Atlanta, December 3, 2024 – The Supreme Court of Georgia will honor Paula Frederick for her 36 years of service to the State Bar of Georgia’s Office of the General Counsel.
Chief Justice Michael P. Boggs will present Frederick with the Court’s Amicus Curiae award at the beginning of the oral argument session on Dec. 10, 2024. The Amicus Curiae (Latin for “friend of the court”) is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the state’s highest court on attorneys, judges, and others who have provided exceptional service to Georgia’s legal profession and the administration of justice.
Frederick, who joined the Bar’s Office of the General Counsel in 1988 as Assistant General Counsel before rising to Deputy General Counsel in 1992 and then General Counsel in 2009, announced earlier this year that she intends to retire at the start of 2025. As General Counsel, she is responsible for interpreting the ethics rules for lawyers, prosecuting lawyer discipline cases, and providing legal advice to the office and directors of the organization.
Media are welcome to cover the award presentation. Any media planning to photograph, video, or broadcast the event should complete a request form online. The event also will be live-streamed on the Court website at gasupreme.us.