The Monthly Docket

Did you know that you can access the latest edition of GTLA's award-winning publication - Verdict - online at any time? With the digital edition of Verdict, instantly access any story, interact with clickable links and advertisements, instantly search the entire publication by keyword and so much more!

Included in this edition are can't-miss articles like: "The Perils and Pitfalls of Scheduling Orders," "What Counsel Should Know About the Court of Appeals," "Understanding the Mental Health Privilege" and many more! And, you won't want to miss this edition's 'How We Obtained Justice for Our Client' feature article - "Beneath the Veneer: Sexual Assault, Lies, and Videotape."

Visit http://www.naylornetwork.com/gtl-nxt/ to view the full article online.

The GTLA Annual President's Gala was held on Friday, May 1 at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, and more than 250 GTLA members, elected officials, judges and guests were on hand for the celebration. In addition to the passing of the gavel from outgoing President Linley Jones to newly-elected President Darren Penn, attendees also enjoyed a night of camaraderie and dancing to the smooth sounds of Party Nation. It was a great event and we hope to see you next year! Save the date for April 28-29, 2016 back at the Ritz! 

  

 

 

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The Georgia Trial Lawyers Association has announced that State Representative Dusty Hightower (R-Carrollton) has been named as the Association's 2015 Legislator of the Year. This award, which is given on an individual basis to state or federal legislators who have provided exceptional support to Georgia's Civil Justice System, is the highest honor bestowed upon elected officials by GTLA.

"It is a distinct honor to be recognized by the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association as their Legislator of the Year," Representative Hightower said. "I take a tremendous amount of pride in the work that I do in the Legislature, and I take very seriously my oath to protect and uphold the Constitution of our great state."

Visit https://www.gtla.org/index.cfm?pg=2015LOY to view the full article online.

On the morning of Saturday, May 16, members of GTLA's New Lawyers Division offered their time to volunteer with the Piedmont Park Conservancy. The Conservancy, a non-profit whose mission is to preserve and enhance Atlanta's Piedmont Park, has only six employees and thus relies heavily on volunteers.  

Our NLD members worked in the Community Garden and on various other flower beds throughout the park. The members found the experience to be extremely rewarding from start to finish. You can find out more about the Piedmont Park Conservancy at www.piedmontpark.org.