January 2012 Newsletter
For the current issue of the GBA Newsletter, click January News.
To access an individual article from this issue, click on the “About Us” tab above, then “Newsletter”.
Robert D. Douglas, III
President
John R. Morgan
President-Elect
Edward C. Winslow III
Immediate Past President
Martha R. Sacrinty
Secretary
Martha T. Peddrick
Treasurer
Directors
Vance Barron
Jim Bryan
Manning Connors
Jeff Davis
Dick Forman
Afi Johnson-Parris
Ken Keller
Amy S. Klass
Sarah Roane
DSA Presented to Judge Albright
At the October 20th member meeting Justice Bob Edmunds presented the 2011 Distinguished Service Award to W. Douglas Albright. This award is the highest honor that the Greenboro Bar Association can bestow. The award was created to honor and recognize those who have exhibited a deep devotion to the legal profession and who have made enduring contributions both to the administration of justice and to the public good though unselfish service. Those receiving the award have exhibited the highest ethical standards of professionalism and have set a worthy example for others to follow. Congratulations to Judge Albright!
New 18th Judicial District Bar By-Laws
The 18th Judicial District Bar held its annual meeting on Thursday, September 15th and members passed the revised by-laws. The by-laws needed revision due to the creation of a separate judicial district for High Point. The new by-laws will also authorize notification of members via email. To read the complete set of revised by-laws, please click here.
“Judge A” Stories
At the February 17, 2010 member meeting, Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson presented a talk about Judge Elreta Alexander. To read a copy of the speech, click here. Justice Timmons-Goodson would like to add to her collection of “Judge A” stories. If you have a story to share with her, please send it to her at Post Office Box 1841, Raleigh, NC 27602.
Technology & Website for Law Practice Management
“30 Tips in 30 Minutes: Technology and Law Practice Management Websites Designed to Help Lawyers Better Serve Their Clients” was presented in a colloquium on October 5, 2010. A copy of the take-away can be found in the About Us tab above under Law Practice Management Colloquium.
Greensoboro Bar Association Blog
Check out the GBA blog: greensborolaw.blogspot.com. Send any news or other posts to ryanluft@gmail.com.
Photos from the Habitat Dedication are now available for viewing on the blog. Check it out: http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/2010/10/now-on-greensboro-law-blog-photos.html.
Mission Statement
It is the Greensboro Bar Association’s mission to serve the Greensboro community and the Association members, by fostering excellence in legal representation of clients.
Professionalism Support Initiative
The Professionalism Support Initiative (herein after referred to as the PSI) is an informal voluntary local lawyer and judge assistance program that handles client-lawyer, lawyer-lawyer, and lawyer-judge issues. The purpose of the PSI is to promote professionalism and thereby bolster public confidence in the legal profession. PSI uses local volunteer peers to communicate privately and informally with lawyers and judges. More information on the program can be found by downloading the Professionalism Support Initiative Program Description.
