The BBA’s Sections provide numerous benefits for members

Specialty Courts and provides tips for representing clients with mental health and immigration issues.

Alternative Dispute Resolution

In 2023, the Section will develop a stronger identity and purpose for itself to ensure that it continues to provide value and benefits not only for Section members but also for all BBA members. In addition, the Section will present programs and events relevant to anyone interested in alternative dispute resolution topics.

Business Law

The Section is reinvigorated and has an active year planned, including a summer social and a CLE. In addition, the Section will support the Southeast Business Law Institute.

Federal Practice

This year, the Section will host a family friendly social event at a Baron’s game and, in partnership with other BBA Committees and the Federal Court, will provide CLE opportunities for all BBA members.

and friends. In early December, the Section will host its annual full-day CLE (open to all BBA members) featuring practice tips, judicial and case law updates, and an ethics component.

Bankruptcy And Commercial Law

The Section will host its annual half-day CLE and social in August and its annual holiday party in December.

Criminal Justice

This summer, the Section will host a social for Section members, interns, and law clerks to network and socialize. The Section is also planning an ethics CLE for late summer. In November, the Section will host the very popular “Appointed Counsel CLE” that is required for attorneys who wish to serve as appointed counsel in Jefferson County. This CLE includes the basic structure of the District, Circuit, Municipal, and

Probate

The Section will celebrate the Day of the Dead with a social in early November where Section members pay respects to the departed upon whom much of their practices are derived and enjoy traditional Mexican fare in fellowship with colleagues

SOLO/SMALL FIRM

The Section’s eagerly anticipated Annual Solo Small Firm Cornhole Tournament was held in May at Ghost Train Brewing and was a great success, thanks to all of the participating teams as well as the Rubio Law Firm, P.C., and the Ritchey Firm, PLLC, who sponsored the event. Another hallmark of the Section is that it presents 12 free CLEs each year, all of which feature a special lunch. Topics range from the always popular 11th Circuit Update by Judge John Ott to Preventing Burnout by Karen McClure and Employee Benefit Claims by Tom Sinclair.

Women Lawyers

The Section’s focus this year is on inviting, including, and inspiring women lawyers in several ways. One such way is to provide collaborative programs and CLEs with other sections such as the Solo/Small Firm Section and other organizations such as the Magic City Bar Association. Also, there is a strong focus on mentoring, sponsorship, and recognizing women lawyers and law students through social media, award nominations, publications and events. The Section is proud to provide numerous opportunities for leadership development and civic engagement.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The Section kicked off the year by sponsoring Coffee with the Judges in January, where BBA members re-engaged after the holiday break and enjoyed breakfast with fellow attorneys and Judges. Throughout the year, the Section plans to host CLEs and a social for its members.

Young Lawyers

The Section will host its annual Charity Trivia Competition this fall. This event is the Section’s primary fundraiser to support charitable organizations in the Birmingham community. Over the past several years, the YLS has recently been able to fund Restoration Academy’s varsity basketball team, build a bus stop for the Fire House Shelter, purchase Special Equestrian’s new horse trailer, fund Birmingham Police Department’s domestic violence training, and partner with Better Basics to support its Community-Wide Read Aloud program. The Section’s annual Golf Tournament and Scramble in June is a great event for young lawyers to get away from the office and meet each other on the course.

Join a Section and connect in your practice area. Sections offer free CLE programs, social events, and more. Many engage in public service and charitable fundraising. Join as many Sections as you’d like. Learn from others, improve your skills, gain leadership experience, and connect with colleagues.

To join a Section, simply log-in to your profile at birmingham bar.org, and select the “Join one or more Sections” link.