Honoring Judge John Ellington

At last week's Holiday Workshop Special Luncheon, I had the honor of presenting Judge John Ellington with the GTLA Champion of Justice Award. This award was given to Judge Ellington for his service to our state and for the reverence that he has shown for our Constitution and the vital role that it plays in the pursuit of justice. If you couldn't join us, please be sure to congratulate and thank Judge Ellington next time that you see him. 

Happy Holidays to each and every one of you. We will see you in 2014!

Buck

 

Sign Up for Lawyer of the Day!

GTLA is now accepting registrations for the 2014 Lawyer of the Day Program! As this year's Session promises to be brisk, spots for Lawyer of the Day are limited and are sure to fill up fast. Your participation is vital to our continued legislative success, and your involvement also speaks volumes about your commitment to the preservation of our Civil Justice System and the Right to Trial by Jury in Georgia. 

For more information about the GTLA Lawyer of the Day program, please click here or contact our Lawyer of the Day Coordinator Brittany Gurley at bgurley@gtla.org! Once you're ready to sign up for a LOTD Session, check out our list of available dates and RSVP here!

 

GTLA Political Director Bill Clark Speaks Out Against Med Mal Proposal

 

GTLA in the Headlines

Bill trims rights, not costs, Augusta Chronicle, Dec. 16 

Letter to the Editor: 'Patient Injury Act' unconstitutional, Georgia Health News, Dec. 12

Opponents Offer Testimony Against Malpractice Bill, Daily Report, Dec. 12

Malpractice insurers blast tort reform bill, Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dec. 11

Senate panel wraps up malpractice bill hearings, Georgia Report, Dec. 11

Bill would take trials out of malpractice suits, WSB-TV, Dec. 6

Harper correct to be skeptical of 'Patient Injury Act', Dublin Courier Herald, Dec. 6

Lawmakers to Consider State Level Healthcare Reforms, Peach Pundit, Dec. 2

 

Fall TLA Family Social & Clay Shoot

The Annual Fall TLA Family Social & Clay Shoot was held at President Buck Rogers' farm in Covington on Thursday, Nov. 21. A chance to share in fun and fellowship with the whole family, guests participated in an afternoon of activities, including a clay shoot, pond fishing, canoeing, zip lining and so much more! The evening concluded with a potluck BBQ dinner, where everyone shared their favorite dessert with the group.  

 

 

GTLA LEAD Program Hosts First Two Sessions

GTLA's LEAD Program kicked off their Inaugural Session in Athens Nov. 22-23 as the class came together for "Leadership 101: Introduction to GTLA." Featuring an action-packed lineup of speakers and an all-star panel of judges, this Session provided invaluable insights to the rising stars of our Association, as well as a chance to build upon the camaraderie that makes our Association so unique. The Session culminated with a Tailgate Party before the UGA vs. Kentucky football game on Saturday. 

Many of the LEAD Class participants at the UGA Tailgate 

The LEAD Class then came back together in Atlanta last weekend for Session 2 of the 2013-2014 program. On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Class joined us for a Fundraiser in support of Governor Nathan Deal, and then traveled to both the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals to meet with justices and judges, as well as being sworn in to both courts if they hadn't been previously. They returned on Friday, Dec. 13, for the GTLA Holiday Workshop and had special LEAD Class programming that afternoon. 

The LEAD Class with Supreme Court Justice Harold Melton, Court of Appeals Chief Judge Herbert Phipps & Presiding Judge John Ellington