Sandy Springs Bar Association

08/12/2026

Last call! Come out and network + get an ethics hour! (We both know you still need that credit).

It’s CLE season! The Sandy Springs Bar Association invites you to our Annual Ethics CLE on Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00pm at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse. The Springs Cinema & Taphouse
Speakers Douglas Chandler and Ben Parks will present “Avoiding Legal Malpractice”, the ethics hour you actually need, in a venue that beats a conference room every time.
Appetizers and drinks are included, and registration is required to attend. Link in bio!
Tag a colleague who still needs their ethics hour. 👀

08/11/2026

It’s CLE season! The Sandy Springs Bar Association invites you to our Annual Ethics CLE on Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00pm at The Springs Cinema & Taphouse. The Springs Cinema & Taphouse
Speakers Douglas Chandler and Ben Parks will present “Avoiding Legal Malpractice”, the ethics hour you actually need, in a venue that beats a conference room every time.
Appetizers and drinks are included, and registration is required to attend. Link in bio!
Tag a colleague who still needs their ethics hour. 👀

05/13/2026

Join SSBA as we welcome Mayor Rusty Paul for a conversation about where Sandy Springs is headed.

Fresh off his re-election to a fourth term, Mayor Paul will share what’s on the city’s plate — development, public safety, transportation, and the issues shaping Sandy Springs in 2026.

📍 Seating is limited. RSVP required.

01/22/2026

01/22/2026

*** OUTDATED - See latest post for updated information***
A major winter storm and potential ice storm will move through the Eastern U.S. this weekend. Impacts are expected in north Georgia and now is the time to prepare! The forecast isn't as certain for central Georgia, but this is still a situation you should monitor closely.

01/17/2026

⚠️ Crypto Scam Warning ⚠️

Scammers are targeting people with fake cryptocurrency investments.

🚩 Watch for these signs:
• Promises of guaranteed or fast profits
• Pressure to act quickly or keep it secret
• Unsolicited messages on social media, email, or phone
• Fake celebrity endorsements or look-alike websites
• Requests for passwords or private keys

✅ Protect yourself:
• Only use official, verified websites
• Never share passwords or private keys
• If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is

💡Stay alert. Stay safe.

01/17/2026

Today, we were grateful and honored to partner with Dream On 3 and the Atlanta Falcons to help send our friend Burke off to the College Football National Championship game in Miami!

Burke, have an amazing time at the game, and do us a favor… bring some of that Miami sunshine back with you! ☀️🏈

01/17/2026

01/15/2026

We’re proud to introduce Nick Protentis, 2026 President of the Sandy Springs Bar Association!

Nick is the founder of Protentis Law and brings more than 12 years of experience as a trial lawyer. His career includes serving as insurance defense counsel, leading cases to verdict, and later representing clients in complex matters involving construction defects, fire and explosion cases, and product liability.

Nick earned his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law, where he focused on litigation and completed a year-long externship with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Prior to law school, he worked in public service with Habitat for Humanity and AmeriCorps.

In addition to his legal practice, Nick serves as a member on the Board of Advisors for the Shepherd Center and remains deeply engaged in the Atlanta legal community.

We’re excited for the experience, perspective, and leadership Nick will bring to the SSBA in 2026!