SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND LUNCHEON
TRIAL COURT PRACTICE TIPS
PRESENTED BY
AWLA MEMBERS AND SUPERIOR COURT JUDGES
THE HON. PATRICIA STARR AND THE HON. DAVID GASS
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Please arrive by 11:45 a.m. to register, visit the buffet and network with your colleagues
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB, 39 E. MONTE VISTA, PHOENIX 85004
Please register by Monday, September 25, 2017 at 12:00 NOON
CLE Offered*
Come learn about successful trial-court practice from a distinguished panel of superior court judges. AWLA-member Judge Patricia Starr, a former law clerk to the Hon. Jefferson Lankford, was elevated to the bench in 2014 after a distinguished career in public interest and after serving as Superior Court Commissioner for three years. During her time as a judicial officer, she has presided over criminal, mental health, and civil court calendars. AWLA-member Judge David Gass, a former law clerk to the Hon. Ruth McGregor, was elevated to the bench in 2009 after a distinguished career at a large law firm followed by a career in public interest. He has presided over family, criminal, and civil court calendars.
*The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.0 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hours of professional responsibility.
In order to receive the pre-paid luncheon price of $20 for members/$30 for non-members/$15 for law students, you MUST pre-pay with your credit card on the website BY THE RSVP DEADLINE. DO NOT MAIL IN CHECKS. If you make a reservation but do not pay on the website with your credit card, you must pay an additional $5 by check or cash at the door ($25 members/$35 non-members/$20 law students). If you cancel after the registration deadline, or do not show up for a luncheon for which you have registered, and you have not paid, you will be billed at the "at the door" price. We pay for the number of meals we guarantee so we must bill you.
There IS such a thing as a free lunch, at least for guests of current AWLA members!
Do you know someone you think should be a part of AWLA? Invite a prospective member to go with you to an upcoming monthly AWLA lunch meeting, at no cost to you! In order to participate, first register yourself for the luncheon, then contact Paige Martin at (480) 822-6752 or pmartin@clarkhill.com to request thatthe prospective member be added to the reservation list for the luncheon. Please provide Paige with the prospective member’s full name and email address. There are limits on availability so don’t delay and make sure you make your request a few days prior to the luncheon registration deadline.
Guests are permitted to attend one luncheon for free. Former AWLA members do not qualify for the free luncheon.
Lunch Selections
Lunches are set up as buffets with both Regular and Vegetarian selections