Together, the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) and the Association of County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) hosted a gathering of law firms that regularly defend cities and counties across the state at the GMA headquarters in late July. The event was the first time that both organizations have collectively brought together the defense firms used by both programs.
During the summit, a broad range of topics were discussed, focusing on current trends and topics driving increasing costs and expenses in Georgia’s legal environment. Challenges at both the state and federal levels were discussed, with the possibility of several legislative remedies.
Jack Ryan, Attorney and Co-Director for the Legal and Liability and Risk Management Institute, joined the group and presented on police liability from a national perspective.
The Defense Panel Summit was designed to provide an opportunity for GMA, ACCG, and law firms that defend cities to collaborate and share ideas and experiences impacting the local government community.