Alabama State Bar

Women, Whiskey and Taxes
2020-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Vulcan Park and Museum
In coordination with the gallery exhibit “Right or Privilege? Alabama Women and the Vote” at Vulcan Park and Museum, assistant professor Tracey Roberts will present the complex and interlocking history of Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition and the Federal Income Tax.
Before they became the most famous pair of advocates in the U.S. women’s suffrage movement, Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were temperance activists. Advocating for the prohibition of alcohol in a world in which women lacked both political and property rights, they sought to curb other social ills: family poverty, unemployment, domestic violence, and violent crime. Through the early 20th Century, however, the U.S. relied heavily on excise taxes, including those on liquor, to fund government operations. The passage and ratification of the 16th Amendment, authorizing a federal income tax, was needed before the 18th Amendment, prohibiting alcohol, could be passed. In turn, the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote, was ratified, in part, on the strength of the time-honored argument that women should not face taxation without representation.
Exhibit partners include: Junior League of Birmingham, Alabama State Council on the Arts, Protective Life, Birmingham Bar Foundation, Alabama State Bar, Shipt and Alabama Power

Salute to Selma Women's March 2020
2020-03-01
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SELMA, Ala. –Salute Selma, Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization wants you to join us on sacred grounds as we commemorate the sacrifices and successes of black women from around the country for Selma’s 55th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March and the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 during the Annual Bridge Crossing Commemoration. We want to show the world that our voices matter and will be heard. While celebrating for the first time in history, black women leading this Historic Reenactment March Across Edmund Pettus Bridge!
These amazing days of black liberation and human rights activism will start on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, with an Economic Empowerment Village/Health & Wellness Expo. On Sunday, March 1st, 2020, there will be a Salute to Selma Church Service led by Ministers from across the nation, followed by a Historic “Pre-march Rally,” which will culminate with the Selma’s Historic Bridge Crossing Reenactment! These events are strategically planned a few days before the nations’ “Super Tuesday’s” Democratic Party presidential primaries. The weekend is aimed at invigorating and galvanizing the power of the Black Vote. We invite you to join thousands of influential African Americans in the fields of politics, entertainment, education, and entrepreneurship as we discuss what’s occurring in our nation, and how we should respond. The 2020 Presidential election has reignited the collective synergy that African Americans have influential power, tenacity and that there is enormous value in our vote. We stand united in solidarity with Selma for one mission and one goal in 2020!
Salute Selma, Inc., is also excited to announce the confirmation of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, which is comprised of the nine historical Greek-lettered Fraternities and Sororities that will descend in large numbers to participate in the Annual Bridge Crossing Reenactment. The National Presidents of each Greek-lettered Organization understands the importance of the 2020 Presidential election and are excited to be in Selma and are ready to march in solidarity across the Historic Edmund Pettus Bridge. Catrena Norris Carter, Co-Founder & National Coordinator for Salute Selma, Inc. feels this is groundbreaking, “It sends a strong message to the world that these organizations whose collective memberships comprise of MILLIONS of this country’s premier black leaders coming together to support, celebrate and speak on the power of the black vote in solidarity, is indeed powerful!”
Once again, Selma will serve as a national backdrop for civil rights and human rights! Abina D. Billups, Co-Founder & Board Chairman for Salute Selma, Inc. said, “In 1965, men and women, young and old, suffered and died for the Right to Vote. Fifty-five years later, extremists are doing everything they can to take away our hard-earned rights, liberties, and power that we have in the Vote,” therefore, she believes coming to Selma should be an “annual pilgrimage.” Especially since every day, a new wave of gut-wrenching developments spurs out of this current White House administration. Blatant attacks on our democracy and daily threats to disenfranchise black and brown people.
We have the Power to Protect our Rights, and we must answer their threats to our way of life. What better place to unite and fight for the right to vote? Who better to come to Selma to help lead the fight?
Please join us. Let us know that you and your organization will join our national movement.
Additional details of the official schedule for Salute Selma’s Inc. Commemoration of the 55th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday, the Selma to Montgomery March Reenactment, and the passage of the Voting Rights Act will be released in January 2020.
For more information, please visit our website www.saluteselma.com or contact Catrena Norris Carter at (205) 266-0304 or Abina D Billups at (334) 526.0025.
###
Contact Information:
Catrena Norris Carter – 205. 266.0304 | catrena.carter@saluteselma.org
Abina D. Billups – 334. 526.0025 | abinabillups@saluteselma.org

