At the State Bar of Georgia’s Annual Meeting, Judge Leonard was recognized with this award for Distinguished Judicial Service by the Younger Lawyers Division. The judge was recognized for his leadership during the pandemic.
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As part of the Cobb County Bar Association’s Law Day celebration, Judge Leonard was presented with the Thomas J. Charron Public Service Award by Justice Nels Petersen. “He’s been a vital part of the Chief Justice’s COVID Task Force. He’s been a critical sounding board for our statewide decisions. He’s been an innovator at how to do court remotely, and …
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Judge Leonard was invited to speak to defense lawyers and prosecutors on professionalism at the 7th Annual DUI Symposium in Savannah, GA. The Lawyers Creed was the topic of conversation today.
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Delayed for 15 months by COVID-19, the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism was finally able to reschedule the community service award ceremony. Judge Leonard was recognized for his community service activities along with seven others from across the State of Georgia.
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Judge Leonard recently received the Thomas A. Slaughter Award for service to the Tommy Nobis Center. Judge Leonard served on the Board of Directors for TNC for 14 years helping people with disabilities break down barriers to employment and gain independence.
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Judge Leonard spoke today to the YLD Leadership Academy on the resumption of jury trials and the future of the use of technology justice system.
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This evening Judge Leonard was helping to practicing lawyers and other Judges teach at Emory.
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Last week Judge Leonard was recognized by GACDL for his statewide efforts to keep cases moving in a safe manner during the pandemic.
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The virtual age in the judiciary appears like it is here to stay. By now, most Judges have been conducting some court proceedings virtually. Judge Leonard was asked to speak again on using technology to modernize the courts.
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2020 was a year like no other in the history. Since March of 2020, there has been an ongoing Judicial Emergency declared by the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. Due to his early adoption of technology to keep his cases moving in a virtual format, he was appointed the chairman of the Technology Committee and tasked with vetting …
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