Past Events
Panel Discussion
Diversity in a Down Economy
Thursday, July 8 6:00 pm
@ McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP
303 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The members of GAPABA (Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association) invited our members to attend a panel discussion about creative ways to encourage diversity even in tough economic times. Hosted by McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP and sponsored by our newest Platinum Sponsor, AT&T.
SBA Fabulous Summer Mixer
Friday, June 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
@ Ansley-above-the-Park (Poolside)
1130 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
One of our favorite events of the year was well attended by members, law students, summer associates, and a few new attorneys. Our very favorite bartender, Tom Willms, catered the event. Several folks jumped right on into the pool and everyone had a great time.
SBA Event with AEN to hear Representative Simone Bell
Thursday, June 17th 6:30pm
@ Alston & Bird
Atlantic Center Plaza
1180 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
CLE Program: The FDA Ban on Blood Donations
Thursday, June 10th 12:30pm - 2:00pm
@ King & Spalding
1180 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
The Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia and King & Spalding’s LGBT Affinity Group presented:
The FDA Ban on Gay Blood Donors:
A Lunch Discussion with
Leslie E. Wolf
Associate Professor, Georgia State University
College of Law, Center for Law, Health & Society
Reception Awarding the MBLC
Seth Kirschenbaum Diversity Award
to SBA Member Dawn M. Jones
Wednesday, April 28th 6:30pm
@ Sutherland
999 Peachtree Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Dawn is also a newly elected member of the State Bar Board of Governors from Atlanta Circuit Post 16!
New Member Mixer
Thursday, April 22nd 6:30pm - 8:30 pm
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
Our largest crowd ever came together for a great time at Amsterdam Atlanta enjoying drinks and appetizers and of course lots of fabulous fellowship! Many of our newest members were there and we had a few join that night.
What Happens When Societies Legalize Same-Sex Marriage?
Thursday, March 25th 5:30pm
@ Paul Hastings LLP
Bank of America Building
600 Peachtree Street, NE 24th Floor
Atlanta, GA 30308
The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law presented a program on Thursday, March 25 at 5:30 pm @ the law firm of Paul Hastings. Lee Badgett, the Executive Director of The Williams Institute, discussed the subject of legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the Southeast and Stonewall Bar member Beth Littrell, a staff attorney with Lambda Legal, discussed recent and pending litigation.
CLE Program: Constitutional Claims & the Atlanta Eagle Raid
Thursday, February 25th 11:30am - 1:00pm
@ King & Spalding
1180 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, The Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia, Lambda Legal, and King & Spalding’s LGBT Affinity Group presented:
Constitutional Claims and the Atlanta Eagle Raid:
A Lunch Discussion with
Gregory R. Nevins
On September 10, 2009, the Atlanta Police Department (APD) dispatched dozens of officers, including its aggressive drug-focused "Red Dog Unit" dressed in SWAT team gear, to a gay bar called the Atlanta Eagle. Eagle patrons heard antigay slurs, were detained, searched, and forced to lie face-down in spilled beer and broken glass while background checks were run on everyone. Inside the bar the APD found no drugs or illegal weapons, nor was anyone arrested for illegal sexual activity. Not a single patron was charged with any crime.
The Georgia ACS Chapter, Lambda Legal, The Stonewall Bar Association, and The King & Spalding LGBT Affinity Group sponsored a discussion with Greg Nevins on the Fourth Amendment and §1983 civil rights claims arising from the raid.
Gregory Nevins is Supervising Senior Staff Attorney in the Southern Regional Office of Lambda Legal, the oldest and largest national legal organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and people with HIV.
King & Spalding provided lunch, parking, and CLE fees for the event.
Thursday, February 25th,
11:30 am – 1:00 pm.
King & Spalding
1180 Peachtree St NE | Atlanta, GA 30309
4th Friday with the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
Friday, February 26th 5:30pm - 7:30pm
@ 103 West
103 West Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305
Multi-Bar Leadership Council
Resolve to be More Social
Happy Hour
Saturday, January 9th from 4:00 - 6:00
@ Livingroom at the W Midtown
188 14th Street Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30361
Fabulous Winter Party & Toyraiser!
