2022 Red Mass
2022-10-03 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Peter Catholic Church, 219 Adams Ave, Montgomery, AL, United States
St. Peter Catholic Church will host the annual Red Mass prior to the opening of the Alabama Supreme Court 2022-2023 term. You are invited to join with people of all faiths to celebrate the centuries-old tradition that reflects upon the responsibility of individuals in the legal profession to seek justice both in our courts and in our society.

Pro Bono Month Book Club Meeting 1
2022-10-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join us to discuss Evicted by Matthew Desmond. This week we will dive into the Prologue – Chapter 6.
Add the meeting to your calendar here.
Review the reading questions below.
1. Have you ever been evicted or do you know anyone who has? Do you
represent clients in eviction actions? If not, do the clients you represent for
other issues also struggle with eviction or housing? If the answer is yes,
what was your/their experience like, and how has it affected your/their life?
2. What was your experience reading Evicted? Were you surprised by
what you learned? Was any particular scene or character’s story
emotionally painful for you to witness? Did the stories of the characters in
the book reflect the stories you have heard from your own clients? If not,
how were they different.
3. Many people have very codified perceptions of “people who get evicted”
and suspect that those people are largely responsible—through bad
decision making—for their circumstances. Did you feel this way before
reading Evicted? Why or why not? Did your opinions change after reading
the book? If so, how? Do your own pro bono clients face these same
judgments about being at fault for their own evictions, other legal issues,
or overall financial circumstances? Do you feel that these perceptions
affect the number of attorneys providing services pro bono to low-income
clients?
4. Do you think housing should be a right in America?

Wills and Estates CLE
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Presenter: Joel Dorroh, Esq. with Dorroh & Mills, PC
Register here.
This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

ASB Labor & Employment Law Section 2022 Seminar on the Gulf
2022-10-06 - 2022-10-08
Event Information

Thursday, October 06 2022 2:00 PM – Saturday, October 08 2022 12:00 PM [CDT]
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, 21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States.

Register here: 2022 ASB Labor & Employment Section – Annual Seminar on the Gulf (eventzilla.net)
View the paper brochure here: https://www.alabar.org/assets/2022/07/AL-LE-Section-Seminar-Brochure-October-6-8-2022-06494174x80C68.pdf

Alabama State Bar Labor & Employment Law Section
2022 Seminar on the Gulf
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL
Please contact Matt Stiles at mstiles@maynardcooper.com for any questions concerning this event.
If you are planning to stay at The Lodge, please make your reservations as early as possible. Deadline for special rates: September 13, 2022. Make your reservations through central reservations via phone 1-800-618-4350 or the booking link below. Group code: ASBA. You may be able to extend your stay at the group rate beyond the conference depending upon availability.
https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=PNSLGHH&groupCode=ASBA&arrivaldate=2022-10-06&departuredate=2022-10-08&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

10 Ethics Pitfalls CLE
2022-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Presenter: Cooper Shattuck
Register here.
This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

Legal Symposium
2022-10-14 14:00 - 17:00 | Cumberland School of Law (Great Room), 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL, United States
Two Days of Events Honor Career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black
(Birmingham, AL) U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson of Montgomery and Yale Law School’s Sterling Professor of Law Akhil Reed Amar will keynote the dedication of the Hugo Black Monument and Park in Ashland, Alabama on October 15, 2022 .
The dedication caps two days of events in Birmingham and Ashland celebrating the career of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black, one of the nation’s foremost champions of free speech and the constitutional rights of the weak, helpless and outnumbered.
On Friday, October 14, a symposium on Justice Black will be held in Birmingham at the Cumberland School of Law on the campus of Samford University beginning at 2:00 PM. Panelists include scholars and leading figures in law, civil rights and media: retired U.S. Judge U.W. Clemon, former U.S. Senator Doug Jones, retired U.S. Magistrate Vanzetta McPherson, former New York Times Executive Editor Howell Raines, former Alabama Chief Justice Drayton Nabers, who clerked for Justice Black, Lynda K. Walker, CEO of the Tax Council Policy Institute, Professor Bryan Fair of the University of Alabama School of Law, Professor John Carroll of Cumberland School of Law and Steve Suitts, author of Hugo Black of Alabama.
Following the Friday seminar in Birmingham, “Amarica’s Constitution with Akhil Amar”, one of the nation’s top podcasts on Constitutional law will be taped with the seminar audience at Cumberland. Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University and one of the nation’s leading authorities on the Constitution, will be joined by co-host Andy Lipka. They will lead the audience in a discussion of “Hugo Black’s Originalism and Today’s Originalist Justices.” Their podcast offers weekly in-depth discussions on the most urgent and fascinating constitutional issues of the day.
The dedication events move to Justice Black’s hometown of Ashland, Alabama Saturday, October 15th. At 11:00 AM, inside the Hugo Black Courtroom of the Clay County Courthouse, a portrait of Justice Black by Semmie Knox, the first black artist to paint an official presidential portrait, will be officially unveiled with members of the Black family present. At 2:00 PM, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson and Professor Amar will keynote the dedication.
Hosted by the Hugo Black Fund, a tax-exempt charity, the dedication is an occasion for citizens to join together in recognizing Justice Black’s contributions to Alabama and the nation. The Monument and Park in Ashland, Alabama are located on the site of the old family homeplace where Justice Black grew up and came of age until he moved to Birmingham in 1906. They are within sight of the historic Clay County Courthouse, where atop its cupola Lady Justice holds her scales.
All events are free of charge and the public is invited to attend.
Additional information is available on the website of the Hugo Black Digital Library.

