Marda W. Sydnor

Born: February 2, 1953.

B.A., Auburn University, 1975.
J.D., Cumberland Law School of Samford University, 1980.
        Winner Gordon T. Saad Moot Court Competition, 1979
        Articles Editor, The American Journal of Trial Advocacy,
          1978-1980
        Associate Justice Moot Court Board
        Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity

Admitted to the Alabama Bar in 1980.
Admitted to the Virginia Bar in 1981.
Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.

Assistant Attorney General, State of Alabama, 1980-1983.

Mrs. Sydnor has been awarded an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell.

Professional Memberships:
American Bar Association
Alabama State Bar
Birmingham Bar Association - President (2005-2006)
   Previous Leadership Positions:
   - Birmingham Bar Association President-Elect (2004-2005)
   - Secretary/Treasurer, 2003-2004
   - Executive Committee 1999-2002
   - Chairman, Grievance Committee
   - Chairman, Membership Committee
   - Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section
   Present Leadership Positions:
   - Board, Legal Aid Society
   - Board, Birmingham Bar Foundation Trust
Virginia State Bar
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association, Former Regional Vice President

Practice areas:
Defense litigation

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