Section Updates
Bankruptcy
Each year , the Bankruptcy Section presents the David W . Pollard Award to a member who best exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the bankruptcy practice . On May 21 , 2021 , the Bankruptcy Section honored recipient M . Regina Thomas ( Clerk of Court , U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Northern District of Georgia ) with the 2020 / 2021 David W . Pollard Award . Thomas has exemplified these traits at the helm of the Clerk ’ s Office for the past decade and , especially , over the course of the past year .
On June 30 , 2021 , the Bankruptcy Section in conjunction with the U . S . Northern District of Georgia Bankruptcy Court hosted via Zoom the 2021 Virtual Summer Associate Day . The event was well attended by over 42 summer associates and judicial interns coming from nine local law firms , trustee offices , and judicial chambers . The attendees were provided with the opportunity to observe video recordings of hearings before Hon . Wendy L . Hagenau ( Chief Judge , U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Northern District of Georgia ) which was followed by Q & A breakout sessions with Hon . Jeffery W . Cavender ( U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Northern District of Georgia ); Hon . Paul W . Bonapfel ( U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Northern District of Georgia ); and Hon . Mary Grace Diehl ( Ret .) ( U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Northern District of Georgia ).
Upcoming Events The Bankruptcy Section is busy planning a number of programs for the coming year to keep you informed and engaged . Below is a preview of some upcoming events :
• August – Summer Social
• September – CLE seminar focused on bankruptcy issues involving the hospitality sector
• October – Fall Social
Please stay tuned for additional details on the programs highlighted above .
Board of Directors The Officers and Board members for the 2021-2022 year are : Gregory M . Taube ( Chair ), Doroteya N . Wozniak ( Vice-Chair / Chair-Elect ), Alexandra “ CC ” Schnapp ( Secretary ), Taylor Mansell ( Treasurer ), Bruce Z . Walker ( Immediate Past Chair ), and Bryan E . Bates , Ashley D . Champion , Maria C . Joyner , Nathan T . Juster , Gai Lynn McCarthy , Howie P . Slomka , and Kelly E . Waits ( Members-at-Large ).
Contact Us If you have any ideas for Bankruptcy Section activities , projects , or programs , please contact any of the officers or board members . We welcome your participation and input .
ALEXANDRA " CC " SCHNAPP U . S . Bankruptcy Court , Law Clerk to Chief Bankruptcy Judge Wendy L . Hagenau Alexandra _ Schnapp @ ganb . uscourts . gov
Real Estate
A big round of applause is due to Chris Troutman ( Seyfarth Shaw , LLP ), the Real Estate Section ' s 2020-2021 Chair , and all the Section Chairs of the 2020-2021 year . Under Troutman ' s leadership , the Real Estate Section had a great year of virtual CLEs and social events . When in-person events opened up , Troutman put together a great event to bring the section together again .
The Section kept the momentum going with a happy hour and bocce event in June with the Privacy and Cyber Security Section .
Looking ahead to the 2021-2022 year , we are planning to get back to a regular schedule of bi-monthly CLEs ( with in person and virtual options ), and social events . We are hoping to kick off the year with a Braves game or Atlanta United match , so stay on the look out for emails to sign up !
Litigation
DOROTEYA N . WOZNIAK James Bates Brannan Groover , LLP dwozniak @ jamesbatesllp . com
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ELIZABETH K . SHORTRIDGE Cushing , Morris , Armbruster , & Montgomery , LLP eks @ cmamlaw . com
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The Litigation Section is thrilled to be back in action and excited about its plans for the 2021-2022 Bar year .
We are delighted to announce the following individuals who will serve as Officers and Board of Directors for the upcoming year : Chair Lillian N . Caudle ( Mercedes Benz USA , LLC ); Vice-
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