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President
Kevin P. Weimer
404-586-9200
kweimer@fellab.com
President-Elect
Jeffrey L. Berhold
404-872-3800
jeff@berhold.com
Vice President
Kevin A. Maxim
404-885-3506
Kevin.maxim@troutmansanders.com
Secretary
Kerri A. Gildow
(404) 420-4657
kgildow@rh-law.com
Treasurer
John R. Bielema
404-572-4504
jbielema@pogolaw.com
Immediate Past President
Amy Weil
404-581-6077
amy.weil@usdoj.gov
Executive Committee
Linda J. Amidon
David Bain
Hon. Jack T. Camp (honorary)
L. Frank Coan Jr.
James N. Hatten
Ashley R. Hurst
Joyce E. Kitchens
W. Thomas Lacy Jr.
Benton J. Mathis Jr.
Steven D. Moore
Christopher E. Parker
Oscar Persons
Henry M. Quillian III
Anne M. Rector
Robin Sangston
Amy Levin Weil
YLD Co-Chairs
Eric Schroeder
Michael Abramson
Advisory Committee
Peter C. Canfield
Prof. Ronald L. Carlson
Martin D. Chitwood
George (Buddy) Darden
Richard H. Deane Jr.
Henry D. Fellows Jr.
June Ann Sauntry
Hon. Thomas W. Thrash.
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Upcoming
Events
May 2008
Law Day Activities
The Chapter will participate with the District Court Clerk’s office
in promoting this year’s Law Day theme, “The Rule of Law:
Foundation for Communities of Opportunity and Equity” through programs
at local schools. We will need a number of volunteers.
June 17, 2008
Annual Judges’ Luncheon Honoring the Federal Judiciary
U.S. Attorney General Michael Mukasey will be the keynote speaker.
Time: Noon–2:00 p.m. There will be a 30 minute reception prior to the lunch, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Location: the Piedmont Driving Club, 1215 Piedmont Avenue, NE, Atlanta, Ga. 30309
Cost: FBA members: $50; Nonmembers: $60
Registration: View Flyer for more information
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News and Information
January 2008
Newsletter
October 2007 Newsletter
September
2007 Newsletter
May
2007 Newsletter
January
2007 Newsletter
Chapter
bylaws
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Previous Chapter Activities
On April 30, 2008, the Atlanta Chapter hosted a breakfast featuring a panel discussion entitled, “Non-Obvious Ways to Make Your Mark: Litigating Intellectual Property Cases in the Northern District of Georgia”. Panelists included Hon. Charles Pannell, Jr., of the Northern District of Georgia and IP practitioners Norwood “Woody” Jameson of Duane Morris and Steve Moore of Kilpatrick Stockton. Practitioner Bill Ragland of Hunton & Williams moderated the panel. Chapter executive committee members Henry Quillian of Fellows LaBriola and Steve Moore co-chaired the event.

April
2, 2008
Reflections on the ABA American Jury Project: Advancing Innovative Approaches
to Jury Trials in Federal Court—Luncheon Program
On April 2, 2008, the Atlanta Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosted a luncheon at the law firm of Arnall Golden Gregory. The keynote speaker was Dennis Drasco, chair of the ABA’s Commission on the American Jury and 2008 President of the New Jersey Federal Bar Association. Mr. Drasco spoke about innovative principles in federal jury trials. Chapter member Ed Marshall chaired the event.

At the April 2 luncheon program—(l to r) Kevin Weimer, Atlanta Chapter President; Dennis Drasco, Luncheon Speaker; and Ed Marshall, Luncheon Chair.
February
25, 2008
2008 Robert S. Vance Forum on the Bill of Rights
The
Atlanta Chapter presented this year's forum on the topic, "Voter
ID Laws: Preventing Fraud or Promoting Disenfranchisement?" Panelists
included Emmet Bondurant of Bondurant, Mixson & Elmore in Atlanta;
Neil Bradley of the ACLU Voting Rights Project; Thomas Fisher, the Solicitor
General for Indian, who argued in favor of Indiana's voer ID law before
the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 9, 2008; and Randy Evans of McKenna Long
Aldridge LLP in Atlanta. Respected Atlanta journalist Denis O'Hayer of
WXIA-TV moderated the forum. The Atlanta Chapter presents the forum annually
in honor of Judge Robert S. Vance, who was assassinated by a letter bomb
in 1989. Senior Judge Emmett Ripley Cox of the U.S. Court of Appeals for
the Eleventh Circuit presented a tribute to Judge Vance at the beginning
of the forum, which was chaired by Atlanta Chapter YLD co-chairs Eric
Schroeder and Michael Abramson.
At
the 2008 Robert S. Vance Forum on the Bill of Rights—(l to r) Thomas
Fisher, panelist; Denis O'Hayer, moderator; Randy Evans, panelist; Eric
Schroeder, forum co-chair; Neil Bradley, panelist; and Michael Abramson,
forum co-chair.

