet a DeKalb Bar Association member? Time to renew…

Mark that Calendar for the DBA/YLD Happy Hour Feb. 21

February 5, 2013
DeKalb Bar Events, YLD News

Join the Young Lawyers Division (YLD) of the DeKalb Bar Association for Happy Hour on Feb. 21, 5-7 p.m. Big Tex Cantina in downtown Decatur is the place to be, 308 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. Get directions here.

Future DeKalb Bar Member?

February 5, 2013
Announcements and Recognition

Congratulations to Jessica and Joey Rock on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Addison Isabella Rock. Jessica, an officer of the DeKalb Bar Association, serves as secretary.