Join your colleagues and friends at the 144th Annual Meeting of the Alabama State Bar July 14-17, 2021, at the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa in Point Clear, Alabama!
To register, log in to your member dashboard. Once you are logged in, you’ll see “Annual Meeting Registration” on the Dashboard Navigation on the left side of the page.
You will book hotel reservations directly with the Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa. Once you complete your online meeting registration, you will receive the hotel reservation link. Be sure to ask for our group rate!
You can find information about sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities here. Bookmark our Annual Meeting webpage for more details.
At-Large Commissioner Applications Due Apr. 1
There are three at-large positions of the Board of Bar Commissioners up for appointment: Place No. 1, Place No. 4 and Place No. 7. To the extent possible, candidates will be selected to reflect the racial, ethnic, gender as well as the age and geographic diversity of the membership of the Alabama State Bar. Those selected will assume the responsibilities of their office on July 1, 2021.
Applications for at-large commissioner positions must be postmarked by Apr. 1, 2021, and addressed as follows: Alabama State Bar Executive Committee, P. O. Box 671, Montgomery, AL, 36101.
Appellate Court Information
Click here to view the Alabama Supreme Court decisions and opinions from Mar. 19
Click here to view the Criminal Appeals decisions and opinions from Mar. 19
Click here to view the Civil Appeals decisions and opinions from Mar. 19
Upcoming Online CLEs
Free Virtual CLE Series: Basics of Filing in State and Federal Courts
Join the Alabama State Bar and the Solo and Small Firm Section for this series, which will be held on Zoom. You'll need to register individually for each one. Learn the basics of filing in each court, while getting an inside look from the Clerks of Court.
Each program has been approved for 1.0 MCLE credit.
Filing in the Alabama Courts of Appeals
Monday, Mar. 29. | 12 - 1 p.m. Register here
Filing in U.S. District Court
Tuesday, Apr. 6 | 12 - 1 p.m. Register here
Filing in the Supreme Court of Alabama
Tuesday, Apr. 13 | 12 - 1 p.m. Register here
Filing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Date: TBD | 12 - 1 p.m.
Reclaiming Civility in Law, Politics & Life: The Importance of Perspective-Taking in the Legal Profession
Presenters: Joyce Vance and Jay Town Moderator: Cathy Wright
This CLE will underscore the importance and advantages of civil discourse in the legal profession. This course has been approved for 1.0 hour CLE, including 1.0 Ethics.
Bankruptcy Assistance Program to host CLE for South Alabama
For more information contact Hilaire Armstrong, Alabama Bankruptcy Assistance Program Coordinator.
#LegalHumor of the Week
Features from the Bar
Featured Member Benefit: Idexed.IO
ASB member benefit partner Indexed.IO is a fast and affordable eDiscovery solution. Receive your Alabama State Bar Membership Benefit Discount by visiting them online or calling 888-840-0709.
#MoreThanALawyer Featuring Yawanna McDonald
Friday’s #MoreThanALawyer featured attorney Yawanna McDonald, partner with Campbell Partners. Share your story or nominate a fellow attorney today!
The Alabama Legal Food Frenzy kicks off on Apr. 20, 2021! Lawyers across the state are already pledging their support by registering their firms to participate. You can join the cause and register today!
Legislative Update: Week Six Summary and Bill Tracking
The Alabama State Bar provides legislative status reports concerning legislation that may be of interest to our members.
Alabama State Bar
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Alabama State Bar
P.O Box 671
415 Dexter Ave.
Montgomery, AL 36111
(334) 269-1515
(800) 354-6154 Toll Free
The Alabama State Bar only sends email to its members on activities or events directly connected to the ASB, ASB's committees or sections, Alabama Supreme Court or Administrative Office of Courts. You can control the types of emails you receive from the ASB by logging onto www.alabar.org and changing your preferences.