February 15, 2008
Technology in the Northern District Courtroom seminar
The Atlanta Chapter and the
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia presented this
sold-out seminar that included presentations by Pros. Frederic Lederer
of William & Mary School of Law, attorney Ed Buckley of Buckley &
Klein in Atlanta, and district court technology specialist Mark Allen.
Judge Timothy Batten of the Northern District of Georgia hosted a reception
for organizers preceding the seminar. Atlanta Chapter Vice President Kevin
Maxim chaired the event.
At the Technology in
the Northern District Courtroom seminar—(l to r) Kevin Weimer, Atlanta
Chapter President; Steve Moore, Atlanta Chapter Executive Committee; Prof.
Frederic Lederer, seminar speaker; Kevin Maxim, Atlanta Chapter Vice President
and seminar chair; and Hon. Timothy Batten, U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of Georgia.

January 29, 2008
Reception Honoring FBA President Jim Richardson
Jim came to Atlanta to demonstrate his
appreciation to the chapter for hosting the 2007 FBA Annual Meeting and
Convention and recognized the chapter members who helped make the convention
a great success, including Hon. Jack T. Camp and Hon. William C. O’Kelley
of the Northern District of Georgia (honorary convention co-chairs); Linda
Amidon and Joyce Kitchens (convention co-chairs); Robin Sangston and Phil
Savrin (fundraising co-chairs); and Kerri Gildow and Chris Parker (CLE
co-chairs).

At the January 29 reception—(l
to r): Robin Sangston, fundraising committee co-chair; Jim Richardson,
FBA president; Joyce Kitchens, convention committee co-chair; Kevin Weimer,
chapter president; and Amy Levin Weil, immediate past president.
December
19, 2007
Luncheon featuring Hon. Griffin B. Bell
Time:
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Location: King & Spalding, 1180 Peachtree Street NE, 16th Floor, Atlanta
Cost: FBA members- $25; non-members- $35
Registration: View registration flyer for
more information.

From left to right, the photo depicts: Phyllis B. Sumner, luncheon chair;
Hon. Griffin B. Bell, former U.S. Attorney General and Fifth Circuit Judge;
and Kevin P. Weimer, chapter president.
November 29, 2007
Luncheon featuring Hon. Reggie B. Walton, U.S. District Court for the
District of Columbia
Time: Noon–2 p.m.
Location: Powell Goldstein LLP, One Atlantic Center, 14th Floor, 1201
West Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta
Cost: $15 FBA members and $35 Nonmembers
Registration: View registration flyer for
more information.

From left to right, the photo shows: Joey Burby, luncheon chair; Amy Levin
Weil, immediate past president; Kevin Weimer, president; Judge Reggie
B. Walton, luncheon speaker; Jeff Berhold, president-elect; Kevin Maxim,
vice-president; and David Bain, membership chair.
November 6, 2007
installation of Officers and Executive Committee Members
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: State Bar of Georgia Headquarters
Judge Richard Story will perform the installation ceremony, and the Chapter
also will recognize its new members. The event is free and open to members
and their significant others and to colleagues of members who are considering
membership. P
Registration: View Invitation Please RSVP
by Friday, November 2, 2007, to Alcia Charles at Fellows LaBriola LLP:
acharles@fellab.com or 404-586-2026.

