Job Announcement: Alabama State Bar Executive Director
About the Bar: The Alabama State Bar (ASB) is the regulatory authority for the legal profession in Alabama with over 18,000 attorney members and approximately 35 employees. The Board of…
We Are Thankful For You This Thanksgiving
On this year’s license renewal invoice, we asked our members to estimate their pro bono hours over the past year. Of the 18,106 form submissions so far, 3,548 members reported…
Alabama State Bar Features ‘Salute to Veterans’
Throughout the month of November, the Alabama State Bar will honor and recognize veteran lawyers in Alabama. A Salute to Veterans page has been created on the bar’s website, where we…
Alabama State Bar to Offer 12+ Free, Online CLEs through Dec. 2020
The MCLE Commission has temporarily suspended MCLE Regulation 3.1, which limits attorneys to six (6) hours of on-demand credits in any single CLE year. This accommodation allows Alabama attorneys the…
FAQ: Transition from Casemaker to Fastcase
Q: How do I login to Fastcase? A: The login process for Fastcase will be identical to the login process for Casemaker. Simply access your attorney profile on the Alabama…
A Virtual Congratulations to the Newest Alabama State Bar Members
This past week, we would have celebrated the Spring Admissions Ceremony for the newest admitees of the Alabama State Bar. Unfortunately, that ceremony had to be cancelled, but President Christy…
Comments Sought on Proposed Rule 7 Series Revisions (Lawyer Advertising Rules)
The Disciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee, led by Michael Upchurch and Harlan Prater, has developed recommended changes to Rules 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 of the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct…
July 2020 Alabama Bar Exam Plans Announced
Montgomery - On Friday, May 8, 2020, the Supreme Court of Alabama entered an Order that the Alabama State Bar follow public health restrictions and take necessary precautions during the administration…
Alabama State Bar Kicks Off First Ever Wellness Month
Friday, May 1, 2020, the Alabama State Bar and its Quality of Life, Health and Wellness Task Force, co-chaired by Brannon Buck, Susan Han and Emily Hornsby, officially kicked off the first…
Alabama State Bar Hosts Virtual Board of Bar Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Bar Commissioners (Board) of the Alabama State Bar met on Friday, May 1, 2020. The Alabama State Bar building was open and available for in-person meeting participants.…