Friday, December 4th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
@ 543 Elmwood Drive, Atlanta, GA 30306
Our favorite party of the year was a wonderful event at the fabulous home of Scott Kaye and Walt Ray to raise toys for children's charities. We also raised money for CHRIS Kids through donations and an auction for football tickets to see the Falcons play that weekend with limo service transportation.
Atlanta's Pride Celebration
Friday, October 30 thru Sunday, November 1
@ Piedmont Park
15th Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 22 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
@ Greystone in Piedmont Park
Keynote Speaker: Mia Frances Yamamoto
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Cole Thaler - Meritorious Service to the Stonewall Community.
Ken Britt - Lifetime Service to the Stonewall Community.
The dinner was catered by Dennis Dean Catering and music for the reception and open bar from 6:00 - 7:00 was provided by Steve Jade. Our dinner speaker, Mia Frances Yamamoto, provided an inspiring message to everyone in attendance about the importance of being inclusive in the struggle to achieve human rights!
We accepted donations of clothing and other needed items for our community service partner, ChrisKids, at the dinner. For more information about ChrisKids and how you can support their efforts, click on their logo to get to their website and click on "Ways to Help."
Fabulous Fall Mixer
Thursday, September 17 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
We had a great time at Amsterdam Atlanta enjoying drinks and appetizers and of course lots of fabulous fellowship! Many of our newest student members were there and several more students who need to join. We heard from several members who attended the National LGBT Bar Association Conference in Brooklyn.
Gate City Bar Association's Annual Judicial Reception
(Co - Sponsored by the Stonewall Bar Association)
Tuesday, September 8 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
@ State Bar Building, 104 Marietta Street, Atlanta GA
This judicial reception was an opportunity for fellow lawyers and members of the bench who exemplify the growing diversity of the legal profession in Georgia to network and socialize.
Multi-Bar Leadership Council Bar to School Happy Hour
Thursday, September 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
@ Manuel's Tavern
602 N. Highland Avenue, NE, Atlanta GA 30307
We joined attorneys and judges from throughout the Metro Atalanta area to gather school supply donation for Kids in Need, a program of the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Pre-Pride Pool Party
Thursday, June 25 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
@ Ansley-above-the-Park (Poolside)
1130 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
Our annual Pride Kick-off Party was well attended by members, law students, summer associates, and a few new attorneys. Tom Willms catered the event. Since the Atlanta Pride celebration has been moved to the end of October, this year's kickoff was a little more "Pre" than usual.
MBLC Bone Marrow Registry Happy Hour
Thursday, May 14, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
@ MF Sushi in Buckhead
3280 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30305
We joined with other minority bar organizations to help raise awareness for the Bone Marrow Registry and the need for increased ethnic minority participation and to have a great time!
CLE - An Overview of LGBT Law
Monday, April 20, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
@ King & Spalding
1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA
Presented by Greg Nevins of Lambda Legal!
Another interesting evening of CLE in an area that is changing on a weekly basis! The Stonewall Bar Association is co-sponsored this CLE with the State Bar Committee on Women and Minorities in the Profession, Lambda Legal, and King & Spalding.
SBA Spring Fling
Friday, April 17, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mixer at Amsterdam Atlanta to celbrate taxes being done, the work week being over, and Spring being here! The Stonewall Bar Association provided drink tickets and food. A great chance for Stonewall Bar Association attorneys and legal professionals to meet and discuss other upcoming events.
Multi-Bar Leadership Council’s 2009 Seth Kirschenbaum Diversity Award Reception
Wednesday, April 1, 6:30 pm
King & Spalding, LLP (Platinum Sponsor)
1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
The Multi-Bar Leadership Council honored this year’s recipients of the Seth Kirschenbaum Diversity Award:
The Honorable Marvin S. Arrington Sr. and Charles T. Lester Jr.
The honorees were recognized for their joint creation of the Georgia Diversity Program, as well as their ongoing contributions to diversify the legal profession and their efforts to create greater opportunities for under-represented groups. The Georgia Diversity Program was founded 17 years ago and has fostered diversity in the Georgia Bar through education, pipeline programs, and committee work.