From left to right, the photo depicts:
Kevin Maxim, vice-president; Kerri Gildow, secretary; John Bielema, treasurer;
Jeff Berhold, president-elect; Kevin Weimer, president; and U.S. District
Court Judge Richard Story of the Northern District of Georgia, who conducted
the installation.
September 6-8, 2007
Annual Meeting and Convention
Location: Atlanta Marriott Marquis,
265 Peachtree Center Ave., Atlanta, Ga. A limited number of rooms are
being held for meeting attendees at a special group rate of $169 per night
(double room), plus applicable taxes and fees. Please contact the hotel
directly to make reservations at (888) 855-5701 or (404) 521-0000 and
be sure to mention the FBA Annual Meeting and Convention in order to receive
the discounted rate.
June 19, 2007
Annual Luncheon Honoring the Judiciary
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Sponsored
by the Atlanta Chapter
Speaker: Louis J. Freeh, former FBI director
Time: Noon–2 p.m. There will be a 30 minute members-only reception
with Louis J. Freeh beginning at 11:30.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, 265 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta,
Ga.
Registration: $40 FBA members; $44 nonmembers. To make reservations,
please e-mail Laura Arrants,
Chitwood Harley Harnes LLP, at the address below, or call (404) 873-3900.
Chitwood Harley Harnes LLP
2300 Promenade II
1230 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta,GA30309 |
May 23, 2007
3rd Annual Federal Labor Law Symposium
Location:
Richard Russell Building, 75 Spring Street, Atlanta, Ga., Strom Auditorium.
Speakers: Judge Richard Story, Chief Magistrate Judge Gerrilyn Brill,
Administrative Judges from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
and Merit Systems Protection Board, and a representative from the Federal
Labor Relations Authority.
CLE: 6 trial hours, 1 hour ethics and 1 hour professionalism have been
applied for.
Registration: Download event brochure. Contact
Scott Jones, scott.jones@fhwa.dot.gov
or Joyce Kitchens, joyce.kitchens@kitchensnew.com
April 25, 2007
Observations on the Psychology of Trying
Federal Jury Trials"
with Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr., U.S. District Court for the
Northern District of Georgia

In the photo, from left to right,
Ben Mathis, Atlanta Chapter Executive Committee; Jeff Berhold, chapter
vice president; U.S. District Judge Thomas W. Thrash Jr.; Henry Quillian,
chapter Executive Committee; John Bielema, chapter secretary
March 26
, 2007
Luncheon on "Working with Federal Agencies": A panel discussion presented by local agency counsel

In the photo, from left to right,
are Moderator: Terry Bird, Immigration & Customs Enforcement; Panelists:
Guy Gebhardt, U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee; Kim Jones, Environmental Protection
Agency; Brooks Thomas, U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Ron Crawford,
Securities & Exchange Commission; Amy Liebes, Federal Trade Commission;
and Bill Timm, Internal Revenue Service.
February
15, 2007
The 2007 Robert S. Vance Forumon the Bill of Rights
The Military Commissions Act of 2006: Does the Constitution Protect Terrorists?
Time: 7 p.m.Reception
starting at 6:15 p.m.
Location: Emory University School of Law, Tull Auditorium
Panelists include:Charles Shanor (Emory University); Mark Denbeaux (Seton
Hall University); Robin McDonald (Reporter for the Fulton County Daily
Report); Matthew J. MacLean (Attorney with Pillsbury Winthrop); Hon. Stanley
F. Birch Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit will present
a tribute to Judge Vance; Moderated by Denis O’Hayer, 11Alive News,
WXIA-TV Atlanta
Cost: free and open to the public.
Registration: Reservations are strongly encouraged. For more information
or to make reservations,please contact Malkia White, mwhite@finchmccranie.com.
Read press release.
January 24, 2007
Lunch with Chief Judge Jack T. Camp of the United States District
Court for the Northern District of Georgia
On Jan. 24, 2007, the Atlanta Chapter hosted a luncheon honoring the newly-installed
Chief Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia,
Hon. Jack T. Camp. Chief Judge Camp spoke about renovations to the Richard
Russell Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, and introduced the GSA
architect supervising the renovations, Robert McCabe. The clerk of the
court, James N. Hatten, discussed electronic filing and the court's Web
site. Over 100 people attended the luncheon, which was held at the offices
of Kilpatrick Stockton LLP.

Amy Weil, Atlanta Chapter
president; David Bain, chapter membership chair; James N. Hatten, clerk,
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia; Hon. Jack T.
Camp, chief judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia;
Steve Moore, luncheon chair; Robert McCabe, GSA Architect; Jeff Berhold,
chapter vice president.
December 7, 2006
Luncheon with U.S. Magistrate Judge C. Christopher Hagy
Time: 11:45 a.m.
Location: Commerce Club, Atlanta, Ga.
U.S. Magistrate Judge C. Christopher Hagy will lead a presentation and
discussion on Electronic Discovery and the 2006 Amendments to the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure
Cost: $25 FBA members; $30 nonmembers.
November
14, 2006
Fall Associate Orientation
Sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter in conjunction with the Clerk’s
Office of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Location: Clerk’s Office, 22nd Floor, Room 2205, Richard B. Russell
Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 75 Spring Street, S.W., Atlanta,
Ga.
Time: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
November
2, 2006
Installation of Officers and Executive Committee Reception
Swearing-in by Chief Judge J.L. Edmondson, U.S. Court of Appeals for the
Eleventh Circuit
Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Capital City Club, 7 Harris Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Photos from
November 2, 2006, Installation Reception
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