State Bar of Georgia oard Board of Governors Book Agenda Book 2015 Fall Meeting Savannah, GA STATE BAR OF GEORGIA 259th BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. The Hyatt Regency 2 W. Bay Street Savannah, Georgia Dress: Business Casual AGENDA Topics Presenter Page No. 1) ADMINISTRATION a) Welcome and Call to Order .....................................Bob Kauffman ....................... 1-4 President b) Invocation ...............................................................Jon Pannell c) Recognition of Former Presidents, Judges ..............Bob Kauffman And Special Guests d) Roll Call (by signature) ............................................Buck Rogers, Secretary .......... 5-11 e) Future Meetings Schedule ......................................Bob Kauffman ................... 12-13 2) ACTION a) Minutes of the 257th & 258th Meeting ....................Buck Rogers ...................... 14-29 of the Board of Governors on June 19-20, 2015 b) Appointments to the Commission on Continuing ...Bob Kauffman Lawyer Competency (CCLC) (1) Reappointment of Jenny Jensen, 2016-2018 (2) Appointment of Virgil L. Adams, 2016-2018 Topics Presenter Page No. c) Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) ...........................Bill NeSmith ...................... 30-31 Proposed Rules Changes (1) Rule 7-202. Volunteers (2) Rule 7-301. Contacts Generally d) Elections Committee ...............................................Bill NeSmith Proposed Rules Changes & Bylaws Amendments (1) Rule 1-204. Good Standing ................................................................................ 32 (2) Rule 1-501. License Fees ............................................................................... 33-38 (3) Bylaw Article VII Nomination and Elections; Section 6-9, 11-14 ............................ 39-44 3) LEGISLATION a) ACL September 16, 2015 Meeting...........................Elena Kaplan, Vice Chair ...... 45-47 New Legislative Proposals (action) Rusty Sewell (1) Funding Request for Legal Representation for ........Joyce Gist Lewis ................ 48-49 Victims of Domestic Violence Derrick A. Pope Co-Chairs, Committee to Promote Inclusion in the Profession (2) Pay Parity for Assistant Public Defenders and .........Bryan Tyson ...................... 50-51 Assistant District Attorneys Executive Director Georgia Public Defender Council Chuck Spahos .................... 52-57 Executive Director Prosecuting Attorneys Council (3) SB 64. Repeal of Administrative Legitimation .........Regina Quick, Chair ............ 58-70 Pilar Prinz, Legislative Liaison Family Law Section Topics Presenter Page No. 4) INFORMATIONAL REPORTS a) President’s Report ..................................................Bob Kauffman b) South Carolina Bar’s Attorney Wellness Committee .....Michael Ethridge, Chair c) Disciplinary Rules & Procedure Committee .............John Haubenreich, Chair d) Treasurer’s Report ..................................................Pat O’Connor .................... 71-75 Treasurer e) Young Lawyers Division ...........................................Jack Long ........................... 76-84 YLD President f) Activities in the Circuits ...........................................Susan Cox, Ogeechee Circuit John Manly, Eastern Circuit 5) WRITTEN REPORTS a) Executive Committee Minutes (1) May 15, 2015 ............................................................................................. 85-94 (2) June 24, 2015 .................................................................................................. 95 (3) August 14, 2015 ........................................................................................ 96-104 b) Office of the General Counsel Report ........................................................... 105-108 c) Lawyers Helping Lawyers: Policies and Guidelines ....................................... 109-119 d) Military Legal Assistance Program ................................................................ 120-137 e) Consumer Assistance Program ...................................................................... 138-139 f) Law Practice Management Program ............................................................. 140-142 Topics Presenter Page No. g) Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism ............................................. 143-151 h) ABA Bar Leader article, “LegalZoom, other companies: Friends or Foes” ..... 152-155 i) Media Report ................................................................................................ 