The Seth Kirschenbaum Award is presented annually to a member of the State Bar who embodies the MBLC mission of fostering meaningful and positive interaction among diverse members of the Bar.
SBA Social/Law Student Mixer
Thursday, February 26, 7:00 pm
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
A mixer at Amsterdam Atlanta with LGBT law students from all of the Georgia law schools! The Stonewall Bar Association provided drink tickets and food. This was a great chance for Stonewall Bar Association attorneys and legal professionals to mingle with each other, and to meet students from law schools from throughout the state.
Fabulous Winter Party & Toyraiser!
Friday, December 12th from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
@ 4 Polo Drive, Atlanta, GA 30309
Our favorite party of the year was a wonderful event at the fabulous home of Randy New and Dr. Russell Tippins to raise toys for two great children's charities.
HRC Foundation: Information for LGBT foster and adoptive Parents
Thursday, December 4th from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
@ Association of Black Cardiologists' International Library / Research and Conference Center
5355 Hunter Road, Atlanta, GA
CLE on Critical Needs of the Transgender Community
Wednesday, November 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
@ Troutman Sanders, 600 Peachtree Street, Suite 5200
(Bank of America Bldg., 52nd Floor)
Stonewall Bar and Lambda Legal
Proudly presented the following CLE:
Critical Legal Needs of the Transgender Community:
How Your Practice Can Help
Presented by Cole Thaler,
Transgender Rights Attorney, Lambda Legal
Transgender people (those whose identity as men or women differs from the sex assigned to them at birth) have legal needs that are profoundly unmet. Gender transition requires interaction with legal and administrative processes that can be confusing and intimidating to the non-lawyer. Pervasive discrimination means that even simple procedures like changing one’s name can become insurmountable hurdles without legal assistance. And common aspects of life such as finding housing, maintaining employment, getting married, seeking child custody, or even walking down the street can become fraught with difficulty for transgender people who are often viewed with suspicion or treated as criminals. Systemic bias contributes to poverty, homelessness, and incarceration, and low-income transgender people are desperately in need of culturally competent and unbiased legal assistance.
Cole Thaler, Lambda Legal’s national transgender rights attorney, addressed the transgender community’s areas of greatest legal need. Attendees heard the personal stories of several transgender people who have faced legal challenges. The CLE provided an overview of advances in relevant areas of the law – from changing one’s sex designation on identity documents to employment law to family law and beyond. It concluded with concrete suggestions for practitioners seeking to expand their practice to address the pressing needs of this increasingly visible community.
MBLC Non-Partisan Post-Election Happy Hour
Thursday, November 13 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
@ Silk Restaurant, 919 Peachtree Street
(Metropolis Building)
14th Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 23 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
@ Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park
Keynote Speaker: Jeff Bramlett, President of the State Bar of Georgia
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community:
Georgia State University College of Law: Meritorious Service to the Stonewall Community
Jack Senterfitt: Lifetime Service to the Stonewall Community
AEN Meeting on LGBT Legal Issues:
Thursday, October 16th, 2008
TROIS
The Atlanta Executive Network invited our members to join them for a meeting to discuss LGBT legal issues, led by Stonewall Bar Association Member, Jeff Cleghorn.
Fall Mixer @ Amsterdam Atlanta:
Thursday, September 25 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
Savannah Pride Festival:
@ Johnson Square in Savannah
Saturday, September 20, 2008 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
We took our show on the road to help celebrate the Annual Savannah Pride Festival. We distributed copies of the 2008-2009 Stonewall Directory of Attorneys and reached out to the Savannah legal community to encourage membership.
Equality for All Fundraiser:
@ 4 Polo Drive, Atlanta, GA 30309
Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:00 pm
A wonderful event at the fabulous home of Randy New and Dr. Russell Tippins to raise money for the defeat of discriminatory legislation in California.
