The Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
will host a Convocation on
Professionalism and the Rule of Law
The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism will host a CLE Convocation on Professionalism and the Rule of Law on Friday, October 30, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. – 5 p.m., in person at the State Bar of Georgia Atlanta Headquarters, with a live stream option. The CLE Convocation will examine the intersection of professionalism and the Rule of Law, and consider the professionalism impetus for Georgia lawyers to help sustain the Rule of Law. Chief Justice Nels S. D. Peterson will provide opening remarks.
This program has been approved in Georgia for 4.5 general CLE hours, including 2 professionalism CLE hours.
This program has been approved in Georgia for 4.5 general CLE hours, including 2 professionalism CLE hours.
Early Bird Registration* October 2, 2026 – October 18, 2026 (or until capacity is reached). $160
Early Bird Seats are limited. Register soon.
Regular Registration October 19, 2026 – October 27, 2026 $195
Late and Walk-In Registration October 28 – October 30 $250
For in person attendees, the cost of the CLE Convocation will include the cost of the CLE credits, breakfast, lunch, and a reception immediately following the CLE Convocation. For virtual attendees, the cost of the CLE Convocation will include the cost of the CLE credits and the costs incurred by the Commission to offer the live stream option
For more information and to register, click the link below.
In Advance of the Convocation CLE, please review Professionalism: Repaying the Debt
Learn More About the Commission's Suicide Awareness Program
On April 30, 2021, the Commission held a Suicide Awareness Program. To view the materials and resources from the program, click here.
If you are thinking of hurting yourself, or if you are concerned that someone you know may be suicidal, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by phone 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or via chat at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
Members of the State Bar of Georgia may also contact the Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program confidential hotline at 800-327-9631. #UseYour6
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