The State Bar of Georgia has created a new email networking program, SOLACE, to help anyone in the legal community facing a sudden, catastrophic event such as illness, injury or fire.

“We want to provide practical networking support to members of the legal community who find themselves in a family medical crisis or similarly difficult position,” said Ken Shigley, the past president of the State Bar of Georgia, in an announcement. Shigley is the committee chairman for SOLACE, which is an acronym for “Support of Lawyers, All Concern Encouraged.”