at their companies .
Discovery Disputes
February taught us that while Judges “ do not like discovery disputes ” they have a great sense of humor about it . Who knew we could laugh so hard while learning whether the recent changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure as applied to discovery actually changed anything ? Judge Leigh May and Judge Catherine Salinas regaled us with anecdotes of discovery disputes , the rules , and how they view the discovery process . Thank you again to moderator , John Jett , for asking the questions that everyone was thinking .
Take Your Adversary to Lunch
We concluded another year ’ s Take Your Adversary to Lunch Program with program winners : Kevin O ’ Sullivan / Steven Wagner ($ 200 Buckhead Life Gift Card Winners ); Daniel Park / Alex Barfield ($ 150 Buckhead Life Gift Card Winners ); Richard Caplan / Nicholas Protentis ($ 100 Buckhead Life Gift Card Winners ); and Erin Krinsky / Matthew Herrington ($ 50 Buckhead Life Gift Card Winners ). You don ’ t have to wait until next year . Reach out and take your adversary to lunch , coffee , or drinks and reap the benefits of humanizing the litigation process .
Pro Bono Opportunities
We also had the pleasure of being introduced to several pro bono opportunities including Atlanta Legal Aid , AVLF , and the Truancy Intervention Project . If you are looking for a way to make a difference , we strongly suggest you consider accepting a pro bono representation . Most pro bono programs offer training and assistance to its volunteer lawyers . As attorneys , we are in the unique position of being able to provide much needed legal services to people who have valid claims , defenses , and needs , but do not have the resources to hire and pay for an attorney . We are all busy , and it is hard to agree to something for which you are not passionate . Whether it is one of the programs the Section highlighted , or another one that fits your passion , please consider donating your services .
The Litigator
Hopefully you had a chance to read the informative articles in our Section ’ s newsletter , The Litigator , which was sent by email on April 26 , 2017 . Thanks again to newsletter editor John Hadden for a year of informative articles .
As always , the Litigation Section loves its judges and is happy to invite all judges and judicial law clerks to attend our Section events for free .
We would like to give a special thanks to our Section sponsors from the 2016-2017 Board year . Without them , we would not be able to put on the wonderful programing we do or make the same impact in our community . Thank you to : Applied Technical Services , Counsel on Call , Duplicating Products , Inc ., Esquire , Habif Arogeti & Wynne- Aprio , and JAMS !
Thank you to my amazing board members - without you , we would not have had such fantastic programing this year . Thank you to Karen English and the rest of the Bar staff- without you , well , nothing would have gotten done !
We hope to see you soon at our end of the year eventson the rooftop and at the Atlanta Food Bank . Then enjoy your summer and see us again when programing resumes in September !
Christina M . Baugh Fellows LaBriola LLP cbaugh @ fellab . com
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