The Atlanta Lawyer October 2017 | Page 3

Volume 16, No. 3 | October 2017 Contents The Hon. Susan E. Edlein and Atlanta Bar Association Immediate Past President James D. Blitch IV (Blitch Law, PC). FEATURES Service 8 Celebrating Luncheon and Awards Honoring outstanding legal professionals who have made significant impacts on our community through their dedication and contrubutions to public service. 14 MBLC Seth Kirschenbaum Diversity Award COLUMNS 6 President's Message By M a rg a ret H . Vat h Celebrating Service Luncheon 17 Words from the Wise Questions for A Metro County District Attorney 18 Legal Minute By Wa l te r N . Co h e n Georgia's Uniform Power of Attorney Act Honoring SLIP 22 Sections Community Service Programs By H a n n i b a l H e re d i a Family Law Section's Sox in a Box NEWS & NOTES 19 23 30 32 From the Board 100% Club Gatherings Sponsors SECTION UPDATES 25 Bankruptcy 25 Family Law 26 Litigation 26 Real Estate 27 Tax Law 27 Workers' Compensation 28 Women in the Profession