I was working for a criminal-defense firm in Decatur, and our cases included a number of traffic citations, which are misdemeanors in Georgia. We were approached by a young man who had recently been involved in a severe collision with a DeKalb County Police Officer, and was issued the ticket, but felt he was not the cause of the wreck. We agreed.

During the middle of March, Emory Law switched to remote learning. The one-week break suddenly turned into an endless one. Hundreds of thousands of  people were (and still are) physically suffering during this challenging time, and the unemployment rates are approaching  historical highs. Amidst this pandemic, I continued to focus on my development as a trial attorney and adapted to the changing times by adding new ways to connect and foster relationships with the legal profession and my community. I want to share my story and offer three pieces of advice to other new and aspiring trial lawyers.

The Civil Justice PAC, Inc. is the political arm of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association. We are a bi-partisan organization striving to ensure public safety & justice for all Georgians. The PAC supports those who uphold our Constitution’s promise of protecting and defending the civil justice system.

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April 29-30, 2021

The GTLA Annual Convention is one event you don't want to miss. Stay tuned for more details!