Alabama State Bar

ASB VLP Senior Wills Clinic
2021-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Dr. Michael and Catherine Bullock Community and Recreational Center, 1428 Broad Street, Selma, AL, 36701, United States
Lawyers will provide seniors age 65 and older with a will, power of attorney, and advanced health care directive.

Annual CLE
2021-10-22 13:00 - 16:30 | Birmingham Bar Association, 2021 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL, 35203
Bankruptcy & Commercial Law Section of the Birmingham Bar Association Annual CLE Event.

Virtual Mediation Tips for Lawyers and Mediators
2021-10-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Meeting
The COVID pandemic has had a profound impact on virtually everyone, and lawyers are no different. Mediation is just one of the areas in which our practices have been significantly affected. While some of the COVID consequences were temporary, the ability to gather virtually or remotely is here to stay. Join experienced attorney/mediators Harold Stephens and Cooper Shattuck as they provide tips for lawyers and mediators on virtual mediations.
When: Oct 22, 2021 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this free CLE event:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdOurrzsjHdak0JzVcJ3qjIOigO8u0Qbj
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please register by October 19, 2021. This course has been approved by the Alabama State Bar for 60 minutes of MCLE credit.
This program is being sponsored by the Dispute Resolution Section of the Mobile Bar Association, the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution, and the Dispute Resolution Section of the Alabama State Bar.
About our speakers
Harold Stephens: Harold is a Partner with Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. He has extensive experience in healthcare litigation in addition to business and commercial disputes. Harold earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1980. He earned his B.A. from the University of Alabama in 1976 where he graduated summa cum laude. Harold has served as the Chair of the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution. He is a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution.
Cooper Shattuck: Cooper has over 27 years in virtually every facet of the practice of law. He uses his diverse practice experience to turn legal issues into opportunities in the areas of personal, small business, and nonprofit law; corporate general counsel; lawyer discipline; complex litigation; alternative dispute resolution; higher education; environmental law; and government relations and ethics. He operates Alabama Mediation Training where he prepares mediators for civil as well as domestic mediation practices. Cooper earned his J.D. from the University of Alabama in 1990. He earned his B.S. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently serves on the Alabama Supreme Court Commission on Dispute Resolution and he is a registered mediator with the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution.

ASB VLP Counsel and Advice Clinic
2021-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Lawyers will provide clients with counsel and advice on civil legal issues.

Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program Volunteer Appreciation Social
2021-10-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Gin, 9100 Eastchase Parkway, Montgomery, AL, 36117
A free event hosted by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program for current volunteer attorneys and attorneys interested in learning more about the program.

Pro Bono Month CLE : What's Next? Landlord-Tenant Issues Post-Moratorium
2021-10-20 12:00 - 13:00
What’s Next? Landlord-Tenant Issues Post-Moratorium
Speakers: Holly Ray & Sarah Taggart
Sarah Taggart founded Sarah Taggart, P.C., a boutique Alabama law firm focused on landlord/tenant law, in her hometown of Huntsville, Alabama. Holly Ray is the Managing Attorney in the Huntsville Office of Legal Services Alabama. Join these two speakers as they discuss Landlord-Tenant issues post-eviction moratorium. This course has been approved for one hour of CLE credit.
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The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Educational Service Event
2021-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Livingston Junior High School, 1351 North Washington Street, Livingston, AL, 35470, United States
Join John Stamps of the Black Belt Law Group at this motivational event addressing Jr. High School students about the importance of maintaining a good attitude, making good grades and setting goals.

Pro Bono Month Book Club
2021-10-19 12:00 - 12:45, 2021-10-12 12:00 - 12:45 | Zoom Meeting
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year’s book selection is “A Knock at Midnight” by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force members hope this kind of sharing will lead to an expanded dialogue among participants and even non-participants of the book club about pro bono services.
To join the book club discussion follow this Zoom link https://samford-edu.zoom.us/j/93744646276?pwd=[REDACTED]

Advice and Counsel Clinic
2021-10-19 | Flatline Church, 2938 Lower Wetumpka Road, Montgomery, AL, 36110, United States
Volunteer lawyers provide counsel and advice to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law.
Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

Lawyer for a Day
2021-10-18 09:30 - 17:00, 2021-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Montgomery County Courthouse, 251 S. Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court.
Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event
2021-10-17 11:00 - 14:00 | Mount Morian Baptist Church, 9477 SR-69, Sweet Water, AL, 36782, United States
The Black Belt Law Group will be hosting a Free Legal Clinic and providing free wills to senior citizens. In addition there will be on site COVID Testing and vaccines provided.

