The Winter 2016 edition of Verdict should have arrived in your mailbox in the last week or two, but did you know that you can access a fully interactive digital edition online from your computer, smartphone or tablet? In addition to offering all of the same great content that is available in the printed edition, the digital edition also allows you to search by keyword or phrase, interact with our sponsors and take advantage of dozens of quick links to outside content. This quarter's edition is focused on apportionment and how recent appellate decisions may affect your clients' abilities to seek justice and your practices, and it promises to be an informative and compelling magazine that you will surely end up referencing often. What are you waiting for? Check it out!

It is hard to believe, but we are just one month away from GTLA's signature event of the year - the 2016 Annual Convention & President's Gala! Taking place on April 28th & 29th at the Ritz-Carlton in Buckhead, this year's Annual will offer 14 CLE Credit Hours spanning eight unique tracks: Product Liability, New Plaintiff Lawyers, Motor Vehicle, Advanced Evidence, Premises Liability, Media Training, Trucking and Practice & Trial Technology. The Annual Convention is also highlighted by the premier calendar of social events, including the Welcome Reception sponsored by Butler, Wooten, Cheeley & Peak, LLP, the New Lawyers Division Late Night Party at Whiskey Blue on the rooftop of the W Hotel and the can't miss President's Gala with the smooth sounds of The Answer Band. Whether this will be your first or your 50th Annual Convention, we guarantee that you will find it to be immensely informative, enjoyable and rewarding, and we look forward to seeing you next month!

You're invited to join GTLA's New Lawyers Division next Wednesday, March 23 for our NLD Lunch & Learn at the State Bar of Georgia (Room 3) from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. This month, the New Lawyers Division will be welcoming GTLA member Jim Roth, who will be presenting "Taking Your Demand Letters to the Next Level in Personal Injury Cases," and it is sure to be an informative and enjoyable discussion! The Lunch & Learn is FREE and is open to all current and prospective GTLA members, but please be sure to RSVP to ensure that we provide enough lunches for everyone. We look forward to seeing you on the 23rd!

The GTLA Women's Trial Lawyer Caucus joined our Legislative Team under the Gold Dome on Thursday, March 10 for our Lawyer of the Day program. During their annual trip to the Capitol, Women's Caucus members had the chance to meet with GTLA's Member-Legislators, visit with Governor Deal in his office (pictured), join the Legislative Team for our morning meeting, host a catered lunch with members of the House Judiciary Committee and so much more. It was a great time had by all, and we enjoyed having the Women's Caucus with us at the Capitol! 

 

Women's Caucus members with Governor Nathan Deal 

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