Appellate Mediation: How to Get the Best Experience for You and Your Client CLE
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Moderator: Claire Veal, Esq.
Panelists: Sam Irby, Esq.
Sally Bowers, Esq.
Charles Denaburg, Esq.
Jimmy Walter, Esq.
Michelle Ohme, Supreme Court Appellate Mediation Office
Register here.
Sponsors: Montgomery County Bar Association and the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

Bar Admissions Ceremony
2022-10-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Montgomery Performing Arts Center, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
To honor the new admittees of the Alabama State Bar and their outstanding accomplishments, the Young Lawyers’ Section of the Alabama State Bar will host a formal Admission Ceremony on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre in downtown Montgomery, Alabama. The Supreme Court of Alabama, Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, and Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals will all participate in the ceremony.
If you plan to attend the ceremony, please be sure to read the instructions here before submit your $50 registration fee (non-refundable). The registration fee must be received no later than Monday, October 10, 2022. You only need to register and pay if you are attending the Admission Ceremony.

Creating A Better Balance: Advancing Equity in the Workplace through the Law CLE
2022-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Presenter: Kameron Dawson, Senior Staff Attorney at A Better Balance
Register here.
This course has been approved by the ASB for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.

Free Zoom CLE
2022-11-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Free Zoom CLE – Optimizing Technology in a Solo or Small Law Firm in the New Normal: Affordable Software Solutions that Support a Hybrid Workplace
Nov. 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. | Register here
The coronavirus pandemic represented a thunderous upheaval for solo lawyers and small law firms. Even attorneys who were firmly entrenched in on-premises solutions began to adopt the cloud and to move away from analog solutions in favor of digital tools.
In this program, a unique panel of experts will walk you through the tools and strategies you need to create a law firm built for the world of hybrid work.

Mid-Year Meeting
2023-01-18 08:00 - 2023-01-20 17:00 | The Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel and Spa, 26 N Royal Street, Mobile, AL, 36602, United States
Join the Alabama State Bar for its Mid-Year Meeting January 18-20, 2023, at The Battle House Hotel in Mobile, Alabama. The Alabama Circuit and District Court Judges will be right down the street at The Riverview Hotel. The Mobile and Baldwin County Bar Associations have planned two joint receptions for our members and the judges during the meeting.

The registration cost will be $250.00 for all members which is an all-inclusive rate. There will be no additional costs for luncheons and receptions for our attendees. Guest tickets are available for purchase. The link to register for the Mid-Year Meeting is below. Once you have registered, you will receive an email confirmation with the hotel reservation link.
If you have any issues with registering or have questions regarding the Mid-Year Meeting, please email or call Robyn Bernier at 334-517-2204 or robyn.bernier@alabar.org We look forward to a fantastic Mid-Year Meeting!

Click here to register and view the agenda.

CLE: Coping with Illness and the Practice of Law
2023-02-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Attorneys Erika Tatum and Sherrie Phillips will present this health and wellness CLE on ways to cope with your own illness or the illness of loved ones while engaging in the practice of law. They will provide tips on finding a balance between work and health, how to disclose a diagnosis, preparing for sick days, and engaging in self-care.
Register here: t.ly/Bd3C

February Bar Exam
2023-02-21 08:00 - 2023-02-22 17:00

ABA Techshow 2023
2023-03-01 00:00 - 2023-03-04 23:59 | Chicago, Illinois
ABA TECHSHOW has over 37 years of experience bringing legal professionals and technology together. Legal work today is dependent on technology to manage day to day activities, to practice more competently, and to service clients more effectively. ABA TECHSHOW teaches you how technology can work for you. Through the expansive EXPO Hall, CLEs, presentations, and workshops, you will be able to get your questions answered and learn from the top legal professionals and tech innovators, all under one roof. Regardless of your expertise level, there’s something for you at ABA TECHSHOW. As a member of the Alabama State Bar, we want you to know that you can register for ABA TECHSHOW 2023 at a special reduced rate. This discount only applies to registrants that qualify for the Standard registration and will save you $100. You can register online and include this unique discount code: EP2307 at checkout to receive the discount. Celebrate over 37 years of legal technology and innovation. Network with legal technology experts from around the globe, March 1 – 4, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. Don’t forget to visit www.techshow.com for current information on ABA TECHSHOW 2023, the best place for bringing lawyers and technology together.

