Atlanta Chapter

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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

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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