Gate City Bar Association
Annual Judicial Reception:
@ State Bar Building
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Atlanta Pride 2008 Events
Pre-Pride Pool Party:
@ Ansley-above-the-Park (Poolside)
Thursday, July 3 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
1130 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
Our annual Pride Kick-off Party was well attended by members, law students, summer associates, and a few new attorneys who will be sworn in the week before. Tom Willms catered the event.
Pride Booth:
@ Atlanta Civic Center Complex
Saturday & Sunday, July 5 & 6
Atlanta Pride relocated to the Civic Center and we had numerous volunteers staffing the SBA booth at the Pride Market handing out the 2008-2009 Stonewall Bar Attorney Directories. We also had information available for prospective new members and some fabulous t-shirts.
Pride Parade:
Starting @ 10th Street next to the Park
Sunday, July 6 Noon
Members met to march with the Stonewall Bar banner in the parade and judiciously scattered as the lightning got closer. We regrouped at the Park Tavern and waited for the storm to pass. This year the parade started on 10th Street next to Piedmont Park and made its way up Peachtree Street to the Civic Center.
MBLC Spring Mixer
Friday May 16 @ 6:00 pm
Manuel's Tavern
602 N. Highland Avenue, Atlanta GA 30307
The Multi-Bar Leadership Council, of which the Stonewall Bar Association is a proud founding member, had a well attended Spring Mixer. This was a great place to kick back and meet diverse members of the other local and statewide bar associations, and to have a great time.
The list of other member organizations includes the Atlanta Bar Association, DeKalb Bar Association, DeKalb Lawyers Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys, Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, Indus Bar of Georgia, Sandy Springs Bar Association, and the State Bar of Georgia Diversity Program.
SBA Spring Fling
Wednesday, April 16 @ 6:30 pm
Front Page News
1104 Crescent Ave NE, Atlanta GA 30309
Members shook off those tax day blues at our annual Spring Fling. Event was on the patio at Front Page News enjoying the casual atmosphere and some great refreshments.
Free Symposium with CLE
Friday, April 11, 2008 Noon - 7:30 pm
Emory Law School
ACS and Lambda Legal along with the Georgia Lawyer Chapter of ACS and the Stonewall Bar Association of Georgia presented a Symposium hosted at Emory Law School by the Emory ACS Student Chapter and Emory EGALA on:
“Lawrence v. Texas Five Years Out: Can The Promises Of Liberty And Equality Be Fulfilled?”
When the Supreme Court issued Lawrence v. Texas in 2003, it overruled its own precedent in Bowers v. Hardwick and, citing liberty interests and invoking equality principles, struck down the remaining state laws criminalizing private consensual intimacy. Beginning the day it was issued, the case has sparked continuing debate over its jurisprudential underpinnings, central meaning and likely impact. Five years later, it is time to take a fresh look at Lawrence and consider its effect to date. Justice Kennedy, writing for the majority, noted that, “As the Constitution endures, persons in every generation can invoke its principles in their own search for greater freedom.” With that perspective in mind, this will be an occasion for looking forward and exploring, with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity, how the law should advance.
With keynote by Paul Smith, Partner at Jenner & Block, the Supreme Court litigator who argued Lawrence in cooperation with Lambda Legal, as well as panels of experts in the field representing a variety of viewpoints, this symposium promises to engage all who attend. Join us for a lively discussion on key constitutional and legal issues affecting the equality, liberty and daily lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
SBA Social/Law Student Mixer
Thursday, February 21, 7:00 pm
Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mixer at Amsterdam Atlanta with LGBT students from all of the Georgia law schools! The Stonewall Bar Association provided drink tickets and food. This was a great chance for Stonewall attorneys and legal professionals to mingle with each other, and to meet students from law schools from throughout the state.
Stonewall Bar Association's
Annual Winter Party and Toyraiser!
Friday, November 30 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
@ 1719 Barnesdale Way, Atlanta, GA
The traditional start of the holiday season for our family of folks in the legal profession, this celebration also included an opportunity to donate toys to help kids at Egleston Hospital.
Gate City Bar Association's
Annual Judicial Reception
(Co - Sponsored by the Stonewall Bar Association)
Thursday, October 25 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
@ State Bar Building, 104 Marietta Street, Atlanta GA
This judicial reception was an opportunity for fellow lawyers and members of the bench who exemplify the growing diversity of the legal profession in Georgia to network and socialize.