ASB Health Law Section Annual Fall CLE
2018-09-14 08:00 - 16:00
The Alabama State Bar Health Law Section is co-sponsoring its annual fall CLE program with the Cumberland School of Law. The seminar has been approved for 6.0 CLE hours, including 1.0 hour of ethics. For registration information and agenda, download the brochure here.

Free Webinar - Managing Your Retirement Savings Through Life's Transitions
2018-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
At some point in your career, whether you are a young or seasoned attorney, you may deal with transitions from law firm to law firm or perhaps to your own practice, as well as transitioning out of your practice to retirement. Although there are many things to consider as part of these transitions, one important area is saving and planning for a secure retirement. It is critical to understand your options so you can choose what best fits your needs at every stage of your career.
In this presentation, we will explore these options and the steps you can take to help you make the right decision for each transition including important “to-dos” at each stage. We will help you review your goals for retirement and your investment objectives while also minimizing taxes and penalties that can eat into your retirement savings and income. A detailed overview of the types of retirement plans available to you at all stages of your career and a “how to” on setting up these plans particularly when becoming “of counsel” will also be highlighted.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider ABA Retirement Funds. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Fixed Fees: Ditching the Billable Hour
2018-03-27 13:00 - 14:00
This free webinar is designed for firms looking to align their interests with that of their clients to increase revenue and gain a competitive advantage. Come learn the logistics behind making fixed fees work for your practice; ethical rules that impact fixed fees; how to make fixed fees more profitable; and how, why and when to involve your client in determining the fixed fee. Presented by Debra Bruce, President of Lawyer-Coach LLC and member of the Law Practice Management Committee of the State Bar of Texas.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider MyCase. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot or RSVP and they’ll send you the recording.

Free Webinar - Signposts of Antiquity: When to Move Your Practice to the Cloud
2018-02-28 13:00 - 14:00
If you’re on the doorstep of migrating your practice to the cloud, Heidi Alexander, Esq., Director of the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program, will teach you the benefits of using the cloud to store and access your law firm data, how to vet cloud providers to ensure that they’ll keep your data secure, how to make a simple and easy transition to the cloud, and what security precautions to take to ensure the safety of your data.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider My-Case. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Setting Practice Priorities: Using CosmoLex to Track Financials & More
2018-02-22 13:00 - 14:00
At large firms, CFOs and accountants use class-based accounting to gain knowledge about their cash flow and set priorities going forward. Now, CosmoLex has made the same technology easily available for you. Join them to see how this and other CosmoLex features can help you easily manage your accounting and set goals just like the BigLaw firms.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Preparing Your Law Firm's Books for Tax Prep
2018-02-15 11:00 - 12:00
The professionals at Backyard Bookkeeper will guide you along as you examine the steps your law firm should take to review your accounting books and ensure that they are complete, clean, and ready to go for tax prep.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Money Out the Door: How to Measure Marketing ROI for Lawyers
2018-01-30 13:00 - 14:00
Stacey Burke, Texas lawyer turned law firm business consultant, will tell you how to select the right marketing vendors for your practice, identify the ROI metrics that directly affect your bottom line, track ROI efficiently for both online and offline expenditures, and set a baseline for your marketing ROI.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider My Case. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Practice Management YOUR Way with CosmoLex
2018-01-25 13:00 - 14:00
Your practice management system should let you manage YOUR practice — not some generic idea of a law practice. Join this webinar and learn how CosmoLex can add new levels of customization to every aspect of your practice from document templates to fields, reports, and more.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider . MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Legal Assistance Clinic - Tuscaloosa: Cancelled due to weather.
2018-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Tuscaloosa Public Library Main Branch, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway NE, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, United States
Cancelled due to weather. The VLP in partnership with the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association hold a monthly legal advice clinic on the third Thursday of each month from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Tuscaloosa County Library (main branch).

