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GATHERINGS 4 Joint Social: On January 28, 2016 the Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law and Litigation Sections hosted a Joint Winter Social at Gordon Biersch Buckhead. From left to right are Phoebe Edge, Gregory Mullin and Sam Jose. 5 EP/PS Breakfast: On February 10, 2016 the Estate Planning & Probate Section hosted a Breakfast at the Buckhead Club. From left to right are Chris Foster (LivHome) and Estate Planning & Probate Section Chair Katrenia Collins (Katrenia R Collins LLC). Chris Foster spoke on “Reframing Estate Planning to Coincide with Longevity, Aging in Place and the Changing Landscape of Aging Services”. 6 Intellectual Property Luncheon On February 11, 2016 the Intellectual Property Section hosted a luncheon at the CNN Center. From left to right are Rick McMurtry (Assistant General Counsel, Turner Broadcasting System), Elizabeth Wheeler (Counsel, UP TV), Kristin Goran (VP of Legal, FOCUS Brands) and Intellectual Property Section Chair Clark Wilson (Merchant & Gould P.C.). Rick McMurtry, Kristin Goran and Elizabeth Wheeler spoke on “In-House Best Practices for Trademark and Copyright Litigation & Portfolio Management”. 4 5 6 30 7 Litigation & Dispute Joint Breakfast On February 12, 2016 the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Section hosted a Joint Breakfast at Ansley Golf Club. From left to right are Litigation Section Chair Stephen Cummings (King & Spalding LLP), Erika C. Birg (Nelson Mullins), Stephen T. LaBriola (Fellows LaBriola), Taylor Daly (Nelson Mullins) and John W. Hinchey (JAMS Atlanta). Erika Birg, Stephen LaBriola, Taylor Daly and John Hinchey spoke on “Unique Issues Commonly Arising in Arbitration”. 8 Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Breakfast On February 18, 2016 the Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section hosted a Breakfast at the Buckhead Club. From left to right are Alisa Michael (Network 1 Consulting), Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Chair Robert Huestis (Huestis Law, LLC) and Tony Rushin (Network 1 Consulting). Alisa Michael and Tony Rushin spoke on “ Time-Saving Technology Tips”. 7 8 March 2016 The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 31