2025 Legislative Update: April 18, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The final weeks of the 2025 legislative session have begun. While activity has ramped up in some areas, the introduction of new bills has slowed. This was a…
Saying “No”: Setting Healthy Boundaries
The following submission was requested by the Alabama State Bar’s Quality of Life, Health, and Wellness Committee and is intended to assist lawyers in improving the quality of legal services…
2025 Legislative Update: April 11, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature had a busy week, meeting for three session days and holding a full slate of committee meetings on Wednesday. With 21 of the 30 allowed…
2025 Legislative Update: April 4, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY The Alabama Legislature returned this week following Spring Break and has now entered the long stretch to complete the session. Lawmakers met for two legislative days, with Wednesday…
Attorney Volunteers Needed for Law Day – Sign Up Today!
Law Day is May 1, 2025, and this year’s celebrations will take place on Thursday, May 1, and Friday, May 2. We’re inviting attorneys across Alabama to volunteer and bring…
Harvesting Hope Task Force Seeks Practice Area Mentors
ASB President Tom Perry and the Harvesting Hope Task Force are seeking mentors for its program to combat legal deserts throughout our state.
2025 Legislative Update: March 21, 2025
LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY After a week focused on constituent services, the Alabama Legislature returned for a three-day workweek filled with committee meetings and legislative sessions. Sixteen of the thirty allotted session…
PaperStreet Web Design to Offer Exclusive Member Discount to Alabama State Bar Members
March 16, 2025—Montgomery, Ala.—The Alabama State Bar is excited to introduce a valuable new member benefit with PaperStreet Web Design, the industry-leading vendor for law firm web design and internet…
FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Ten Tips for Excelling as a New Attorney
Starting your legal career can feel overwhelming, but with the right mindset and approach, you can set yourself up for success. In this article, Ryan J. Duplechin, President of the…
FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: A Path to Redemption – A Lawyer’s Journey Through ALAP
Substance abuse and addiction don’t discriminate, and for some lawyers, the pressures of their demanding profession can push them to their breaking point. But recovery is possible, and the Alabama…