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We are less than one month away from GTLA's most festive event of the year -- the 2015 Holiday Workshop! Held once-again at the luxurious St. Regis Hotel in Buckhead, this year's Workshop features an unmatched lineup of speakers, including Governor Nathan Deal, Court of Appeals Judges Stephen Dillard, Sara Doyle and Michael Boggs, U.S. District Court Judge Leigh Martin May, and some of the most experienced trial lawyers in Georgia. In addition to the top-notch CLE offerings, we will also leave ample time to enjoy the holiday cheer with an action-packed lineup of special events and holiday receptions. There is only one way to cap off another great year of being a Georgia trial lawyer, and it is with us at the Holiday Workshop! If you would like to reserve a room at the St. Regis, please call the hotel directly at (404) 563-7900.

The GTLA Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus is pleased to announce the launch of the first-of-its-kind Sisters-In-Law (SIL) Program! Given that only 37 percent of women ever report having had a formal mentor in their careers, our Women's Caucus is out to serve the unique needs of our members by fostering deeper relationships with your colleagues. Role Models inspire us and give us a vision for what is possible. That vision usually leads us to think bigger and fearlessly take on goals that we once thought were impossible. It always seems impossible until it's done! Successful women are fully aware of the importance of having someone who recognizes their potential, who cares about their career, and who guides them through the twists, turns and hazards that come with reaching new heights. With these goals in mind, SIL is designed to help us reach our full potential professionally and personally by pairing you with a female lawyer based on your personal needs, whether it is focusing on passing the bar, juggling career and motherhood, building your practice, perfecting your craft or even transitioning to your next phase of life.

The Macon Trial Lawyers Association hosted their most recent luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at the Downtown Grill. This month, they welcomed State Representative and Governor's Floor Leader Allen Peake who provided an update on Georgia's new medical cannabis law and gave a preview of the upcoming 2016 Legislative Session. Also joining Rep. Peake were State Representative Micah Gravley, former State Representative Billy Maddox, GTLA President Darren Penn, Macon TLA Chair Laura Hinson and many local trial lawyers from the Macon community.

This weekend, the 2015-2016 GTLA LEAD Class will celebrate the kickoff of this year's LEAD Program in Athens, Georgia. Beginning Friday afternoon, the LEADers will have the opportunity to hear from fellow LEAD alumni, local judges, Dean Rutledge from the University of Georgia School of Law, and members of GTLA leadership, all of whom will share tips and best practices for elevating their legal careers to the next level. On Saturday, the LEAD Class will join GTLA Past Presidents and our friends at Harris Penn Lowry LLP and Forge Consulting for a game-day tailgate, followed by the UGA v. Georgia Southern football game. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and introduce yourself to the next group of rising stars in our Association!

Mark your calendars and make plans to hit the slopes with GTLA in stunning Park City, Utah for the 2016 Ski-LE Workshop! Taking place from March 9-12, the Workshop will offer 5 CLE Credit Hours and is structured to offer you ample time to spend on the mountain, in the spa or exploring Park City after each morning's top-notch educational session. GTLA has reserved a block of rooms at the Waldorf Astoria Park City. Please contact the hotel online at www.parkcitywaldorfastoria.com and use code GTL to book or call (435) 647-5500 or (866) 279-0843. The deadline to make your reservations is Monday, Feb. 8, 2016.