The Atlanta Lawyer November 2018 | Page 8

AWARDS LUNCHEON The annual Celebrating Service gal departments, public interest Natalyn Archibong is serving her and Awards Luncheon was held groups and courts for a six week fourth term as a member of the on Friday, October 19, 2018 at The internship that provides a valu- Atlanta City Council. A former Please join us for able the work 11th experience, Annual Celebrating Service Commerce Club. furthers educator, she also founded the Luncheon on October 19, 2018, at the law, Commerce their understanding of the East Atlanta Club. Business Association The program honors those who and offers a meaningful mentoring serving three terms as its president. have made significant contribu- relationship. Thirty Interns legal Under her leadership, the East The Atlanta Bar Association will former recognize tions to the community through have graduated from or are now Atlanta village grew to become a professionals who have made significant impacts on our their commitment to service and attending law school. Former SLIP distinctive and diverser commer- community through their dedication to public service. also recognizes individuals who alumni include a superior court cial district. She is currently an have contributed significantly judge and an elected office holder. attorney in private practice, ad her Keynote Speaker: within partnering pro bono ser- office is located within the council vice providers. Lauren Jonathan Sudeall, Rapping Georgia 2018 Pro Bono Public Service district where she serves. State University College of Law of Gideon’s Promise and John Award Marshall Law School gave an in- Jessica Pinson Pennington, Tru- 2018 Rita A. Sheffey Public Inter- Event Fees spirational message to those in ancy Intervention Project (TIP) est Award $50: members & lawyers with public service organizations attendance. Alpa Amin, Georgia Asylum and $80: non-members Jessica Pennington has worked in Immigration Network (GAIN) The Atlanta Bar Association rec- private child welfare organizations ognized the following deserving Reserved Tables for the last twenty-five years, be- Alpa Amin is the Director of Le- individuals and programs for their ginning her career as a children’s in gal Services at for Gain, where she Reserved tables of 10 can be purchased advance distinguished service and accom- counselor at the Council on Bat- recruits, trains and mentors vol- $600 plishments. tered Women and Easter Seals of unteer attorneys from the Atlanta North Georgia. After several years legal community and provides 2018 Community Service Award as the director of training and af- direct representation to immigrant CLICK HERE TO VIEW MORE INFORMATION & REGISTER ONLINE. Atlanta Bar Association Summer filiate services for the states Court victims of human trafficking, do- Law Internship Program (SLIP) Appointed Special Advocates mestic violence and sexual assault program, she accepted her cur- who need assistance. She is an Over its twenty six years of opera- rent position at TIP where she has Adjunct Professor of Immigration tions, the Summer Law Internship served as its executive director for Law at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law Program has provided 730 paid over 20 years. School, a member of the Georgia internships to high schools stu- Statewide Human Trafficking Task dents throughout the metro At- 2018 Public Service Award force, and a graduate of Leadership lanta region. Students are placed Natalyn Mosby Archibong, Buckhead Class of 2016. in area law firms, corporate le- Atlanta City Council 8 November 2018