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From the YLD President
Read “Building Momentum and Celebrating Success” by YLD President Virginia C. Josey in the Summer 2026 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal.
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The YLD Review
The YLD Review is the quarterly publication of the Young Lawyers Division.
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2026 Commitment to Equality Awards HonoreesCongratulations to the 2026 Commitment to Equality Awards honorees. Each individual exemplifies a dedication to making our profession, and community at large, more diverse, inclusive and just.
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YLD Signature FundraiserThe Young Lawyers Division is excited to announce the 2027 Annual Signature Fundraiser will be held in Athens on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 8-11 p.m. at the iconic Georgia Theatre.
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Proposed Amendments to the Uniform Rules for Superior CourtAt its business meeting on July 29, 2026, the Council of Superior Court Judges approved proposed amendments to Uniform Superior Court Rule 8. Comments must be received by Monday, Jan. 11, 2027.
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Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1 Issued Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-403Pursuant to Rule 4-403 of the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia has issued Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1.
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Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of GeorgiaThe Supreme Court of Georgia, having considered Motions 2026-2 and 2026-3, ordered that the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia be amended.
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State Bar of Georgia Audit ReportView the final audited financials for the State Bar of Georgia as of June 30, 2025.
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Supreme Court of Georgia Approves Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the State Bar of GeorgiaThe Supreme Court of Georgia, having considered the 2023-1 Motion to Amend the Rules and Regulations for the Organization and Government of the State Bar of Georgia, orders amendments to Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct 7.1 – 7.5.
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