Bench & Bar
| Publication year | 2023 |
| Citation | Vol. 29 No. 1 Pg. 0046 |
| Pages | 0046 |
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The Council of Probate Court Judges of Georgia honored Hon. Carrie Markham as its 2022-23 Outstanding Probate Judge of the Year honoree. The award is voted on by probate judges across the state of Georgia. The goal of the award is to recognize a judge who has made a significant contribution to Georgia's probate courts. Markham was also honored for her role as the chair of the Council's Ad Hoc Committee on Probate Fees, which earned recognition as the Council's 2023 Committee of the Year.
The Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA) announced Pamela N. Lee of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, Atlanta, was sworn in as president during its 56th GDLA Annual Meeting in June. Other officers installed were President-Elect William T. "Bill" Casey Jr., of Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, LLP, Atlanta; Treasurer Ashley Rice of Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout, Atlanta; and Secretary Martin A. "Marty" Levinson of Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Atlanta. Beth Boone of Hall Booth Smith, P.C., Brunswick, was promoted to vice president and the following were elected to the board of directors: Scott Kelly of Fulcher Hagler, LLP, Augusta, and Barbara Marschalk of Drew Eckl & Farnham, LLP, Atlanta. The Distinguished Service Award, the highest accolade given by GDLA recognizing the recipient's many years of meritorious service, was given posthumously to Past President Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Ward. GDLA is committed to advancing the civil defense bar by providing training and resources, facilitating communication and offering networking to more than 1,150 members.
Warner Robins attorney Nikitis Zoumberis announced the publication of his first book. "Oxi: The Battle Cry that Led the Greeks to Save the World" takes place near the start of World War II. This book is dedicated to Zoumberis' father, a part of the Greek Army, who was captured and became a prisoner of war. “Oxi” may be purchased at Dorance Publishers, Books a Million, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and at zoumberis@bellsouth.net.
Mercer University Provost Dr. D. Scott Davis announced the appointment of Karen J. Sneddon as dean of the Walter F. George School of Law. Sneddon has served as interim dean since October 2021. Prior to being named interim dean, Sneddon served as professor of law and associate dean for faculty...
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