Have you ever wanted to work alongside GTLA's Legislative Team in protection of your clients' rights, your practices and the Constitutional Right to Trial by Jury under the Gold Dome? If so, now is your chance! Join us for the Lawyer of the Day Program, where you will have the opportunity to meet with legislators, review proposed bills, attend committee hearings and so much more. The following dates are currently available: Feb. 3: General GTLA Membership Feb. 10: Cobb TLA Feb. 17: New Lawyers Division Feb. 23: General GTLA Membership Feb. 24: LEAD Program March 1: Atlanta TLA March 2: West Metro Atlanta TLA March 3: GTLA/PAC Champions March 8: Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus March 9: Civil Justice PAC Board of Directors

Leading up to the 2016 Legislative Session, the Savannah Trial Lawyers Association brought back an annual tradition with the Legislative Kickoff Reception & Low Country Boil on Thursday, Jan 7. Held at the Wyld Dock Bar, the event brought together more than 50 trial lawyers, legislators and sponsors for an evening of fun and fellowship on the Georgia coast. Here are a few sights from the reception: 

 

 

Do you want to get involved with your Local TLA? Check out our interactive TLA map by clicking HERE.  

The GTLA LEAD Class spent yesterday in Macon, GA for Session III of the 2015-16 Program: "GTLA's Department of Defense: Civil Justice PAC & Directed Giving." During this week's Session, LEAD participants had the opportunity to hear from GTLA members who serve on the Civil Justice PAC Board, Directed Giving Committee members, and well-respected members of the local Macon TLA. Our guest speakers took the LEAD class members "behind the curtain" and provided an in-depth analysis showing exactly how the PAC and Directed Giving have produced successful results for GTLA and highlighted the important roles that each of these two political fundraising arms play in our political environment. The LEAD Class will next meet on Feb. 24 at the State Capitol in Atlanta for Session IV: "A Day at the Capitol" with GTLA's Legislative Team.

Happy New Year! Is your year starting off with your firm a bit too case-rich but cash-poor? If so, the latest SBA Justice Loans program is your answer. And a quick 10-minute call will determine if you qualify for an SBA loan at interest no higher than 6 percent. This program enables law firms to obtain low-interest loans, backed by the Small Business Administration, for extra working capital or real estate. Highlights include:

You are invited to join us in Macon for the 2016 Essential Torts Workshop! The Workshop, which will offer 6 CLE Credit Hours - including 1 Ethics & 1 Professionalism - will be held at the Brickyard Golf Club and will conclude with the Essential Torts Happy Hour immediately following the Workshop. Co-Chaired by Laura Hinson and Jason Downey, the program will feature top-notch speakers and relevant, practical and highly-useful topics to bring back to your practices. Spaces are limited, so sign up today to reserve your spot!