First Word - August2026

Summary

On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed episodes will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful.

Links to resources referenced:

• Safety Alert: Managing Wildfire Smoke and High Heat

• New Best Practices: Empowering Early Career Professionals

• New Case History #118: Luck Isn’t a Direct Control

• GBA Podcast Episode: Case History #13: Litigation For Collections...A Lose-Lose Scenario

• Inaugural Ascend Class Graduation

• Try or Share ChatGBA

• GBA Photo & Video Contest