As co-sponsors, the event was free for members of our organization.
13th Annual Awards Dinner
Thursday, October 18 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
@ Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park
Keynote Speaker: Sharra Greer. As the current Director of the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's Law and Policy Division Ms. Greer was uniquely qualified to convey the insidious nature of the U.S. military's current policy of "Don't ask, don't tell." Her remarks were highlighted by a video featuring a courageous young soldier and fluent Arabic translator, Stephen Benjamin, who was recently discharged from the U.S. Navy. (Stephen attended the dinner as a special guest.)
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community:
Georgia Senator Nan Orrock: Conspicuous Service to the Stonewall Community ("Straight But Not Narrow" Award).
Greg Nevins: Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community
Seth D. Kirschenbaum
Diversity Award
Friday, October 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
@ State Bar Building
104 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30303
The Multi-Bar Leadership Council hosted a Reception that was well attended by Stonewall Bar members to celebrate and recognize the many contributions that Seth D. Kirschenbaum has made in promoting diversity in the State Bar!
Fall Mixer
Thursday, September 27 from 7- 9 p.m.
@ Amsterdam Atlanta
502 Amsterdam Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30306
A great turnout at Amsterdam Atlanta to enjoy drinks and appetizers and of course lots of fabulous fellowship! It was announced that we are gearing up to bid for the Lavendar Law Conference for 2009! The scholarship recipients from this year reported a few of the things they experienced in Chicago.
Mock Interview Workshop for 2Ls
Saturday, August 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
@ King & Spalding, LLP
1180 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
The Atlanta Bar Association offered an opportunity for second year law students who had not previously had this training to participate in a workshop and mock interviews.
Atlanta Pride 2007 Events
Pride Kick-off Party @ Ansley-above-the-Park (poolside):
1130 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309
Our annual Pride Kick-off Party was held from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. on Friday, June 22nd. It was well attended by members, law students, summer associates, and a few new attorneys who had been sworn in that morning. Tom Willms catered the event with a wonderful spread including a dill chicken salad, shrimp, and mini reubens that were fabulous! He also made sure that everyone's drink stayed fresh.
Pride Booth:
Volunteers staffed the SBA booth at the Pride Market on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, handing out the new Stonewall Directory and selling our fabulous SBA t-shirts with our new logo.
Pride Parade:
Members marched with the Stonewall Bar banner in the Parade on Sunday, June 24!
Stonewall Bar Association's Spring Fling
Thursday, April 19th from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
At Front Page News, 1104 Crescent Avenue (Midtown Atlanta)
Our annual Spring Fling was well attended by members and law students from all over the state.
Multi-Bar Leadership Council Career Panel
Wednesday, April 18, 2007, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
King & Spalding
A panel of attorneys from large and small firms, corporations, government and non-profits discussed career paths geared for new attorneys and law students.
Stonewall is a founding member of the MBLC, which is comprised of the Atlanta Bar Association, DeKalb Bar Association, DeKalb Lawyers' Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Alliance of African American Attorneys, Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, Indus Bar of Georgia, and the Sandy Springs Bar Association.
Multi-Bar Leadership Council Spring Mixer
Friday, April 13, 2007, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Gordon Biersch, 848 Peachtree Street, NE
Members of the Georgia Legal Community came together for a Spring Mixer with free hors d-oeuvres and a cash bar.
SBA Social/Law Student Mixer
Thursday, February 8, 6:30pm
Red Chair Restaurant and Video Lounge
550C Amsterdam Ave NE, Atlanta, GA
Mixer at the Red Chair with LGBT students from all of the Georgia law schools! The Stonewall Bar Association provided hors d'ouvres and a free drink for each person attending. This was a chance for Stonewall attorneys and legal professionals to mingle with each other, and to meet soon to be new LGBT attorneys from law schools from throughout the state.
CLE on LGBT Rights
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
at Alston & Bird LLP
Free to Stonewall Bar members, $50.00 for non-members.
