Judge Leonard speaks to over 1000 attendees at Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism.
At one point, this seminar had almost 1050 attendees. This was by far the largest crowd I have spoken to.
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Judge Leonard elected Chief Judge of the Cobb Judicial Circuit
Judge Leonard was unanimously elected as Chief Judge of the Superior Court. The Chief Judge is tasked with many administrative duties in addition to their regular caseload. The Chief Judge oversees the Court’s programs and serves as the court’s liaison with other agencies and elected officials. The Chief Judge is also responsible for court closures and other emergency planning. The …
Continue readingGACDL Ethics in the Virtual Courtroom
Judge Leonard was asked to present at the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ annual conference and CLE. The topic was Ethics in the Virtual Courtroom. The pandemic has changed everything about the practice of law and it’s no different for the criminal bar. Judge Leonard discussed emerging trends and gave the membership tips on how to effectively and ethically …
Continue readingJudge Leonard educates the State’s Judiciary on conducting virtual court.
The 2020 Superior Court Judges Conference had to be cancelled due to the ongoing public health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council of Superior Court Judges and the Institute for Continuing Judicial Education quickly pivoted and made the conference virtual. Judge Leonard presented, along with Judge David Cannon, on Resuming Operations in a Virtual Courtroom.
Continue readingJudge Leonard speaks to Cobb Bar
On Jan. 30, 2015 Judge Leonard spoke at the Cobb Bar’s Family Law CLE on “Do’s and Don’ts in the courtroom.
Continue readingJudge Leonard speaks at State Bar of Georgia
On Jan. 27, 2015, Judge Leonard spoke on the use of financial experts in domestic cases. As always it’s an honor to participate in continuing legal education and training.
Continue readingJudge Leonard conducts mock trial for elementary students.
On December 12, 2014 Judge Leonard hosted Mt. Bethel Elementary for a Mock Trial. It was a great event for these young students and an opportunity to learn about the justice system.
Continue readingJudge Leonard speaks at AAML
On December 5th, 2014 Judge Leonard was honored to speak on child custody and separate property to the Georgia Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Continue readingCampaign Kickoff – Nov. 21 5:00-7:00
Please join us at the Marlow House on November 21 from 5:00 to 7:00 for Judge Leonard’s Campaign Kickoff fundraising event. If you can’t attend, you may donate to the campaign online. Share this with your friends and download the Fundraiser_Invite_112113
Continue readingJudge Leonard selected as one of Cobb’s “20 Under 40”
Judge Leonard was honored to be selected by Cobb Life as one of Cobb’s 20 Rising Stars Under 40.
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