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Director of Strategic Solutions Kelley Pfeffer and I enjoyed our time in Atlanta at the annual Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA) conference. We met with friends and clients, enjoyed the conference functions and the fantastic Spring weather. Thank you to the wonderful GTLA associates and volunteers who made the event a success! GTLA’s slogan is “Pro...

Nominations for the 2022 American Association for Justice (AAJ) Paralegal of the Year Award are now open. We are proud to sponsor this prestigious award that recognizes the key role paralegals play in our civil justice system. The AAJ Paralegal of the Year Award, sponsored by Advocate Capital, Inc., is granted to one exceptional individual who consistentl...

Milestone has launched the second year of their Trial LawHER Scholarship. The scholarship is a $10,000 scholarship to be given to a female rising 3L who aspires to become a plaintiff trial lawyer. According to Milestone, "This scholarship intends to elevate a rising woman leader in the plaintiff trial lawyer space and educate future trial lawyers around t...

Authored by: Ollie Lammers Public Justice’s Annual Phonathon will be on April 28th! The organization is celebrating 40 years of fighting for justice. This year’s phonathon theme is the 80’s! Volunteers will be on team E.T. or team Ghostbusters to help sign up people for memberships. Our very own Donna Jones, President and Director of Associate & Clien...

Authored by: Ollie Lammers Are you attending the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Annual Conference? Rachel Minyard, Vice President of Marketing, and Kelley Pfeffer, Director of Strategic Solutions, will be heading to Atlanta to attend the conference on April 28th and 29th. Stop by the Advocate Capital booth and say hi to Rachel and Kelley! You can enter...

“Tell me, and I’ll forget. Teach me, and I remember. Involve me, and I learn.”  Benjamin Franklin I remember my favorite teacher growing up and her impact on me. Her legacy is still with me. National Teacher Day is May 3, 2022, and our friends at Ponce Law are stepping up to honor our great teachers through their 2022 The Oustanding Teacher Contest.  This...

Paul B. Myers, CEO and Chairman, recently hosted a webinar, ‘Law Firm Taxes & Tax Strategy’ with special guest Robert W. Wood, Tax Lawyer and Managing Partner at Wood LLP. In this webinar, Paul and Rob discuss methods of presenting tax information best suited for your firm and frequently asked tax questions for law firms.  Rob Wood is often listed amo...

Authored by: Ollie Lammers Are you attending the New Jersey Association for Justice Boardwalk Seminar? Jeff Glueck, Vice President of Strategic Solutions, and Steve Reisner, Senior Director of Strategic Solutions, will be heading to Atlantic City, NJ, to attend the conference on April 27-29th. Stop by the Advocate Capital booth and say hi to Jeff and Stev...

Authored By: Shirley Johnson The Advocate Capital, Inc. Employee Spotlight Award recognizes team members who personify our Company Core Values: Professionalism, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork, and Service. Our 2022 Q-2 winner is Debbie Ivey. Debbie joined Advocate Capital on August 1, 2002 and is rapidly approaching her 20th anniversary. She...

Authored by: Ollie Lammers Public Justice and other organizations have been working to stop the second attempt at ag-gag laws in Iowa. Ag-gag laws prevent undercover investigations of animal cruelty, unsafe working conditions, and food safety threats in facilities. According to Animal Legal Defense Fund, this second ag-gag law, known as "Ag-gag 2.0." focu...