For the second year in a row, The Construction Lawyers has selected John McClurkin, Managing Attorney of the firm’s Mobile, AL office, to be its exclusive recommended attorney in Alabama. Click here to view profile
In celebration of Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, Vernis and Bowling recognizes these legal firsts from women in states where we practice: North Carolina Tabitha Ann Holton (1878): First female lawyer in North Carolina Ruth Whitehead Whaley (1933): First African American female lawyer in North Carolina South Carolina James M. Perry (1918): First female lawyer in South… Read More
Important D&I Calendar Dates – March
March Important D&I calendar dates: 5thEmployee Appreciation Day 8thInternational Women’s Day 11thMaha Shivarati (Hindu) 14thPi Day 17thSt. Patrick’s Day 19thNaw-Ruz (Baha’I New Year) 25thInternational Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade 27thPassover begins (Jewish) 28thHoli (Hindu) 28thPalm Sunday (Christian) 31stEqual Pay Day 31stInternational Transgender Day of Visibility
In celebration of Black History Month
In celebration of Black History Month: February and Beyond, Vernis and Bowling recognizes these legal firsts from African Americans in states where we practice: South Carolina Macon Bolling Allen (born Allen Macon Bolling; August 4, 1816 – October 15, 1894) is believed to be the first African American to become a lawyer, argue before a… Read More
Miami, FL jury trials to resume March 1, 2021
The temporary suspension of jury trials enacted by the Honorable Bertila Soto, Chief Judge of the Miami-Dade Courts, will expire this coming Feb. 28th, and jury trials will resume on March 1, 2021 in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, the Miami-Dade Courts. The Miami-Dade Courts continue to operate under Phase 2 COVID-19 Emergency Operations until further… Read More