2025 Midyear Meeting

The 2025 Midyear Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 9-12 at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, Savannah Georgia. We have secured a room block at discounted room rates. The JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District rates are $345 single/double occupancy plus applicable taxes and fees. To make reservations at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District, click here. All reservations must be made by Tuesday, Dec. 24, as rooms will be on a space and rate availability basis after this date. Please make your reservations as soon as possible.

When
1/9/2025 9:00 AM - 1/11/2025 2:00 PM
Eastern Standard Time
Where
JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District 500 W. River St. Savannah, GA 31401
Registration
Registration is closed. Please visit us on-site to register.

Program

Description
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1/9/2025
Time
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1/9/2025 4:00 PM
This CLE will entail a panel discussion featuring Judges Benjamin Karpf and Mark Hendrix, along with Alex Cutler and Drew Wilkes.
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1/9/2025 4:00 PM
Time
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
1/9/2025 5:00 PM
1/9/2025 6:30 PM
Time
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
1/9/2025 6:30 PM
Time
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
1/10/2025 10:00 AM
1/10/2025 10:00 AM
Griffin Bell and Donald Lee Hollowell are two Georgia lawyers whose careers were emblems of public service. This CLE program highlights their works and lays the foundation for a greater initiative in their honor.
Time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1/10/2025 10:00 AM
Come meet your local judges for a lively conversation on legal issues!
Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1/10/2025 12:00 PM
1/10/2025 12:00 PM
Those law school headshots could probably use some updating! Professional photographer Rikki from Envisioning Freedom Photography will be in Savannah to help you put your best foot forward as you build your brand. Each session includes two edited photos. Space is limited to the first 20 people, so don't wait to register!
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1/10/2025 12:00 PM
Harmonious Holidays: Collaborating with Professional Trustees for Stress-Free Success. The holidays may be behind us, but the lessons learned from family friction are still fresh, and family dynamics can become as tangled as a box of last year’s lights—especially when a trust is involved. Join us for this engaging CLE that unpacks the critical role attorneys play in guiding clients to work effectively with professional trustees, like presenter Joe Clark. Discover strategies for fostering smooth communication, managing expectations and avoiding disputes, all while crafting a lifetime of harmonious holidays for your clients and their families. After the CLE, join us for a networking reception.
Time
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
1/10/2025 2:00 PM
1/10/2025 2:30 PM
One of the YLD's goals this year is to support young lawyers in building their personal brand and maximizing their professional skills. This one-hour professionalism CLE, moderated by YLD President Kenneth Mitchell Jr., will feature a panel discussion with N. John Bey, Lester B. Johnson III and Shiriki Cavitt Jones as they focus on client development and incorporating new innovations while preserving the integrity and core values of the legal profession.
Time
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
1/10/2025 3:00 PM
1/10/2025 4:00 PM
The General Session is open to all members. YLD officers will give reports and members of the Executive Council will provide updates on projects and events.
Time
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
1/10/2025 4:30 PM
Please join us for Friday night's Board of Governors Dinner as you network with fellow Bar members. Everyone is welcome.
Time
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
1/10/2025 6:00 PM
YLD rate applies to Bar members who are under 36 years of age or younger or within their first five years of practice in their first bar.
Time
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
1/10/2025 6:00 PM
SOLACE committee will meet for a midyear check-in and discuss current requests.
Time
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
1/11/2025 8:00 AM
Time
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1/11/2025 9:00 AM
Join the Criminal Law Section for a luncheon and program entitled "Ethical Responses to Allegations of Misconduct: When They go Low, We go High." We intend to examine practices in responding to allegations of misconduct in and out of the courtroom (including bar complaints) whether lodged by an adversary, client or judge.
Time
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1/11/2025 12:00 PM