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section update Judicial Section By The Hon. Sara Doyle Georgia Court of Appeals O n Friday, March 6, 2015, the Judicial Section hosted its second lunch for judges and court staff at Gordon Biersch. The section was treated to a presentation by special guest, Chief Judge Ben Studdard from Henry County State Court. Judge Studdard is known for his entertaining updates on criminal appellate law. The Section is also looking forward to its end of year award banquet on Thursday, April 30 at the Capitol City Club where it will honor State Court of Fulton County Chief Judge Myra Dixon with its Romae T. Powell judicial excellence award. We would like to thank our board of directors for their hard work in helping make these events and programs possible: Section Chair Hon. Sara Doyle, Vice Chair/Chair-Elect Hon. Christopher J. McFadden, Secretary/ Treasurer Hon. Maria B. Golick, Immediate Past Chair Hon. Daniel M. Coursey, Jr., Members-at-Large Hon. Susan E. Edlein, Hon. Melynee Leftridge, Hon. Dax E. Lopez and Hon. Mathew Robins. @ The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association April 2015 THE ATLANTA LAWYER 35