Free Webinar - Staying Competitive in 2018: Why Moving to the Cloud Matters
2018-01-17 11:00 - 12:00
There was a time when not every lawyer needed a computer. Or a cell phone. Tipping points matter. It’s 2018. If you haven’t moved to the cloud, you’re losing ground to law firms that have. Join ASB member benefit provider CosmoLex as they discuss the process of moving to the cloud and how cloud-based applications can keep your law firm competent, compliant, and competitive.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Streamlining Your Law Practice in 2018 with CosmoLex
2017-12-21 13:00 - 14:00
Thousands of recent regulatory changes, as well as tax reform and new policies, will bring a lot more work to your desk next year. Don’t get overwhelmed. Get your practice running at peak efficiency with an easy-to-use, fully integrated, cloud-based solution, CosmoLex.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - 7 Reasons to Run a Quickbooks-Free Law Firm
2017-12-14 13:00 - 14:00
Accounting compliance is mandatory for your law practice. But take caution as using a general business accounting program (like QuickBooks) can create unnecessary hurdles when it comes to remaining compliant. Don’t let your law firm accounting program be the cause of wasted time and compliance issues. Join CosmoLex as they highlight the daily shortcomings of QuickBooks that lawyers may face and demonstrate possible alternatives.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Year-End Legal Accounting Checklist & Tips
2017-12-07 11:30 - 12:30
The end of the year can be a hectic time for many business owners. Sorting through the entire year’s financials, preparing the documents you’ll need to file your tax returns – there are a lot of accounting tasks that need to be completed (properly) before you can take some time off to enjoy the holidays with your family. Follow CosmoLex’s step-by-step Year-End Accounting Checklist for Law Firms and your office will be ahead of the holiday hustle and bustle and get to enjoy some well-deserved time off like everyone else.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Productivity & Compensation Models Made Easy
2017-11-30 13:00 - 14:00
If your firm is struggling to sort out its productivity or if even part of your compensation is based on collections, this webinar is for you. You’ll learn how to build compensation models that are compliant & accurate — and how technology can streamline the entire process!
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider . MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - Moving Your Practice to the Cloud: Best Practices for Painless Migration
2017-11-16 13:00 - 14:00
Whether your law firm is using an outdated practice management software, or your current solution is simply not meeting your needs, don’t let your fear of a “systems migration” slow down the progress and productivity of your practice. Learn what to expect when considering making a migration from your current software to a modern cloud-based solution.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Free Webinar - How to Run a More Competitive Law Firm in 2018
2017-11-09 13:00 - 14:00
Running a successful law practice is a competition, and not just for new clients. It’s a constant battle against limited time and wasted effort. See how smart lawyers are using modern technology and CosmoLex to help their law firms win the race.
This program is presented by Alabama State Bar member benefit provider CosmoLex. MCLE credit has NOT been applied for in Alabama, but you may submit the program for personal credit with a $25 fee payable to the ASB. Click here to reserve your spot.

Board of Bar Commissioners Meeting
2016-06-22 - 2016-06-25 | Sandestin Baytowne Wharf, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway, West Miramar Beach, FL, 32550, United States
This meeting will be held during the 2016 Alabama State Bar Annual Meeting.

25th Annual Southeastern Environmental Law & Regulation Conference
2016-06-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Sandestin Beach & Golf Resort, 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy, West Miramar Beach, FL, 32550, United States

Board of Bar Commissioners Meeting
2016-05-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-03-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2016-01-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-10-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2015-09-18 10:00 - 12:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

CSF Committee Meeting
2015-12-11 09:00 - 14:00, 2015-09-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

Digital Communications Committee Meeting
2015-08-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Alabama State Bar, 415 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery, AL, United States

2nd Annual Alabama Construction Law Summit
2015-08-06 | Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel, 1000 Riverchase Galleria, Hoover, AL, 35244, United States
Save the date for the 2nd Annual Alabama Construction Law Summit sponsored by the Construction Law Section of the Alabama State Bar.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beacon Programs at (205) 887-3000 or beacon.programs@aol.com.

American Bar Association Annual Meeting
2015-07-30 - 2015-08-04
