Maynard Cooper & Gale is pleased to announce Associate Starr Drum was named to the 2016 Leadership Forum of the Alabama State Bar. Starr is one of only 30 attorneys named to the Forum's 12th class. From the program's inception in 2005, the Leadership Forum has been a leading example for other state bars and legal organizations by recognizing the need for servant-minded bar and community leadership. Graduates of the Alabama bar program have gone on to become models of ethical and professional behavior both within and outside the legal community. Forum participants undergo a rigorous education and training process focusing on servant leadership, ethics, and career development.

Starr is a member of the Firm's litigation practice. Her diverse practice focuses on representing clients in a wide variety of litigation matters. She assists both plaintiff and defendant businesses and individuals in numerous fields—including automotive manufacturing, banking, brokerage, education, and health care—reach successful resolutions in their commercial, contract, fiduciary, and warranty disputes. Additionally, she aids businesses and individuals in understanding and effectively responding to criminal and regulatory investigations. She was a member of the Birmingham Bar Association's 2015 Future Leaders Forum.