The Atlanta Lawyer May 2014 | Page 40

section update Litigation Section By J. Matthew Maguire, Jr. Parks, Chesin & Walbert [email protected] T he Litigation Section is in the middle of a very busy spring. In April, the Section hosted a fascinating panel discussion entitled “Social Media: Practice Development Through Verdict.” Georgia State University College of Law Professor Nicole Iannarone moderated a panel consisting of practicing attorneys Jennifer Jordan and Alex Khoury, and jury consultant Dr. Andrew Sheldon. Our final section meeting was the annual Legislative Update featuring Rep. Ed Lindsey (R-Atlanta) and Rep. Stacey Evans (D-Smyrna), which took place on May 9 at 7:30 a.m. at Ansley Golf Club. Additionally, the Section’s signature event, the Bench and Bar Reception, was held on May 13 at Nelson Mullins, where we honored Fulton Superior Court Judge Cynthia Wright with the prestigious Logan Bleckley Award. Attendees enjoyed great food, drink and camaraderie. We thank everyone who was in attendance for this commemorative event. Lastly, the Litigation Section would like to thank our Annual Sponsors, including ATS (Applied Technology Services); Esquire Solutions; Global Legal Discovery; Habif, Arogeti & Wybbe, LLP; JAMS; and The Partners Group. Their support has been a contributing factor to our successful Section events and the networking opportunities afforded to our members. 40 THE ATLANTA LAWYER May 2014 @ The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association