21st Annual Birmingham Bar Association

Membership Retreat(AKA Bench and Bar)

BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION2021 SECOND AVENUE NORTHBIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-3703

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Non-Profit OrganizationU. S. Postage

P A I DPermit No. 1912Birmingham, AL

Friday-Saturday, March 3-4, 2017

Montgomery Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center

Prattville, Alabama

Friday, March 3, 2017Noon – 4:00 PM: REGISTRATION

1:00 – 1:10 PM: OPENING SESSION

1:10 – 2:10 PM: “WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?” - Presented by the Alabama State Bar Office of General Counsel (1 Hour Ethics Credit)

2:10 – 2:20 PM: PROGRAM BREAK

2:20 – 3:20 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 1A: Sanctions – Penalty for the Uncivil LawyerModerator: Maurine Evans, The Evans Law Firm, P.C.Panel: Hon. Joseph L. Boohaker, Hon. Jim Hughey, III, Hon. Donald

Blankenship and Hon. Elisabeth French

Session 1B: The Future of Death in AlabamaModerator: Freddy Rubio, Rubio Law Firm, P.C.Panel: David Luker, Jefferson County Public Defender, and Danny Carr,

Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office

2017 Schedule of Events

3:20 – 3:30 PM: PROGRAM BREAK

3:30 – 4:30 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 2A: May The Force Be With You: A Domestic Relations Story

Moderator: Brad Green, King & Green, LLCPanel: Hon. Patricia Stephens, Hon. Nakita Bloc-

ton (invited), Hon. Agnes Chappell and Attorney Heather Fann

Session 2B: Law Practice Management Moderator: Cedrick Coleman, The May Law GroupPanel: Tripp Watson, Keith Lee and Laura Callo-

way (Practice Management Assistance Program (PMAP) - Alabama State Bar - invited)

Session 2C: Hugging the Pink Elephant- Arbitrating Effectively & Developments in Arbitration

Moderator: Diandra “Fu” Debrosse-ZimmermannPanel: Hon. Robert Vance, Bruce Rogers, Rebecca

Beers and Jack Neal, Jr.

4:30 – 4:40 PM: PROGRAM BREAK

Saturday, March 4, 20178:00 – 10:30 AM: Breakfast with the Judges

Meet and greet judges, enjoy an exceptional break-fast and win one of many outstanding prizes!

4:40 – 5:40 PM: BREAKOUT SESSIONS

Session 3A: I’ve filed my Complaint. Now what? - Lit-igating a Federal Case with a specific focus on Magis-trate Mediation Process, E-Discovery, and More

Moderator: Brandon PrincePanel: Hon. John H. England, III, and Hon. John E.

Ott

Session 3B: Current Developments in Probate and Estate Law

Panel: Ashley Neese and Brian Williams, Dominick Feld Hyde, P.C.

Session 3C: He Said What? Professionalism in the Modern Workplace

Moderator: D.G. PantazisPanel: Hon. Michael Graffeo, Augusta Dowd, Anil

Mujumdar and Ashley Peinhardt

6:00 - 7:00 PM: Cocktail Reception Sponsored by the BBA Young Lawyers Section

7:00 – 8:30 PM: Dinner – Keynote Speaker: Major General N. Lee S. Price (U.S. Army, Retired)

8:30 – 11:00 PM: Music and Dancing (Featured DJ)

MANY THANKS TO THIS YEAR’S

RETREAT SPONSORS:

BBA YOUNG LAWYERS SECTION,

PAGE ONE, AND MORE!

Friday, March 3, 2017CONTINUED

HOTEL REGISTRATION INFORMATION: Marriott Montgomery Prattville Hotel & Conference Center

2500 Legends Circle, Prattville, AL 36066334-290-1235, or toll-free 1-800-593-6429; www.marriott.com.

NOTE HOTEL DISCOUNT CODE: BBAB!

Retreat Registration Fee includes all meals, events, four (4) hours MCLE Credit including 1 hour ethics credit,

and all materials.

CANCELLATION FEE OF $25 THROUGH 12:00 PM FEBRUARY 28, 2017.NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER 12:00 PM FEBRUARY 28, 2017.

Name____________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________

City____________________________________ State__________ Zip______________

E-Mail________________________________________________

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Attendance at the ENTIRE RETREAT

carries 4.0 MCLE Credit Hours

(including 1 hour ethics credit);

The Annual BBA Membership Retreat brings together friends and colleagues in a relaxed environment to learn, engage, connect, and promote the collegial ca-maraderie that defines the Birmingham Bar! The 21st Anniversary Retreat offers entertaining CLE sessions and speakers, and the comfortable and familiar sur-roundings of the Marriott Montgomery Prattville Hotel and Conference Center! Make your plans and register today! At-tendance is limited to BBA members (and invited guests.)

RETREAT FEE:Please register before Feb 28, 2017 for this

Early Bird Pricing(Please Circle One)

Birmingham Bar Members: $225.00

Young Lawyers Section Members: $175.00

Friday Session Only: $175.00

Friday Reception/Dinner Only: $100.00

Late Fee After February 28, 2017 $ 25.00

RESERVE YOUR ROOM AND REGISTER TODAY!

Enclosed is my check made payable to the BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION in the amount of $____________

MAIL THIS REGISTRATION FORM AND YOUR CHECK TO:BIRMINGHAM BAR ASSOCIATION

2021 SECOND AVENUE, NORTHBIRMINGHAM, AL 35203-3703

OR Login to www.birminghambar.org and register online!