The Stonewall Bar Association and Lambda Legal were pleased to co-sponsor an “Overview of LGBT Law.” This seminar provided an opportunity to learn about current legal issues affecting the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community and approaches for addressing these issues. Greg Nevins, Senior Staff Attorney in Lambda Legal’s Southern Regional Office, was the presenter of the program. Topics included Employment Law, Family Law, Criminal Law, Youth in Schools, Transgender issues, and Ethical Considerations.
The seminar was approved by the State Bar of Georgia for 3 hours of CLE credit, including one hour of Ethics credit.
Gate City Bar Association Annual Judicial Reception (co-sponsored by Stonewall)
When: Thursday, November 30, 2006
Where: State Bar of Georgia, 104 Marietta Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
Time: 6:00pm-8:00 pm
Description: The judicial reception is an opportunity for fellow lawyers and members of the bench who exemplify the growing diversity to network and socialize.
Winter Party
Friday, December 1, 2006,
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
One of our most popular annual events for members to meet, greet, and socialize. At the home of Gary Zweifel & Dr. Brigham Moorman, 1719 Barnesdale Way, NE (in Sherwood Forest), Hors d’oeuvres and open bar.
Multi-Bar Leadership Council Fall Happy Hour
Wednesday, October 18, 2006, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Gordon Biersch, 848 Peachtree Street, NE - 404-870-0805
Join members of the Georgia Legal Community in the Fall Harvest Happy Hour benefiting the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Free hors d-oeuvres and cash bar. In lieu of a registration fee, donations to the Food Bank are encouraged - bring either checks ($5.00 minimum suggested) payable to the ACFB or non-perishable food items.
Stonewall is a founding member of the MBLC, which is comprised of the Atlanta Bar Association, DeKalb Bar Association, DeKalb Lawyers' Association, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Georgia Hispanic Bar Association, Indus Bar of Georgia, and the Sandy Springs Bar Association.
Atlanta Pride 2006 EVENTS
Pride Kick-off Party at ANSLEY ABOVE THE PARK CONDOMINUMS (poolside)
1130 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30309:
Our annual Pride Kick-off Party was held from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 22.
Pride Booth:
Volunteers staffed the SBA booth at the Pride Market on Saturday, June 24, and Sunday, June 25, handing out the new Stonewall Directory and selling our signature SBA t-shirt. Our booth was located at B-64 which is in the blue section (the area in front of the bath house and pool)
Pride Parade:
Members marched with the Stonewall Bar banner in the Parade on Sunday, June 25!
Stonewall Bar Association's Spring Fling
Tuesday, April 11th from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.,,
at Front Page News, 1104 Crescent Avenue (Midtown Atlanta)
Stonewall Bar Association Annual Winter Party
Friday, December 2, 2005 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
One of our most popular annual events for members to meet, greet, and socialize. At the home of Gary Zweifel & Dr. Brigham Moorman, 1719 Barnesdale Way, NE (in Sherwood Forest), Hors d’oeuvres and open bar
Annual Dinner History
12TH ANNUAL STONEWALL BAR ASSOCIATION AWARDS DINNER
Thursday, October 12, 2006.
Keynote Speaker: Professor Suzanne Goldberg. Professor Goldberg joined Columbia Law School to direct a new clinic on gender and sexuality, the first clinic of its kind in the country. She brings deep expertise in civil procedure, employment discrimination, and sexuality and the law. She has valuable experience directing the Women's Rights Litigation Clinic at Rutgers Law School, and spent nine years at Lambda litigating lesbian and gay civil rights impact cases, including Lawrence v. Texas. Prof. Goldberg's biographical information is available at http://law.newark.rutgers.edu/facbio/goldberg.html
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
John E. Stephenson, Jr.; lead attorney in the valiant effort in O’Kelley vs. Perdue, to overturn Amendment One, the “gay marriage” amendment.
Scott Titshaw; for his role in developing and teaching a “Sexual Orientation & the Law” courses at University of Georgia and Mercer Law Schools, and for writing and spearheading the Georgia Law Professors’ Amicus briefs in the O’Kelley vs. Perdue litigation.
