Ashley Rice Sworn-in as 58th President New Officers Installed
During the 58th GDLA Annual Meeting at the Omni Amelia Island, Florida, President-Elect Ashley Rice (third from left), Waldon Adelman Castilla McNamara & Prout, Atlanta, was sworn-in as President. Other officers taking the helm were (left to right): Treasurer Tracy O'Connell, Ellis Painter, Savannah; President-Elect Marty Levinson, Hawkins Parnell & Young, Atlanta; and Secretary Jason Logan, Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, Macon.
New VP and Board Members Elected
Erica Morton, Swift Currie McGhee & Hiers, Atlanta, and Joe Stephens, Cowsert Heath, Athens, were both elevated to Vice President and the following were elected to the Board of Directors: Bea Hancock, Chambless Higdon Richardson Katz & Griggs, Brunswick; Leslie Kennerly, Young Thagard Hoffman, Valdosta; and Amanda Morris, James Bates Brannan & Groover, Macon; and Tom Shaw, Alexander & Vann, Thomasville.
Past President Bubba Hughes Honored withGDLA Distinguished Service Award
GDLA Past President Edward M. “Bubba” Hughes of Ellis Painter in Savannah (right)was honored with the Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by GDLA for meritorious and extended service to the mission and goals of the Association. He is pictured with outgoing President Bill Casey.
Jason Logan and Libby Watkins Honored with President’s Awards
Jason C. Logan, Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, Macon, and Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Watkins, Fulcher Hagler, Augusta were honored by President Bill Casey with a President’s Award. Jason was recognized for his hard work serving as Editor-in-Chief of the GDLA magazine for two years, whereas most serve only one year. Libby was recognized for her commitment to helping manage and improve GDLA as a dedicated member of the Board of Directors since 2021.
