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Governor Kay Ivey has proclaimed October 2022 “Pro Bono Month” in Alabama. The Alabama State Bar’s annual celebration, which officially kicks off Saturday, October 1, is a statewide effort to connect pro bono providers and attorneys across Alabama. It also is an opportunity to showcase the incredible difference that pro bono lawyers make to our state, to our system of justice, to our communities, and most of all, to the clients they serve.
In the wake of severe flooding caused by Hurricane Helene, the North Carolina State Bar has urgently called for legal support to assist those affected in the North Carolina mountains.…
By Melissa Warnke On September 19, 2024, the Alabama State Bar hosted its inaugural Milestone Luncheon, honoring 164 distinguished members who have dedicated 50 years of service to the legal…
The Alabama State Bar (ASB) is seeking a qualified individual to serve as the director of the Alabama Lawyer Assistance Program. The successful candidate will oversee the statewide program, ensuring…
As a member of the Alabama State Bar, you now have access to a game-changing, exclusive benefit. Starting Sept. 23, 2024, every member of the Alabama State Bar can enjoy FREE…
The increasing demands and pressures of our profession has made it critical for lawyers to take care of their mental health to maintain fitness to provide the services their clients…
The Alabama State Bar is excited to introduce a valuable new member benefit partnership with PracticePanther, the industry-leading, all-in-one legal practice management software. Alabama State Bar members are now eligible…
The following submission was requested by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and is intended to assist lawyers in improving the quality of legal services…
Preparing an appellate brief can be a challenging endeavor, requiring not only a persuasive legal argument with accurate citations but also adherence to specific formatting rules and requirements. One such rule, the dual pagination requirement using both Roman and Arabic numerals, has long been a staple in Alabama appellate practice as well as a pain sometimes for attorneys and their support staff when formatting a brief.
