Alabama State Bar

Young Lawyers Section Annual Meeting
2015-05-14 - 2015-05-16 | Perdido Beach Resort, 27200 Perdido Beach Boulevard, Orange Beach, AL, 36561, United States
The Young Lawyers Section of the Alabama State Bar is holding their annual CLE Seminar in Orange Beach. The registration form can be viewed here. To view the list of speakers and the schedule, click here.

Free Webinar: A Day in the Life - Real Estate
2015-05-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
In this 60-minute session, attorney-presenters who concentrate in real estate will detail aspects of the commercial and residential real estate law practice. Items covered will include letters of intent, real estate contracts, real estate loans, brokers’ roles, title insurance, surveys and closing and settlement. Register here. This program is sponsored by LexisNexis and CLE credit HAS NOT been applied for.

Free Webinar: Top 10 Pitfalls of Law Firm Management
2015-05-12 13:00 - 14:00
Poor cash flow, co-mingling client funds or inadequate paper trails are just few of the problems that plague most law firms. Yet many lawyers try to force the complex needs of their practice into generic tools for workflow and accounting – glossing over the specialized requirements of running a law practice. This can be a perilous – and painful path, leaving your firm exposed to unacceptably high risks. Learn how you can do better. This program is sponsored by ASB member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit HAS NOT been applied for. Register here.

Alabama Bar Admission Ceremony
2015-05-12 09:30 | Renaissance Montgomery, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States

Huntsville-Madison County Law Day Celebration
2015-05-01 18:30 - 22:00 | Burritt Museum Baron Bluff, 3101 Burritt Drive, Huntsville, AL, United States
More information is available on the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association website.

Hall of Fame Selection Committee Meeting
2015-05-01 13:30 - 17:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Alabama Lawyers' Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2015-05-01 11:30 | Alabama Supreme Court, 300 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
May is traditionally the month when new members are inducted into the Alabama Lawyers’ Hall of Fame which is located at our state judicial building.
Inductees into the Alabama Lawyers’ Hall of Fame must have had a distinguished career in the law. This could be demonstrated through many different forms of achievement, leadership, service, mentorship, political courage, or professional success. Each inductee must have been deceased at least two years at the time of their selection. Also, for each year at least one of the inductees must have been deceased a minimum of one hundred years in order to give due recognition to historic figures as well as the more recent lawyers of the state.
More information on the Hall of Fame and how to nominate someone can be found here.

Board of Bar Commissioners Meeting
2015-05-01 10:00, 2015-03-13 10:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Finance + Audit Committee Meeting
2015-05-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2015-03-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Free Webinar - Fixed Fees: Ditching the Billable Hour
2015-04-30 13:00 - 14:00
While a transition from hourly billing to fixed fees may seem like a daunting task, it really doesn’t need to be. Lee Rosen, divorce lawyer and author of the highly popular Divorce Discourse blog shares his experiences and the lessons he learned while shifting The Rosen Law Firm to fixed fees. Register here. This program is sponsored by case management provider MyCase and DOES NOT qualify for MCLE credit.

Law Day Ceremony
2015-04-30 10:30 | Alabama Supreme Court, 300 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States

ABA TECHSHOW
2015-04-16 08:00 - 2015-04-18 12:00 | Chicago Hilton, Chicago, IL, United States
Bringing lawyers and technology together, ABA Techshow is your chance to get CLE credit while hearing and meeting the legal industry’s top technology experts. Alabama State Bar members can receive a registration discount. Contact pmap@alabar.org for more information.

ABA Day
2015-04-14 - 2015-04-16 | Unnamed Venue, Washington, DC, United States
Join the ABA President William C. Hubbard and fellow ABA, state, local and specialty bar leaders from April 14-16, 2015, for the annual “lobby day” in Washington, DC. More information can be found on the ABA website.

Free Webinar - Seven Cornerstones of Law Firm Cash Flow
2015-03-25 11:00 - 23:30
Member benefit provider CosmoLex offers a free online program to help lawyers improve cash flow using practice management software to automate key areas firms tend to ignore. Live at 11:00 am on March 25th, or receive a recording of the webinar by email the next day. Register here. This program is not approved for MCLE credit.

CSF Committee Meeting
2015-03-20 09:00 - 14:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Pro Bono + Public Service Committee Meeting
2015-03-13 13:30 - 16:30 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Veterans Court Orientation
2015-03-10 09:30 - 11:30 | Capitol Building Auditorium, 600 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
The Alabama State Bar will be holding a ‪Veterans‬ Court orientation on March 10, 2015, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. During the orientation, attorneys will learn how they can serve ‪Alabama‬ and its veterans by assisting in efforts to establish or expand Veterans Courts in their jurisdiction.
Admiral Jack Natter, Judge Bill Bostick and Colonel Bryan Morgan will be sharing their experiences in assisting veterans and their families through the Veterans Court. Attorneys in attendance will receive two (2) hours of MCLE credit for attending the orientation, compensation that is second only to the opportunity you have to give back to those who have sacrificed so much for us.

