The Georgia Defense Lawyers Association (GDLA), the state's civil defense bar, held its 15th annual judicial reception Feb. 1 at the State Bar of Georgia headquarters. More than 200 judges and lawyers registered for the event, which was also attended by the executive director of the national defense bar, DRI. The next day, GDLA honored its former leaders during the third annual past presidents luncheon at the Capital City Club downtown. Photos by John Disney.