The Atlanta Lawyer May 2018 | Page 11

1 2 On May 8, 2018, the Litigation Sec- tion of the Atlanta Bar Association hosted is annual Bench and Bar Reception. Thank you to Nelson Mullins for making their beautiful offices available to us. The event was well attended. The food was excellent, and many stayed late enjoying the opportunity to catch up with friends outside the normal hustle and bustle. This year, the Honorable Doris L. Downs of the Fulton County Superior Court was the Honoree. Lynn Roberson introduced her dear friend, Judge Downs. Judge Downs is a double Dawg, having received her bachelor’s degree and her law degree from the University of Georgia. Judge Downs has been on the Court since 1996 and has previously served as The Official News Publication of the Atlanta Bar Association THE ATLANTA LAWYER 11