SECTION UPDATE
LITIGATION
As the Bar Year comes to a close, I am amazed at how
quickly time flew by and how much we have accom-
plished. But, wait! We aren’t done yet!
annual Gold Dome - Year in Review summary. We
heard from Democrat David Dryer and Republican
Bert Reeves. It is amazing what they get accomplished
in only forty days!
End of the Year Reception
On May 25, 2017, the Litigation Section, ACYL, Fam-
ily Law, and Estate Planning & Probate Sections will
host an End of the Year Reception at Skyline Park
(rooftop of Ponce City Market) from 6:00-8:00pm.
Tickets are $15 for members of the host sections and
$25 for non-members. Come enjoy great networking,
drinks, food, and putt-putt golf!
Atlanta Food Bank
The next week, on May 31, 2017, we will be volun-
teering at the Atlanta Food Bank from 6:00-8:30pm.
Have kids that just finished up the school year? Bring
them! This event is open to members, friends, and
family. Come give back to the community with your
Section friends and family.
I had the pleasure of presenting the Logan E. Bleckley
Award to Justice Carol Hunstein in recognition of
her dedicated service and judicial excellence. Justice
Hunstein was introduced by her longtime friend,
American Bar President Linda Klein, on May 10,
2017, at the Section’s annual Bench & Bar Reception
hosted at Nelson Mulins Riley & Scarborough, LLC.
Both women are extremely accomplished and are
helping advance the legal profession through their
work in the community on a daily basis.
Bad Hombres and Putin Enterprises
During April, we watched an epic battle between some
Bad Hombres and Putin Enterprises while learning
what the rules actually are (as opposed to what we
tell ourselves the rules are) regarding depositions in
Georgia state and federal ac-
tions. Thanks again to Simon
Malko, Hillary Kinsey, Chad
Lennon, and Brian Levy for
their skilled acting and infor-
mative discussion.
Spring Mixer
We also mixed and mingled
with the Public Law Section and
the Bankruptcy Section during
our Spring mixer at Second Self
Beer Company.
Insights from the Inside
Year in Review Summary
A lot has happened since our last Section Update in
February. And no, I’m not just referencing the “new
normal” that is our traffic “system.” On May 12th, we
held our last breakfast of the year and learned about
what the state legislators did to us this year in our
26 May 2017
In March, we heard from Evan
Glover, Marcus Delgado, and
Jason Esteves during Insights
from the Inside. We learned
about how in-house counsel looks at those of us on
the outside in our attempts to gain business, make the
client happy, and how to best communicate with in-
house counsel. We also learned which of our speakers
welcomes invites to lunch/sporting events, and which
would prefer you wine and dine the business people