A special recognition to all the attorneys who actively litigated to overturn Amendment One in O’Kelley vs. Perdue: John R. Stephenson, Jr., and Jeffrey Swart, from Alston & Bird; Jack Senterfitt from Lambda Legal; Beth Littrell and Gerald Weber, from the ACLU.
11TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
National Coming Out Day
Keynote Speaker: Matt Coles, Director of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Lesbian and Gay Rights Project.
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Kerry Pacer – Heroic Service to the Stonewall Community.
State Representative Karla L. Drenner – Courageous Service to the Stonewall Community.
Hon. Daniel Bloom – Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community.
10TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Thursday, October 7, 2004
Keynote Speaker: Gary Buseck, Legal Director for Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD)
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
State Representative Nick Moraitakis - Conspicuous Service to the Stonewall Community ("Straight But Not Narrow" Award)
Thomas V. Driggers - Meritorious Service to the Stonewall Community.
Robert W. Bush - Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community.
9TH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Keynote Speaker: Paul M. Smith, openly gay Partner at the Washington, D.C. law firm of Jenner & Block, who made the winning argument in the Texas homosexual sodomy case, Lawrence v. State of Texas, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on March 26, 2003.
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Arnall Golden Gregory, LLP - Meritorious Service to the Stonewall Community.
Kay Y. Young - Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community.
EIGHTH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 16, 2002
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Judith R.T. O'Kelley - Conspicuous Service to the Stonewall Community.
Beth Littrell - Outstanding Service to the Stonewall Community.
SEVENTH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 11, 2001
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Wendy L. Shoob, Judge, Fulton County Superior Court
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Ruth Claiborne - Conspicuous Service to the Stonewall Community
Jane Morrison - Longtime Service to the Stonewall Community
SIXTH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 12, 2000
Keynote Speaker: Evan Wolfson, Director of the Marriage Project,
Lambda Legal Defense and Education Project
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Lawrie E. Demorest - Outstanding Service to the Stonewall.
Georgia Senator Vincent Fort - Stonewall Community Ally Award.
Cathy Woolard & Karen Geney - Courageous Service to the Stonewall Community.
Group Award for Meritorious Service to the Stonewall Community for Advocacy in City of Atlanta v. John W. Oxendine, presented to Robin J. Shahar, Kendric E. Smith, Yuen Soo Jo, Stephen R. Scarborough, Harry H. Harkins, Jr., and J. Patrick McCrary.
FIFTH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 28, 1999
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Marvin H. Shoob, Senior Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Steven H. Sadow - Conspicuous Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Stephen R. Scarborough - Outstanding or Longtime Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Holland & Knight, LLP - Meritorious Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community
FOURTH ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 30, 1998
Keynote Speaker: Honorable John Lewis, United States Congress
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Marjorie L. Girth - Conspicuous Assistance to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Harry H. Harkins, Jr. - Longtime Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Alston & Bird - Meritorious Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community
THIRD ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 30, 1997
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Stanley F. Birch, Jr., 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Michael R. Hauptman - Conspicuous Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Caroline S. White - Longtime Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Ruth E. Harlow - Special Award in Recognition of Advocacy to Advance the Rights of Gay Men & Lesbians in the State of Georgia
SECOND ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 28, 1996
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Leah Sears, Georgia Supreme Court
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Gerald R. Weber, Jr. - Conspicuous Service to the Gay & Lesbian Community.
J. Patrick McCrary - Longtime Distinguished Advocacy on Behalf of the Gay & Lesbian Community.
Robin Joy Shahar - Courage in Utilizing the Court System to End Discrimination Against Gay Men & Lesbians
FIRST ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER
October 18, 1995
Keynote Speaker: Honorable Carol W. Hunstein, Georgia Supreme Court
At the dinner, community awards were given to the following for their unique contributions to members of the Stonewall community.
Kathy Wilde - Outstanding Advocacy on behalf of Lesbians and Bay Men in Bowers v. Hardwick.
Chip Rowan - Longtime Dedicated Service and Advocacy on Behalf of the Gay & Lesbian Community and People living with HIV.
The Cracker Barrel Plaintiffs - For their use of the Legal System to Achieve Social Justice