THE ALABAMA LAW FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW FELLOWS
The Alabama Law Foundation begins each year by recognizing the Alabama Bar members who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to their profession and their community by inviting them to become “Fellows.” The Fellows banquet, scheduled for Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery, Alabama, is held in their honor; at that time, those Fellows elevated to “Life Fellows” status are also recognized.
The Fellows program was established in 1995 to honor Alabama Bar members for outstanding service and commitment. Since no more than 1% of bar members are invited into fellowship, the selection committee chooses new members from an exceptional group of lawyers. President Board of Trustees of the Alabama Law Foundation Joe Fawal explains, “The Fellows of the Alabama Law Foundation are selected from the ranks of the Alabama State Bar and represent our brightest and best. The fact that they are selected is in and of itself an honor. But the contribution that they make in defense of the poor in civil matters in Alabama is a much greater honor.” Fellows are given the opportunity, as leaders in the legal community, to provide financial and personal support for the Alabama Law Foundation, the charitable arm of the Alabama State Bar.
Fellows accepted into membership for 2015 are the following:
Lindsey J. Allison, Birmingham – Auburn University, B.S. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Partner in Allison & May.
Russell Q. Allison, Birmingham – University of Alabama, B.S. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Shareholder in Carr Allison.
Lee R. Benton, Birmingham – Auburn University, B.S. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Partner in Benton & Centeno.
Mack B. Binion, III, Mobile – Spring Hill College, B.A. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Partner in Briskman & Binion.
Karon Bowdre, Birmingham – Samford University, Bachelor’s degree. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. United States District Judge, Northern District of Alabama.
Mark E. Brandon, Tuscaloosa – University of Montevallo, B.A. University of Michigan, M.A. Princeton University, Ph. D. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Dean of The University of Alabama School of Law.
Kevin E. Clark, Birmingham – University of Tennessee, B.S. Vanderbilt Law School, J.D. Partner in Lightfoot, Franklin & White.
Ronald G. Davenport, Montgomery – Huntingdon College, B.A. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Shareholder in Rushton, Stakely, Johnson & Garrett.
Michael S. Denniston, Birmingham – University of Virginia, B.A. University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. Partner in Bradley Arant Boult Cummings.
Thomas F. Garth, Mobile – University of Virginia, B.A. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. New York University, LL.M. Partner in Phelps Dunbar.
Warren C. Herlong, Jr., Mobile – University of Alabama, B.A. University of Virginia School of Law, J.D. Shareholder in Helmsing, Leach, Herlong, Newman & Rouse.
Mays R. Jemison, Montgomery – Auburn University, B.S. Jones School of Law, J.D. Partner in Jemison & Mendelsohn. Mr. Jamison is invited posthumously.
Abdul Kallon, Birmingham – Dartmouth College, A.B. University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D. United States District Judge, Northern District of Alabama.
Alan L. King, Birmingham – University of Alabama, B.S. Birmingham Southern College, M.A. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Jefferson County Probate Judge, Place 1, Presiding Judge.
Alan C. Livingston, Dothan – Birmingham Southern College, B.A. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Partner in Lee, Livingston, Lee & Nichols.
Troy Massey, Montgomery – Alabama A&M University, B.S. Cornell University Law School, J.D. District Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit.
Jessica M. McDill, Bay Minette – University of West Florida, B.A. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Partner in Chason & Chason.
Delaine Mountain, Tuscaloosa – University of Alabama, Bachelor’s. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Partner in Mountain & Mountain.
Steven L. Nicholas, Mobile – University of Georgia, B.B.A. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Partner in Cunningham Bounds.
Dennis G. Pantazis, Birmingham – Jacksonville State University, B.A. Mississippi College School of Law, J.D. Partner in Wiggins Childs Pantazis Fischer Goldfarb.
Jimmy B. Pool, Montgomery – Auburn University, B.S. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. District Judge, 15th Judicial Circuit.
Grey Redditt, Jr., Mobile – University of Alabama, B.S. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Shareholder in Maynard Cooper & Gale.
James H. Reid, Montrose – University of South Alabama, Bachelor’s degree. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Circuit Judge, 28thJudicial Circuit, Retired.
Beth McFadden Rouse, Mobile – Agnes Scott College, B.A. University of Alabama School of Law, J.D. Member in McFadden, Lyon & Rouse.
Alexander M. Smith, Oneonta – University of Alabama, B.S. Cumberland School of Law, J.D. Sole Practitioner.