Alicia F. Bennett
SHAREHOLDER
Telephone 205-271-1780
Fax 205-271-1799
Email abennett@hillhillcarter.com
Alicia F. Bennett has represented Boards of Education, their members and employees for over 19 years. In her capacity as general counsel for such Boards, she provides advice and litigation representation in several areas, including labor and employment, contracts, civil rights, and student matters.
Mrs. Bennett is a former Vice-President of the Alabama State Bar and currently serves as a Disciplinary Hearing Officer and Bar Commissioner. She is also a former President of the Shelby County Bar Association.
Mrs. Bennett earned her B.A. in English from the Birmingham Southern College and received her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.
Bar Admissions
ALABAMA
1996
U.S. CIRCUIT COURTS
Eleventh Circuit
U.S. DISTRICT COURTS
Northern District of Alabama
Middle District of Alabama
Southern District of Alabama
Education
1996
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama, J.D
Honors:
- Moot Court Board
- Associate Justice National Moot Court Team
- Member, American Journal of Trial Advocacy
1992
Birmingham-Southern College
Birmingham, Alabama, B.A.
Honors:
- South Central Bell Honors Scholarship Recipient
Associations
ALABAMA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
Disciplinary Hearing Officer
Bar Commissioner (2005-Present)
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
Member
SHELBY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
President (2005)
Vice President (2004)
Secretary (2003)
Treasurer (2001, 2002)
Affiliate Memberships:
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys
National Council of School Attorneys (COSA)