In two short weeks, 10 Drew Eckl & Farnham attorneys will travel to Boston, Massachusetts to attend the 2021 Defense Research Institute (DRI) Annual Meeting. Partner Douglas Burrell will be sworn in as the 2021 - 2022 DRI President, and Partners Melody Kiella and Taylor Poncz with each be leading workshops. Melody Kiella will co-present alongside Roy D. Prather, III of Beveridge & Diamond PC at a workshop about podcasts: "Lawyers and law firms are utilizing podcasts to educate, inform, and market their areas of expertise to the masses. Podcasts are also being utilized to create a safe place where lawyers can learn how to navigate common struggles and issues they ... Continue Reading
Elissa Haynes to Speak at CLE Seminar on Post-Pandemic Judicial System
Partner Elissa Haynes will be a panelist on the CLE seminar titled "Where Do We Go From Here? The Post Pandemic Judicial System" on October 7th, 2021. The seminar will be a roundtable discussion with plaintiff attorneys, defense attorneys, and judges reflecting on changes the civil justice system has experienced since the beginning of the pandemic and how attorneys can incorporate these changes to improve the system moving forward. The panel will primarily focus on how in-court proceedings have changed with the regular use of Zoom, virtual jury selections, audio/visual technical difficulties, and more. Attorneys attending will be rewarded 3 CLE hours including 3 trial hours. Mike Roth ... Continue Reading
Javier Gonzalez to Co-Host Business Development Webinar for Latino Community Fund
International Counsel Javier Gonzalez will speak at a webinar titled "Pasos Para Formalizar Tu Negocio" ("Steps on How to Formalize Your Business") on September 9th at 5pm. The webinar will cover a range of topics such as the following: How to register your businessIdentify appropriate legal structure for your companyApply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)Get federal and state tax IDsApply for a business license and permits (if applicable) The webinar is hosted by the Georgia Latino Community Fund (LCF Georgia), a non-profit membership organization capable as both a philanthropic intermediary and direct service organization working with the Latinx/Hispanic community in ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham to Sponsor 2021 State Board of Workers’ Compensation Annual Educational Conference
Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to be a sponsor of the 2021 State Board of Workers' Compensation (SBWC) Annual Educational Conference, which will be held virtually this year on August 30th and 31st! Drew Eckl & Farnham is proud to sponsor this year's event, which will be held virtually on August 30th and 31st. DEF Partners Jim Anderson, Julie John, Mike Bagley, and Taylor Poncz will all be in attendance. Bagley will participate in a live Appellate Division Oral Argument and moderate the panel for the first part of the ethics session: “Legends from Legends,” Poncz will moderate the second panel for the ethics session, and John will speak on the Case Law Update panel with ... Continue Reading
Taylor Poncz to Present at Georgia Workers’ Compensation Association Fall Conference
Partner Taylor S. Poncz will speak on Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Georgia Workers' Compensation Association (GWCA) Fall Conference at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. Taylor, alongside three other attorneys, will present "Legal Challenges Presented with COVID-19." For more information, click on the link below. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham Held On-Campus Interviews at Florida A&M University for the First Time
On July 26, Drew Eckl & Farnham participated in on-campus interviews at Florida A&M University (FAMU). FAMU is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top public historically black college or university in the nation and, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we are excited to expand our pipeline with candidates from this school. Senior Associates Anelise Codrington and Blake Williams and Associate Kendra Talley led the interviews for all the candidates who applied. In addition to FAMU, Drew Eckl & Farnham also participated in on-campus interviews for Southeast Minority Job Fair (2-day), Georgia State University, University of Georgia, Emory, and ... Continue Reading
DRI to Host 2021 Annual Meeting in Boston
DRI is hosting its annual meeting in Boston, MA this year from October 13-16. This will also be DRI’s return to in-person annual meetings since 2020’s meeting went virtual due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Several DEF attorneys will be attending the meeting to discuss a range of topics including diversity, education, and professionalism regarding the defense law practice. At this meeting, partner Douglas Burrell will be promoted to President of DRI. Click on the link below for information on the meeting, location, its speakers, and more. ... Continue Reading
Drew Eckl & Farnham in Attendance at the Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo
Last week, Brian Moore and Ken O'Rorke of the Drew Eckl & Farnham Collections Group attended the Southeast Credit Union Conference & Expo in Orlando, FL. The Conference & Expo features a variety of events, workshops, and speakers as well as the latest products & services from vendors. Drew Eckl & Farnham partners with national and regional financial institutions and businesses to provide debt collections and recovery solutions for consumer and commercial accounts nationwide, including Home Equity, Personal, Vehicle, Revolving and Asset Based loan accounts. Our staff includes dedicated attorneys and collections professionals with extensive experience. Our goal ... Continue Reading
DRI Hosts First In-Person Seminar of the Year
Partner and DRI President-Elect Douglas Burrell was in attendance of DRI's Diversity for Success Seminar in New Orleans this past weekend. It was the organization's first in-person event in over a year. The seminar centered on present and future commitment to diversity in the legal industry, with individual attorneys and firms being recognized for their dedication to diversity in their organizations and communities. ... Continue Reading
DEF Partner Elissa Haynes Sworn in as 75th President of State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division
This weekend, Trial and Appellate Partner Elissa Haynes was sworn as the 75th President of the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division. In 2016, Haynes graduated from the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Leadership Academy, a six-month program aimed at teaching young lawyers more about their profession, communities, and state. Over time, Haynes joined and contributed to several of the organization’s committees, serving as chair of the YLD Appellate Admissions and Legislative Affairs Committees before she was elected to serve as a Northern District Representative on the YLD Representative Council. Haynes then ran for and was elected Secretary of the YLD where she ... Continue Reading