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SOLACE, Support of Lawyers/Legal Personnel—All Concern Encouraged, is designed to assist those in the legal community who have experienced some significant, potentially life-changing event in their lives.
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2026-27 State Bar President
William C. “Bill” Gentry was sworn in as the 64th president of the State Bar of Georgia on June 13, 2026, at the State Bar of Georgia’s Annual Meeting.
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AI and Emerging Technology
Stay in the know about how AI is shaping the legal profession and how you can incorporate it ethically.
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Pro Bono Opportunity Portal
Visit the Pro Bono Access to Justice portal to access case, clinic and remote volunteer opportunities across the state.
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Center for Lawyer Wellbeing
The Center for Lawyer Wellbeing was created to promote holistic wellness for legal professionals. Healthy lawyers better serve our clients and the public! Join us today!
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Senior Lawyers Division
The Senior Lawyers Division was established to create a community of experienced legal professionals to support continued professional engagement, address cognitive decline, promote pro bono work, provide mentorship to younger lawyers and foster social connection among Bar members who are aged 55 and older.
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    2026 Fall Meeting

    October 16 - 18, 2026

    The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

    2 Grasslawn Ave.
    Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1 Issued Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-403

Aug 21, 2026, 11:01 by Jennifer Mason
The second publication of Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1 appeared on the State Bar of Georgia website on Sept. 5, 2025. Members of the State Bar of Georgia were notified of the publication by email on Sept. 5, 2025, in compliance with Bar Rule 4-403 (d). The opinion was filed with the Supreme Court of Georgia on Sept. 5, 2025.

In accordance with Bar Rule 4-403 (d), the State Bar of Georgia filed a petition for discretionary review with the Supreme Court of Georgia on Sept. 11, 2025, which the Court granted on Nov. 4, 2025.

On Aug. 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of Georgia issued an order approving Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1. Pursuant to Bar Rule 4-403 (e), Formal Advisory Opinion No. 24-1 is binding upon all members of the State Bar of Georgia, and the Supreme Court shall accord this opinion the same precedential authority given to the regularly published judicial opinion of the Court. Click here for the full text of the opinion.
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From the 2025-26 President

Read “Celebrating 250 Years for a Nation of Laws” by State Bar President Christopher P. Twyman in the Spring 2026 issue of the Georgia Bar Journal.

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Member Benefits Insurance

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vLex Fastcase Legal Research

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Law Practice Management Program

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Hotel Discounts

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Conference Center

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Peer Support Program

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Suicide Awareness

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SOLACE Program

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Job Resources

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Center for Lawyer Wellbeing

The State Bar of Georgia’s Center for Lawyer Wellbeing promotes holistic wellness for legal professionals. Membership in the Center offers invaluable resources, networking opportunities and exclusive benefits designed to support personal and professional growth.

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