MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA – The Alabama State Bar on March 1 announced the names of 28 attorneys selected as members of the 2018 Leadership Forum Class 14, including Christopher H. Daniel, Sheffield & Lentine, PC (Birmingham)

The State bar’s Leadership Forum has produced 378 graduates since its creation in 2005. While there is no age requirement, candidates must have practiced law for at least five years and no more than 15 years. They are selected based on they leadership qualities they have demonstrated and the service they have provided to their communities. The program is highly competitive with only about 40% of entrants selected to participate each year. Those chosen will undergo a rigorous education and training process focusing on servant leadership, ethics, and career development. Candidates are required to attend five separate sessions, including a three-day orientation program.

“Our State Bar’s Leadership Forum has been repeatedly recognized as one of the best leadership development programs in the country,” said Alabama State Bar President Augusta S. Dowd of White Arnold & Dowd P.C. (Birmingham). “There is no doubt that the Leadership Forum is changing the face of our bar and will continue to do so in the years to come. The forum’s core purpose is to develop lawyers into servant-minded leaders.”

Daniel is a Criminal Defense Attorney practicing primarily Criminal Defense and Appellate law since 2011. He has been part of the SuperLawyers since 2015 and is a lifelong resident of Birmingham. Daniel attended Birmingham-Southern College where he received his degree in English. During his time at Birmingham-Southern, he was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, and received the Robert Hewlin Jackson Award for Scholastic Achievement. After graduating from college, Daniel attended Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law and graduated in 2011. During his time at Cumberland, Daniel was a Senior Member of the Trial Advocacy Board and was fortunate to be honored as a member of the Dean’s List, win numerous Dispute Resolution competitions, and received multiple Scholar of Merit Awards for Scholastic Achievement.

About Sheffield & Lentine The lawyers at Sheffield & Lentine, PC are dedicated to zealous and professional representation of those accused of serious felony and misdemeanor offenses in all municipal, state and federal courts of Alabama.  

Christopher H Daniel can be reached at (205) 328-1365 or chughdaniel@gmail.com

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