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Gibson Vance Elected Treasurer of National Organization

Gibson Vance, a shareholder in our firm, was elected to a one-year term as Treasurer of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the world’s largest trial bar. Gibson was elevated to the post during ATLA’s 60th annual convention in Seattle, Washington. Gibson served as parliamentarian last year. At ATLA, Gibson serves on the Public Affairs Committee and is the state chairman for the Leader’s Forum Committee. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, a national organization designed to promote a fair and impartial judicial system. He has served as President of the Montgomery County Bar Association and is currently Vice President of the Alabama Trial Lawyers Association.

With about 65,000 members worldwide, ATLA promotes justice and fairness for injured persons, defends the constitutional right to trial by jury and strengthens the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public health and safety. The association provides lawyers with the information and professional assistance they need to serve clients successfully and protect the democratic values of the civil justice system. ATLA is dedicated to preserving the civil justice system and making sure that powerful special interests are held accountable when they engage in wrongdoing or other misconduct.