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August 2017 Volume 23, Number 1 From the President— GEORGIA BAR Closing the Justice Gap Navigating Lateral Moves Between Law Firms JOURNAL 2017 State Bar Annual Meeting Coverage A Conversation with Larry D. Thompson 55TH STATE BAR PRESIDENT BRIAN D. “BUCK” ROGERS Visit www.gabar.org for the most up-to-date information on committees, members, courts and rules. ADMINISTERED BY: Lawyers Professional Liability Professional Liability Have your PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY RATES SKYROCKETED? NEW! Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance Program for State Bar of Georgia Members! If you’ve noticed the cost of your Lawyers’ Professional Liability is on the rise, we may be able to help! PROGRAM DETAILS: Special rates Multi-carrier Solution Risk Management for Georgia to accommodate all Expertise & Law Firms size and firm types Resources Get a quote for Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance at www.memberbenefits.com/gabar or call 281-374-4501. 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The views 404-527-8704 expressed herein are not necessarily those of the UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW State Bar of Georgia, its Board of Governors or 404-527-8743 its Executive Committee. YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION 404-527-8778 2 GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL August 2017 | Volume 23 | Number 1 GBJ | The Features 22 The 2017 Annual Meeting Lands on Georgia’s Coast JENNIFER R. MASON 32 2017-18 State Bar of Georgia Officers, Executive Committee and Board of Governors Meetings 34 O’Connor’s Final Remarks to the Board of Governors PATRICK T. O’CONNOR 38 Rogers’ Remarks to the Board of Governors BRIAN D. “BUCK” ROGERS 42 New President Continues the Family Tradition LINTON JOHNSON 46 Georgia Bar Foundation Update LEN HORTON PHOTO BY ISTOCK.COM/DNY59 NAVIGATING LATERAL The MOVES BETWEEN LAW FIRMS / 14 Legal Jonathan E. Hawkins 2017 AUGUST 3 60 PHOTO BY ISTOCK.COM/MATEJMO GBJ | In Every Issue 50 Georgia Lawyer Spotlight 72 Section News A Conversation with Labor & Employment Law 5 Editor’s Letter Larry D. Thompson Section’s Mentoring Program 6 From the President Jacob E. Daly Sets a New Standard D. Albert “Bert” Brannen 10 From the YLD President 12 From the Executive 60 Office of the General Counsel Director Into the Breach 74 Member Benefits Paula Frederick Fastcase 7: Content Rich 19 Know Your Bar and User Friendly 54 Bench & Bar Sheila Baldwin 66 Law Practice Management 61 Attorney Discipline Another Solo and Small Firm 64 Legal Tech Tips Institute Is In the Books 76 Writing Matters 80 In Memoriam Natalie R. Kelly Fact Statements Part I: 82 Book Review More than “Just the Facts” Megan E. Boyd 85 CLE Calendar 68 Pro Bono You Can Help Us Beat the Odds 87 Notices Michael Monahan 78 Professionalism Page 88 Classified Resources Farewell: I Believe It’s 88 Advertisers Index 69 Pro Bono Star Story Time for Another Adventure Ronald Edward “Ron” Daniels Avarita L. Hanson Rachael Schell 4 GEORGIA BAR JOURNAL EDITOR’S LETTER The August Issue The Georgia Bar Journal is celebrating We have not one, but two, interviews the first anniversary of its redesign, and the for you. In the Georgia Lawyer Spotlight feedback over this past year couldn’t be bet- column, Journal Editorial Board member ter! The response has been overwhelmingly Jake Daly writes about his interview with positive, with particular emphasis on the attorney Larry D. Thompson. Thompson new design elements, flow of the content has had many roles in his career, as an and readability. We are very pleased with in-house attorney, deputy attorney gen- the reception the redesign has received eral for the Department of Justice, private among State Bar members. Many thanks practitioner and professor at the Univer- ON THE COVER to our readers for your contributions to the sity of Georgia School of Law. His long and Pictured on the cover is Journal’s success. varied career is intriguing, to say the least. 2017-18 President Brian D. “Buck” Rogers and his Please join me in welcoming Brian D. In the Pro Bono Star Story, you can read family. (Back row, left to “Buck” Rogers as the 55th president of the about the dedication of Ron Daniels to right) Alex, Noah, Buck and State Bar. Buck is well-known throughout serving his community in the best way he Max. (Front row, left to right) the state for his commitment to his prac- knows how: in the courtroom. YLD Pres- Makenzie, wife Mandy and Peyton; and family dog tice as a personal injury plaintiffs’ attorney, ident Nicole Leet, in her From the YLD Boscoe. and he is equally well-known for his com- President column, challenges YLD mem- COVER PHOTO BY CHRIS MONCUS mitment to the State Bar. In his president’s bers to pledge 50 pro bono hours this year. PHOTOGRAPHY column, he addresses the “justice gap” and You’d be surprised at the creative ways you has highlighted ways for State Bar members can accomplish this goal.