SEABOTA
The Southeastern Region of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SEABOTA) was formed in 2004 to unite the members of twelve local American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) chapters in the ten states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. As a regional chapter, SEABOTA has a substantial number of members, who through the exchange of information, can and do provide a consolidated voice in matters of importance to the legal profession in our region. In addition, a regional approach enables our southern members, with a sometimes geographically different perspective, to present a tailored approach to the promotion of ABOTA’s goals of preserving the Seventh Amendment and the enhancement of the honor of our noble profession through our ideals of professionalism and civility in the practice of law.
The growth of SEABOTA from its conception to its present established existence has shown that there is great interest in the regional approach to the advancement of ABOTA's mission. The ability of local chapters to more easily exchange ideas, coupled with the inspiration and energy that is generated though an association with a chapter that is active and progressive is a valid reason to proclaim this unique regional concept an unqualified success. Several of our chapters have been recognized as Chapters of the Year by national ABOTA, and those less active chapters are becoming enthused by seeing a contiguous state's chapters undertake innovative plans and exciting projects.
This SEABOTA website, hopefully, will become a point of reference for all its members. Through postings and notices, our members will be kept informed of events and meetings that are sponsored by SEABOTA, as well as those occurring in our neighboring states. All ABOTA members are always invited to visit and participate in another state’s ABOTA function. Despite our varying backgrounds and opposing views at trial, we all have common ideals. Therefore, joining our brothers and sisters from other SEABOTA chapters is to be encouraged whenever possible.
The highlight of SEABOTA's year is the annual convention. It is the culmination of year’s hard work and an opportunity for the entire SEABOTA membership to gather for fun and enlightenment. By having a regional meeting in a desirable location, we offer the general membership a reasonably accessible opportunity to become an active part of what SEABOTA is striving to accomplish. All members are encouraged to attend and to meet their fellow SEABOTAN's. Members can participate in enriching and educational activities, while enjoying the camaraderie of their fellow lawyers in a plethora of entertaining functions that make the weekend a truly memorable experience.