ASB ATTORNEY POSITION OPENING: Community Clinic Coordinator, Volunteer Lawyers Program
The Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) seeks a motivated, well-organized attorney to coordinate pro bono activities. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a vital difference in low-income and disadvantaged communities while working closely with staff and volunteer attorneys performing exciting legal work. This is a full-time, salaried position which encompasses, but is not limited to, program management, case management, attorney recruitment and community outreach. You can find the full job description and application information here.
At-Large Commissioner Applications Due Thursday
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 this Thursday, Apr. 1, and addressed as follows: Alabama State Bar Executive Committee, P. O. Box 671, Montgomery, AL, 36101.
Registration Is Now Open for 144th Annual Meeting
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 & 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.
Fall 2021 Bar Admission Ceremony Date Set
The Supreme Court of Alabama has set the date of the Fall 2021 Bar Admission Ceremony for Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. It will be held at the Montgomery Performing Arts Center. You can view the Order here.
Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure Amended
The Supreme Court of Alabama has issued an Order regarding Rule 43, Ala. R. Civ. P., effective Mar. 25, 2021. This amendment deletes what was formerly Rule 43(dc)(2) ("Rule 43(a), second paragraph, is to be construed so as to permit, by agreement of the parties, evidence in the form of tape recordings or sworn statements"). Advances in audiovisual technology have rendered the limiting reference to "tape recordings" archaic. Rule 43(a) allows the parties, by agreement, to take testimony and to present evidence in any agreed manner, unless prohibited by the court. You can read the full here.
Join the #ASBLawFirmChallenge
We hope that you will join the Law Firm Challenge in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program! Please certify that you have completed the challenge by October 1, 2021, to be recognized as a 2021 Pro Bono Partner
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.
Free Virtual CLE Series: Basics of Filing in State & 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 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.
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
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#MoreThanALawyer Featuring Nesha Wright
Friday’s #MoreThanALawyer featured attorney Nesha Wright, founder and managing partner of Spencer Wright Law Firm LLC. 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!
License plate pre-commitment forms now available!
Have you filled out your pre-commitment form yet? For the new Lawyers Render Service license plate?! Going on now - get your #licensetoheal today!
IN MEMORIUM: Deceased Attorneys
Thomas Edward Smelser, Sr.
Mobile
Died: Mar. 14, 2021.
Admitted: Apr. 26, 1996.
Robert William Bradford, Jr.
Montgomery
Died: Mar. 19, 2021.
Admitted: Sept. 26, 1975
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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.