156-158 6) CLOSING a) Old Business............................................................Bob Kauffman b) New Business ..........................................................Bob Kauffman c) Questions/Answers; Comments/Suggestions .........Board of Governors Officers Executive Committee Executive Director General Counsel d) Adjournment to begin Strategic Planning Session .....Bob Kauffman Strategic Planning Session with all Board of Governors members immediately following the Board of Governors meeting. STATE BAR OF GEORGIA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING FALL 2015 THE HYATT REGENCY SAVANNAH OCT. 23-25 SAVANNAH, GA. Hotel Cut-off Date: Friday, Sept. 25 Registration Cut-off Date: Friday, Oct. 16 1 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, Oct. 23 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Joint Meeting of the Military/Veterans Law Section and MLAP Committee (Executive Committee members only) 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Investigative Panel 12 – 1:30 p.m. ICLE Board of Trustees Fall Meeting 1 – 3 p.m. ICJE Quarterly Board Meeting 1 – 4 p.m. Review Panel 1:30 – 3 p.m. CCLC Meeting 2 – 5 p.m. Disciplinary Rules and Procedures Committee 4 – 5 p.m. Member Benefits Committee 6:30 – 9 p.m. Board of Governors Reception and Dinner Saturday, Oct. 24 BOARD OF GOVERNORS 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Board of Governors Meeting RECEPTION AND DINNER Please join us Friday evening for dinner, drinks and entertainment in the Hyatt Harborside Ballroom. Relax and network with fellow Board members and their guests. 2 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AROUND TOWN Cut-off date is Friday, Sept. 25 Historic District The Hyatt Regency Savannah The Historic District of Savannah 2 W. Bay St. is the heart of one of the most Savannah, GA 31401 beautiful cities in the world, with 912-238-1234 cobblestone streets, manicured Fax: 912-944-3678 gardens and oak-shaded parks savannah.hyatt.com drizzling with silvery Spanish moss. The largest National The Hyatt Regency Savannah will be our host hotel Historic Landmark District in the offering discounted room rates. A block of rooms has United States, Savannah contains been reserved for the meeting. Our room rates are: $203/ more than 20 city squares standard; $253/riverfront, plus applicable taxes and fees. filled with museums, churches, To make reservations and receive our special rates please mansions, monuments and call the Hyatt Savannah Regency at 912-238-1234 and tell famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. them you are with the State Bar of Georgia. Reservations must be made by Friday, Sept. 25, as rooms will be on a River Street space and rate availability basis after this date. River Street is a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The century-old buildings, once You may also make your reservations online here. cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant inns and hotels. It’s also the place to see Savannah from the river by taking a cruise or watching ships from around the globe sail into one of the busiest ports in America. Visit www.savannah.com for information on tours, restaurants, shopping and events. CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT TIME Check-in is 3 p.m. Thank You Check-out is 12 p.m. ATTIRE Casual dress for all meetings. 5 Gavel Corporate Sponsor 3 REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and remit the enclosed registration form by Friday, Oct. 16, checking all events you plan to attend, including “no charge” functions. ATTENDEE INFORMATION EGISTRATION PTIONS R O Qty. BOG Functions Bar Number BOG Dinner – Friday $65 _____ BOG Meeting N/C _____ Name Committee Functions CCLC N/C _____ Member Benefits Committee N/C _____ Nickname Military/Veterans Law Section/MLAP N/C _____ (Executive Committee members only) Spouse/Guest Name Related Organization Functions ICLE Board of Trustees N/C _____ ICJE Board Meeting N/C _____ Address Total Fees Enclosed: $________ City/State/Zip PAYMENT INFORMATION Registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Email Visa, MasterCard and American Express are now accepted. Please make checks payable to State Bar of Georgia and mail to: Michelle Garner, Director of Meetings, Fall BOG Meeting, State Bar of SPECIAL NEEDS Georgia, 104 Marietta St. NW, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30303- 2743, Fax 404-527-8717. CREDIT CARD INFORMATION Please bill my: Visa MasterCard AMEX IETARY ESTRICTIONS D R Credit Card Number Exp. Date ADA: If you have a special need addressed by the Name as it appears on the card (Please print) Americans with Disabilities Act, please call our ADA coordinator at 404-527-8700. Signature REFUND POLICY Meeting registration cancellation is Friday, Oct. 16 for refunds. The State Bar of Georgia will accept only written requests for refund of registration fees. No refunds will be made after Friday, Oct. 16. 4 Board of Governors Attendance Record 1-13 3-13 6-13(Fri) 6-13(Sat) 10-13 1-14 3-14 6-14(Fri) 6-14(Sat) 11-14 1-15 4-15 6/15(Fri) 6/15(Sat) ATL Oconee HH HH Jekyll ATL Oconee Amelia Amelia Jekyll ATL