Bench & Bar
| Publication year | 2023 |
| Citation | Vol. 28 No. 6 Pg. 0022 |
| Pages | 0022 |
TO PLACE AN ANNOUNCEMENT
Scott I. Zucker, a partner at Weissmann Zucker Euster + Katz, P.C., announced the publication of his third novel, "Battle for Life.” His first two novels were "Chain of Custody" (2012) and "Rally on Two" (2018). The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle version or at www.scottizucker.com.
Don Edwards, principal and founder of the Law Office of Don Edwards LLC, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) chapter at Boston University (BU) School of Law. The award was presented during the 53rd Annual
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP partner Amy B. Cheng was elected to serve as president of the Atlanta Bar Association for the 2023-24 term. As the Atlanta Bar Association turns 135 years old, Cheng is the first individual of Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander descent to serve as its president. The Atlanta Bar Association was founded in 1888 and is one of most respected legal institutions in the southeast.
Jason W. Blanchard, assistant U.S. attorney (AUSA) in the Southern District of Georgia’s Augusta Office, was selected as one of seven AUSAs nationally for an Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Director’s Award in the category of “Superior Performance as an Assistant U.S. Attorney— Civil.” The annual Director’s Award recognizes “steadfast dedication, exemplary professionalism, commitment to excellence, fidelity to the rule of law and to doing the right thing.” The award was presented at the Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C., in May.
Megan E. Boyd, a senior lecturer at Georgia State University, received the George M. Sparks Award, which recognizes Georgia State’s unsung heroes: faculty, staff and students who exemplify a willingness to go the extra mile with good humor and perseverance. These were the characteristics of one of the university’s most highly regarded presidents, Dr. George McIntosh Sparks, who served from 1928 to 1957. Baker Donelson received the American Bar Association Litigation Section's 2023 John Minor Wisdom Public Service and Professionalism Award. This national award is presented in recognition of outstanding contributions to the quality of justice in legal communities, ensuring that the legal system is open and available to all. Baker Donelson received the award at a luncheon during the section's 2023 Annual Conference in Atlanta in April.
On the Move
IN ATLANTA
BLSA gala held in April where Edwards provided remarks to the students, professors and others present. He is a 1973 graduate from BU School of Law and former BLSA officer at BU.
CHATMAN
PETROMICHELIS
SIMON
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Richter, Head, Shinall, White & Slotkin LLP announced the addition of Kameron Chatman, Maria Petromichelis, Rashad Simon and Christine Williams as associates. All of the firm's attorneys specialize and focus on insurance defense and litigating workers' compensation matters across the state. The firm is located at 6100 Lake Forrest Drive, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30328; 404531-0000; Fax 404-531-0021; www.rhs-law.com.
Matthew F. Totten announced the formation of The Totten Firm, LLC. Totten focuses his practice on real property litigation, including residential and commercial evictions, title litigation, property management disputes and default service representation involving...
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