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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Counseling Adoptive Parents
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By Susan M. Brown
As lawyers, we are called to be both advocates and counselors. Clients may come to you for help with legal filings about an adoption. But to advise them wisely, you should be sure they have realistic expectations about this most important decision. Here are a few basic considerations to help your clients make informed decisions.
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: A Primer on Alabama Adoptions
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By Jonathan A. Griffith
Many attorneys love the idea of connecting a loving family with a child in need of a forever home, but are intimidated by the adoption process. This article is designed to help those lawyers.
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Attorney Wellness Month Plans and Resources
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The Quality of Life, Health & Wellness Committee has planned a full slate of events and offerings to recognize the month of May as ASB Wellness Month for Lawyers and Judges and…
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Law Day and Law Month to Be Celebrated in May
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The 2022 Law Day theme is “Toward a More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change.” Commemorated annually, Law Day is an opportunity to host or participate in discussions about law…
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Governor Kay Ivey Proclaims May 2 ‘Law Day’ in Alabama
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Montgomery, AL – Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has proclaimed May 2, 2022, as Law Day in the State of Alabama. Gov. Ivey presented Alabama State Bar Executive Director Terri Lovell and Lawyers…
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2022 Legislative Session: Final Week
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Legislative Summary The Alabama Legislature met for the final days of the 2022 Regular Legislative Session this week. A desire to finish pushed lawmakers to work long days and nights with multiple…
Read More2022 Legislative Session: March 27-30
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Legislative Summary Legislators returned from spring break ready to close out the session. The legislature met for three session days this week and packed in a full slate of committee meetings as…
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ASB Position Opening: Admissions Administrative Assistant
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The Alabama State Bar has an immediate position available for an Administrative Assistant. Overview The Administrative Assistant- Admissions is a highly responsible administrative position and reports to the Admissions Director of the…
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Women Lawyers in the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame
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The Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame (AWHF) was stablished in 1970. It recognizes women native to or identified closely with Alabama who have made significant contributions on a state, national, or international level. Notable inductees include Helen Keller, Julia Tutwiler, Rosa Parks, Harper Lee, and Coretta Scott King. Of the 98 women in the AWHF, five were lawyers. Remarkably, when most became lawyers, women still could not vote or serve on a jury.[1]
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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: The Susan B. Livingston Award
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The Susan B. Livingston Leadership Award was established in 2016 by the Women’s Section of the Alabama State Bar to honor women lawyers in Alabama who reflect the values of Susan Bevill Livingston. Livingston practiced for 29 years at Balch & Bingham in Birmingham. She was a tireless advocate of mentoring. She also had a strong commitment to her community and volunteered for many civic opportunities, as well as being an outstanding leader in both her personal and professional life.
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