The Pro Bono Month Celebration Task Force is launching the inaugural Pro Bono Book Club. The book club discussions would take place via Zoom from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Tuesdays in October. This year's book selection is "A Knock at Midnight" by Brittany Barnett. It is a moving and fantastic read. Task Force […]
Volunteer lawyers help serve lunch to the Washington Park community and answer questions about civil legal matters. Contact jbrown@montgomeryvlp.org to register.
Approved for 1.0 CLE credit Speakers: Shrushti Kothari, Esq. & Jeanne Ortiz Jeanne is the Pro Bono & Strategic Initiatives Manager at Pro Bono Net, a national nonprofit that combines access to justice and technology. She helps grow digital initiatives that strengthen the work of attorneys assisting low-income families with their legal issues. Shrushti Kothari […]
Fall 2021 Admission Ceremony Registration Is Underway The Fall 2021 Admission Ceremony will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, at the Montgomery Performing Arts Centre in Downtown Montgomery. This Admission Ceremony is open to all admittees in 2020 and 2021 whose ceremony was postponed during the COVID‑19 pandemic. Check‑in for the Admission Ceremony will begin […]
The Montgomery Volunteer Lawyers Program hosts a recognition and awards ceremony for the wonderful attorneys in our program.
Leadership Forum Now Recruiting Class 16 Applications are now open for Leadership Forum Class 16. All applications must be completed by Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. Successful applicants will be notified no later than Dec. 17. To apply, or nominate someone from your firm, please complete the online application. For more information, contact Robyn Bernier.
Join the Alabama State Bar and the Montgomery County Bar Tuesday, Nov. 30, for a free 3-hour CLE. Register for the CLE here.
8th Annual Construction Industry Summit December 1 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wynfrey Hyatt Regency, Birmingham Early registration is discounted to $345 through November 5. It is $395 after that date. Click here to view the conference agenda. For more information, contact D.W. Wilson at 205 887 3000 or beacon.programs@aol.com.
Join the Alabama Bankruptcy Assistance Project Thursday, Dec. 2, (9 am - 3 pm) for a free 6-hour Bankruptcy CLE at the Wirehouse Rehabilitation Center in Dothan. Register here to attend this in-person CLE.
Jay Town FREE CLE: The Government's Lawyer Join us Dec. 8, from Noon - 1 p.m., as we kick off a month dedicated to Federal and State Government Lawyers. The Alabama State Bar will host a free 1-hour CLE featuring Jay Town, former U.S. Attorney, former Asst. District Attorney, and former Marine JAG lawyer. Register here.
Comparing the Roles of State Agency Counsel and Private Appointed Counsel Brad A. Chynoweth, Assistant Chief Deputy Attorney General, Civil Division, will explain the role of career lawyers in State government and the process by which the Attorney General’s office approves outside counsel to represent state agencies. This 1.0 CLE event is co-sponsored by the […]
Join the Quality of Life, Health and Wellness Committee for a free CLE: A Perspective on Health and Wellness for Lawyers and Judges and Ethical Considerations. The course has been approved for 1.0 CLE including an ethics credit. Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 | 12 to 1 p.m. The panel discussion features Judge Martha Cook, Judge Brendette […]
Join the Wellness committee as they host a FREE wellness CLE! MINDFULNESS MEDITATION AND YOGA: A Path to WELL-BEING AND BALANCE IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION You must register to attend, and registration is now open. Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_MqObrRnCTLuEPiL1jexssQ
Practicing Joy, Gratitude, & Awe A Webinar Sponsored by the Well Being in Law Institute **Not approved for Alabama CLE credit** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER An important pathway to well-being that positive psychology seeks to harness is the activation of positive emotional states to promote mental health and protect against depressive symptoms. In this session, […]
Four Spiritual Practices To Foster Greater Purpose in Your Everyday Life A Webinar Sponsored by the Well Being in Law Institute **Not approved for Alabama CLE credit** CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Well-Being is a continuous process needed to stay healthy, mentally, physically, and spiritually, especially in today’s unpredictable world, especially for professionals working in higher […]