CLE: Microsoft Office Tips for Lawyers
2023-03-14 11:00 - 12:00

Jones School of Law Annual CLE Round-Up
2023-04-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Faulkner University Jones School of Law (Room 180)
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mrcjcaff

CLE: Practicing Law Should Not Kill You
2023-04-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual through Zoom
Register here.
Lawyers are near the top of some bad categories when it comes to all professions. We are near the top in substance abuse, suicide depression, anxiety, divorce, and burnout. Those are just the boxes that I check. Lawyers rate very poorly when it comes to job satisfaction as well.
You may be wondering what that looks like. You’re looking at Exhibit 1. I crossed the line into alcoholism by my estimate in 1992. It’s a progressive disease. It will only get worse, never better. I was diagnosed with depression in 2001. It wasn’t the deep, dark kind, but it affects my life none the less. I first went I to AA in 2002. I wasn’t ready. I didn’t listen and follow through. Things progressed badly. On my sobriety, I was within seconds of suicide. I finally asked for help. I contacted ALAP and asked for help. I went to long-term treatment and got well.
It’s 2023. Thank goodness there’s a lot less stigma attached to mental illness. Help is a lot closer than you think. I promise you’re not bothering anyone. You can reach out to friends, colleagues, judges, and even opposing counsel. You can call ALAP. Jeanne Marie, who was the Director in 2004 saved my life. You can call me. I will talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime about any of this.
Do you want to get better? Ask for help. If you are an alcoholic or addict, AA or NA are available almost everywhere. If your spouse is one, then there’s ALANON. Discuss your issues with your PCP. Exercise, meditate, or join other support groups.
There is hope for everyone.

Law Day
2023-05-01 08:00 - 17:00

Drive for Five - Circuit 37
2023-05-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Lee County Justice Center, 2311 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL, 36801

Drive for Five - Circuit 40
2023-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Coosa County Courthouse

CLE: How Positive and Negative Energy Affects Your Practice
2023-05-11 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how you can set the tone to create a positive environment/culture with Make-A-Wish President and CEO, Tracy Bennett Smith.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rk-nK5jYQu2acxEjeG6zDg

Drive for Five - Circuit 33
2023-05-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Dale County Courthouse

Drive for Five - Circuit 39
2023-05-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Limestone County Courthouse

Drive for Five - Circuit 8
2023-05-16 15:00 - 16:00 | Morgan County Courthouse, 302 Lee Street NE, Decatur, AL, 35601, United States

Drive for Five - Circuits 11, 25, 31, 34, 36
2023-05-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Doe’s Eat Place

Drive for Five - Circuit 30
2023-05-24 12:00 - 13:30 | City Market Grill and Buffet

Bankruptcy on the Beach
2023-06-02 08:00 - 2023-06-03 17:00

Health and Wellness CLE: Changing Neural Pathways through Practices Such as Yoga and Meditation
2023-06-21 13:30 - 14:30
Ali Seidenstein, a resident in Orthopaedic Surgery at Johns Hopkins University, will discuss her research on epigenetics, the differences between distress and eustress, setting new neural pathways, and how yoga and meditation can help.
This Wellness CLE is hosted by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and sponsored by Carney Law LLC. It has been approved for 1.0 hour of CLE credit.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eyw0p5ZbQAumEo5wtB3bwQ
Ali is a physician, teacher, author, advisor, and scientist. Founder of the non-profit, Kids Who Care, Inc., she has over 20 years of experience in advocacy and leadership. Before pursuing medicine, Ali studied the practice of yoga in India for over three years. She has lead yoga classes all over the world, including studios such as Ashtanga Yoga New York and various outreach organizations. Ali is currently an Orthopaedic Surgery resident physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital. She previously held a faculty position at NYU in the Biomolecular Engineering department and remains a premed advisor. Her dissertation and research focus for her PhD in Neural and Behavioral Sciences focuses on epigenetics, and in particular, changes in gene expression in response to trauma and PTSD. Ali focuses on integrating her yoga practice and instruction into her current work by leading workshops on trauma informed yoga therapy. She has developed clinical research projects that incorporate the practice of yoga and meditation for back pain. She also wrote and co-taught the successful online Coursera course on the physiological benefits of yoga. Driven by the endless abundance of past experience and future opportunities, Ali blends her love of science, medicine, and yoga.

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-07-12 08:00 - 2023-07-16 17:00 | Grand Hotel Resort, Golf Club & Spa, One Grand Boulevard, Point Clear, AL, United States

July Bar Exam
2023-07-25 08:00 - 2023-07-26 17:00