Please email Christina Butler at christina.butler@alabar.org to confirm your attendance.
If you have any questions prior to the orientation, please contact Taylor Nichols via email at taylor.nichols@ltgov.alabama.gov.

Judges Meeting / Judicial Liaison Committee Meeting
2015-02-27 09:00 - 16:30 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Alabama Bar Exam
2015-02-24 - 2015-02-25 | Renaissance Montgomery, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States

Last Chance MCLE Seminar
2014-12-11 - 2014-12-12 | Huntsville-Madison County Law Library, East Side Square, Huntsville, AL, 35801, United States
Two-day MCLE facilitated by the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association. For detailed information, click here.

Domestic Violence Advocacy: Resources for Family Law Attorneys
2014-11-21 09:00 - 13:30 | Shelby County Department of Human Resources, 987 Alabama 70, Columbiana, AL, United States
SafeHouse is offering this 4-hour training focusing on best practices when representing domestic violence victims. In addition, a judges panel will address ethical considerations. SafeHouse of Shelby County is offering this FREE CLE to attendees who join the volunteer lawyer roster for SafeHouse. This program has been approved for 4 CLE hours, including 1 for ethics.
Lunch is provided courtesy of White Arnold and Dowd, PC.
To register, please call Erin Boden at 205-378-2922 or e-mail her at erinb@safehouse.org.

The Distinguishable Judge Roast: Judge Charles Price
2014-11-14 17:30 | Renaissance Montgomery, 201 Tallapoosa Street, Montgomery, AL, 36104, United States
The Distinguishable Judge Roast honoring Judge Charles Price for his 31 years of service as a circuit judge in Montgomery County.
5:30 p.m. – Reception and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. – Dinner and Roast
Tickets:
Admission is $75 per person. Please RSVP by October 27, 2014. Tickets, sponsorships and other opportunities can be purchased online at www.mcbar.org, by calling the MCBA office at (334) 265-4793 or by mailing a check to:
Montgomery County Bar Association
P.O. Box 72
Montgomery, AL 36101
All proceeds benefit Mary Ellen’s Hearth at Nellie Burge Community Center, Medical Outreach Ministries and the Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program.
Accommodations:
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa for out-of-town guests. Please call 1-877-545-0311 to make a reservation prior to October 14, 2014. Reference name: MCBA Event; Reference #: M-1W112JA.
Dress:
Cocktail attire.

Law Student Public Interest Recognition
2014-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States
Students from each of the five state law schools have been selected by Alabama State Bar President Rich Raleigh to attend the Alabama State Bar Board of Bar Commissioners meeting and have lunch with the commission. The law schools select students with involvement in public interest and pro bono efforts.
Note: This event is not eligible for MCLE credit.

Sponsoring organizations:

Alabama State Bar
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Celebration Task Force

Blount County Bar Legal Clinic
2014-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Blount County Courthouse, 220 2nd Avenue E., Oneonta, AL, United States
The Blount County Bar Association is sponsoring a free legal assistance clinic that will be held at the Blount County Courthouse. Volunteers will be available to provide legal counsel and advice on general civil legal issues.

District Court Help Desk
2014-10-30 08:30 - 12:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse (Fifth Floor), 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Free legal clinic for eligible clients to receive help with civil issues such as evictions, garnishments and probate issues. This clinic is held every Monday and Thursday in October in conjunction with Pro Bono Month.
If you are a lawyer interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Nancy Yarbrough via email at nyarbrough@vlpbirmingham.org.
Note: CLE is not available for this event.

Sponsoring organization:

Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program

Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) Clinic
2014-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Firehouse Shelter, 1501 3rd Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Volunteers make a difference by spending a few hours providing legal assistance to persons experiencing homelessness. The clinic is held every other Wednesday.
If you are a lawyer interested in volunteering, please contact Lisa Borden via email at lborden@bakerdonelson.com.
Note: CLE credit is NOT available for this event.

Sponsoring Organizations:

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.
Birmingham Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Cumberland School of Law

Colbert County Bar CLE
2014-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Stephano’s Southland, 1309 S. Jackson Hwy, Sheffield, AL, United States
The Colbert County Bar Association is sponsoring a CLE program on Wednesday October 29, 2014. The speaker will be Jeanne Dowdle Rasco who will be speaking on the topic of Legal Ethics and the Pro Bono Lawyer.

Turning Point Homeless Docket
2014-10-28 14:00 | First Light Shelter, 2230 4th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL, United States
Volunteers make a difference by spending a few hours representing a deserving person who is currently experiencing homelessness in a special court designed to find alternative sentencing options.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lisa Borden via email at lborden@bakerdonelson.com.
