NEWS & REMINDERS
Alabama State Bar Members Invited to Attend OGC Summit 

The Office of General Counsel is holding a summit and roundtable discussion on the disciplinary process this Thursday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the bar's headquarters at 415 Dexter Avenue in Montgomery. Lunch will be provided. All members of the Alabama State Bar are welcome to attend to learn and provide input. RSVP no later than Tuesday, Sept.17 at 3 p.m. to robin.ennis@alabar.org or 334.269.1515.

Leadership Forum Applications out Next Week

Applications for the 15th class of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum will be available starting next week on our website. Watch our Facebook and Twitter for a link when the applications go live. We are thrilled to bring back this dynamic program that nurtures and develops leadership skills among a select group of qualified, promising lawyers each year.

Gov. Kay Ivey Proclaims October 'Pro Bono Month' in Alabama

Bar leaders and members of the Pro Bono Month Task Force will join Gov. Kay Ivey this afternoon for a proclamation signing ahead of Pro Bono Month, which officially kicks off Tuesday, Oct. 1. Click here to view our 2019 SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLKIT to help us promote Pro Bono Month. We have a special Facebook Profile Picture Frame for members to use.
 
Supreme Court Decisions and Opinions

Click here to view this week's Alabama's Supreme Court decisions and opinions.

Attend Oral Arguments in Birmingham

The Supreme Court of Alabama will convene in Special Session at Samford University Wright Center on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 at 9 a.m. View the docket here.

We Want to Feature You on Our #MoreThanALawyer Series!

Our new social media campaign is highlighting the impact Alabama lawyers make on their communities. Are you a Little League coach, non-profit board member, volunteer or parent? Email us a photo depicting how you’re #MoreThanALawyer, and include information about what the photo shows. We’d like to share your stories on our social media pages. See our most recent feature on Birmingham Attorney Jacy Carpenter here.

ASB Calendar

Thursday, Sept. 19: OCG Summit

Thursday, Sept. 19: 2019 Susan Bevill Livingston Leadership Award Reception

Friday, Sept. 20: State of the Bar - Bessemer

Friday, Sept. 20: Collaborative Practice of Law Webinar

Wednesday, Sept. 25: State of the Bar - Houston County

Friday, Sept. 27: State of the Bar - Cumberland School of Law

Tuesday, Oct. 1: Pro Bono Month Begins

Wednesday, Oct. 2: State of the Bar - Huntsville/Madison

Thursday, Oct. 3: Leadership Symposium
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This Week at the Bar

ASB Congratulates Legal Services Alabama

ASB leaders attended the LSA 15th anniversary. Yvonne Saxon and Doris Smith were honored for their service. Bobby Segall received the Thomas H. Wells Jr. Award for his support of legal aid. Congrats to all!

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Task Force Holds Centennial Planning Committee Meeting

Members of the 19th Amendment Centennial Celebration Task Force met at the Birmingham Bar, dressing in purple, gold and white to pay tribute to the suffragettes. Their programs kick off in 2020! 

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Featured Member Benefit: 
LawPay: 6 months no fees
 

LawPay is here to help you kiss paper checks goodbye with a special offer for Alabama State Bar members. Open a new LawPay account by the end of September and pay NO MONTHLY FEE for 6 months.

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Our new #MoreThanALawyer LIVE show debuts on Facebook

Last Thursday, President Christy Crow hosted our first episode of #MoreThanALawyer LIVE! She interviewed Attorney Morris Lilienthal. If you missed it, catch the recording below. Tune in this Thursday for another show.

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