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SECTIONS
The EP&P Section kicked off its webinar series on May 6, 2020,
with speaker Richard M. Morgan, the founding partner of Morgan
& DiSalvo, PC. in Alpharetta, Georgia, discussing “SECURE Act
Analysis & Self-Assessment Tools.” Mr. Morgan’s presentation
addressed and clarified the many complex ways in which the federal
SECURE Act, which became effective January 1, 2020, is impacting
trust planning for estate planning clients throughout the country. Mr.
Morgan has also authored a series of articles regarding the SECURE
Act, which can be accessed at https://morgandisalvo.com/newsarticles/articles/.
On May 20, 2020, the EP&P Section was proud to welcome Professor
Mary F. Radford, the Marjorie Fine Knowles Professor of Fiduciary
Law at Georgia State University’s College of Law. Professor Radford,
a longtime supporter of the EP&P Section, presented her much
anticipated update on “Recent Developments in Georgia Fiduciary
Law: January 1, 2019 through March 31, 2020.” Given Professor
Radford’s recent retirement, as well as the cancellation of the 55th
Annual Fiduciary Law Institute at which she was scheduled to make
this presentation in July 2020, the Section was thrilled to be able to
offer her presentation virtually to our Section members.
John P. Strupe, Associate Attorney at Stewart, Melvin & Frost of
Gainesville, Georgia, was the featured speaker for the EP&P Section’s
June 10, 2020 webinar, at which he discussed “Charitable Trusts &
Asset Protection Trusts,” topics of particular interest to those Section
members representing and assisting philanthropically minded clients.
Mr. Strupe guided viewers through the various planning aspects of
such trusts, and outlined the many beneficial features of such trusts.
The EP&P Section Board invites Section members and other Atlanta
Bar members to join us for the following upcoming virtual events:
• On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., James M. (“Jim”)
McCarten, Counsel at Burr & Forman, LLP, will present:
“Beyond PPP and EIDL Loans: Getting the Most Cash from
Uncle Sam for Your Clients and Your Firm.”
• On Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at 12:00 p.m., Professor
Cassady V. (“Cass”) Brewer, Associate Professor of Law at
Georgia State University’s College of Law, will give a presentation
on the nature and use of benefit corporations in estate planning,
and will discuss the Georgia benefit corporation bill (H.B. 230),
recently passed by the Georgia General Assembly and sent on
June 30, 2020, to the Governor for consideration.
As the public health emergency unfolds, the EP&P Section stands
ready to offer its members alternatives to in-person gatherings and
looks forward to working with the other Sections of the Atlanta Bar
Association to offer bar members opportunities for professional
development and social interaction. The EP&P Section Board wishes
to thank our generous Section Sponsors for their support, as well
as the Directors and Staff of the Atlanta Bar Association for their
outstanding support and guidance during these uncertain times.
2 - Professor Mary F. Radford (Georgia State University, College of
Law)
3 - Richard M. Morgan (Morgan & DiSalvo, PC)
4 - John P. Strupe (Stewart, Melvin & Frost)
Estate Planning & Probate Section Update by Allison L. Byrd
(Morgan & DiSalvo, PC)
Family Law
5 - Judge Rebecca Rieder moderated the panel of Attorney LaKeisha
Randall and Dr. Kim Oppenheimer speaking on lawyer wellness
initiatives during Covid-19.
Sole Practitioner/Small Firm
Despite COVID-19, the SPSF Section is alive and kicking! We have
decided to use this time and our expertise to help connect and educate
our membership on issues facing all small businesses during this
pandemic and, particularly, the practice of law. You have questions;
we have answers! Connecting small firm attorneys is what we do best,
and we will continue doing so.
This fall, we will focus on Zoom lunches addressing a variety of topics
you are undoubtedly facing right now. We will connect you with
experts in the field and share personal experiences to help you run a
more efficient and profitable law firm. We will also introduce you to
colleagues so you can grow your referral network! Our current list of
topics will include:
1. PPP and EIDL concerns: applying, using, and repaying.
2. Ethics of practicing law via Zoom.
3. Technology Roundtable. How are you running your firm?
4. The future of the office space: Tips for lawyers
5. Employment issues facing small businesses during COVID.
6. Zoom Etiquette.
Remember: This is your Section. If you have a topic you'd like to
explore, let us know.
Social functions are going to be curtailed this fall, but we're working
to put together some fun social activities for the Section. Be well, stay
well, and let us know how we can serve you.
Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Section Update by Matthew C. Jordan
(Law Office of Matthew C. Jordan)
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