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event
2021-10-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Paramount School, 17404 County Road 20, Boligee, AL, 35443, United States

The Black Belt Law Group Pro Bono Month Service Event
2021-10-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Housing Authority of Green County, 429 Branch Heights Drive, Eutaw, AL, 35462, United States

Advice and Counsel Clinic
2021-10-14 | Bertha Pleasant Williams Library, 1276 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36108, United States
Volunteer attorneys provide advice and counsel to Montgomery County residents in matters of civil law.

Pro Bono Snapshots - Steven Rygiel
2021-10-14 | Online
Steven Rygiel, Director of the Aiding Alabama Legal Program and winner of the 2021 Alabama State Bar Public Interest Pro Bono Award, shares why pro bono matters in a short video

Pro Bono Month CLE: Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation
2021-10-13 12:00 - 13:00
Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation with Cooper Shattuck
Cooper Shattuck has been a mediator on the Roster of the Alabama State Court Mediators and an arbitrator on the Roster of the Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution since 1998. Mediation gives parties the opportunity to resolve disputes in a timely manner while having more control over possible solutions and agreements. Join Cooper as he discusses the Top 10 Mistakes Made in Mediation.
This course has been approved for 1 hour of CLE credit.
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Donuts and Coffee at Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program
2021-10-13 08:30 - 10:00 | Montgomery VLP, 458 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Stop by the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program office to celebrate Pro Bono Month with coffee and donuts!

ASB VLP Senior Wills Clinic
2021-10-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Rose Hill Senior Center, 401 South Appletree Street, Dothan, AL, 36301, United States

Labor and Employment Law Section: Annual Seminar on the Gulf 2021
2021-10-08 08:00 - 2021-10-09 17:00
ASB Labor & Employment Section – Annual Seminar on the Gulf 2021
Friday, October 08 2021 2:00 PM – Sunday, October 10 2021 12:00 PM [CDT]
21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States
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>View the online brocure and agenda here
Back to the Beach – Live and In-Person!!

2021 Seminar on the Gulf
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL Or Virtual Attendance via Zoom
Please contact Charles Guerrier at ceguerrier@haynes-haynes.com or (205) 879-0377 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 10, 2021. All reservations are made through central reservations. The booking link is below; our group code is 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&arrival-20211008&departure-20211010&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,en,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Location
The Lodge at Gulf State Park
21196 E Beach Blvd, Gulf Shores, AL, 36542, United States

Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program Open House
2021-10-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Montgomery VLP, 458 South Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
Visit the Montgomery VLP’s new office, meet our staff, and enjoy light appetizers and drinks.

Lawyer for a Day
2021-10-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Online
Volunteer lawyers provide legal counsel and represent indigent civil litigants in court.
Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register!

ASB VLP Wills for Heroes Clinic
2021-10-07 09:00 - 16:00 | City of Vestavia Hill Municipal Center, 1032 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, AL, 35216, United States
Lawyers will provide first responders with a will, power of attorney, and an advanced health care directive.

Pro Bono Snapshots - L. Thomas Ryan
2021-10-07 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
L. Thomas Ryan, 2021 Albert L. Vreeland Award winner, shares why pro bono matters in a short video.

Pro Bono Month CLE: Ethics Update
2021-10-06 12:00 - 13:00
October 6, 2021
Speaker: Roman Shaul
Join Alabama State Bar General Counsel, Roman Shaul, for this ethic update. This program has been approved for one hour of MCLE Ethics Credit.
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Pro Bono Month Book Club
2021-10-05 12:00 - 12:45 | Zoom Meeting
The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year’s book selection is “A Knock at Midnight” by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force members hope this kind of sharing will lead to an expanded dialogue among participants and even non-participants of the book club about pro bono services.
To join the book club via Zoom https://samford-edu.zoom.us/j/93744646276?pwd=[REDACTED]

Red Mass
2021-10-04 09:30
Red Mass is the service which began in 1290 A.D. in Paris, France and is celebrated all over the world annually, to mark the opening of Court and to seek God’s blessing upon lawyers, judges and the judicial system.

Law Student Pro Bono Pledge
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-24 | Online
Alabama’s five law schools have joined together to encourage their students to take the Pro Bono Pledge during Pro Bono Month 2021. The school have joined together on a website that allows law students to commit to include time each year to render service to their communities through activities such as volunteering, mentoring, participating in legal clinics, working in public interest or public service and providing legal services to those in need.
The law schools compete to see which school will have the highest percentage of first year student take the Pro Bono Pledge.

Lunch with the Chief Justice
2021-10-01 | Online
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice shall host a lunch for seven members of the bar who enroll, during Pro Bono Month, October, as a new members in one the the states Volunteer Lawyers Programs.
Attorneys can enroll in the Volunteer Lawyers Program by following this link https://www.alabar.org/programs/volunteer-lawyers-program/enrollment/form/
Attendees will be selected at random. The luncheon will be held at the Heflin-Torbert Judicial Building in November.
