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February 1, 2021

“Hope is not a Plan.” The MDJ interviews Judge Leonard about the plan to address the COVID-delayed cases in Cobb County.

https://www.mdjonline.com/news/hope-is-not-a-plan-cobb-superior-court-prepares-for-years-of-case-backlog/article_919d9be8-61b2-11eb-a24a-e38087c3457c.html

December 22, 2020

Judge Leonard suspends jury trial in Cobb amid COVID-19 surge.

https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2020/12/22/cobb-chief-judge-suspends-jury-trials-until-further-notice-as-covid-19-explodes/

December 17, 2020

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.

November 13, 2020

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 …

November 5, 2020

GACDL 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 …

July 2, 2020

Judge 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.

January 31, 2015

Judge 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.

January 28, 2015

Judge 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.

January 16, 2015

Judge 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.

January 16, 2015

Judge 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.