DeKalb Bar News – Page 86 – The newsletter of the DeKalb Bar Association in DeKalb County, Georgia

Decatur High Wins 2010 Mock Trial Competition

March 2, 2010
Volunteer opportunities

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…

February CLE and Public Forum a Well-Attended Success

March 2, 2010
Continuing Legal Education Opportunity

The CLE and public forum on Feb. 17 at the Maloof auditorium was a success with almost 100 attendees, including members, nonmembers and the general public. The forum was titled “A View from the Bench: Professionalism in the Courtroom.” Speakers…

Scenes from the February Social

March 2, 2010
DeKalb Bar Events

Scenes from January DBA Events

February 2, 2010
DeKalb Bar Events

January Luncheon DBA Breakfast Meeting Family Law Section Breakfast

Ask the Barrister:
Stepparent Adoptions and Parental Consent

February 2, 2010
Ask the Barrister

by Rachel A. Elovitz

Dear Barrister:

I am recently remarried, and my home is now complete – with a wonderful wife, five children, three dogs, two cats, and a snake. Our combined families function as one. The children treat each other like children typically do. They compete, bicker, fight, make up, play, laugh and cry – and they are truly best friends. My three daughters call their stepmother “Mom” and have (on multiple occasions) pleaded with her to adopt them.

The Practice Corner:
Lessons of the Georgia Mock Trial Competition

February 2, 2010
The Practice Corner

by Daniel DeWoskin
Trial Attorney
www.atlantatrial.com

This year I have been volunteering as an assistant coach with the Georgia Mock Trial Competition. In the past I have volunteered as a judge during the competitions, but this year I have been more actively involved in dissecting the problem and helping a student team shape their case. I can now say, without a doubt, that the experience has been one of the most fun, engaging, and rewarding volunteer opportunities in which I have ever taken part. Other than the fun that I have had, I have learned far more from the student participants than I ever anticipated.

Sponsor the Bench & Bar Dinner in March

February 2, 2010
DeKalb Bar Events

Dear DBA Member:

The Annual Bench and Bar Reception and Dinner honoring the DeKalb County Judiciary is Thursday, March 18, at the Emory Conference Center Hotel at 1615 Clifton Road Atlanta, Georgia 30329. This year’s speaker is Justice David E. Nahmias of the Supreme Court of Georgia. This event, which is jointly hosted by the DeKalb Bar Association and the DeKalb Lawyers Association, is made possible through the generous contributions of lawyers such as you.