Thomas J. Methvin, President of the Alabama State Bar discusses upcoming Pro Bono Week.

More than just a gaming system, the Wii has been changing perceptions about what exercise is all about, and making it accessible to people with limited physical abilities. The Wii offers a variety of virtual sports, including bowling, golf and tennis, using a handheld wireless controller.

Thomas J. Methvin, managing shareholder of the Montgomery law firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C., is the 133rd president of the Alabama State Bar for the bar year 2009-2010.

Beasley Allen attorneys and lawyers attending the firm's annual Co-Counsel Conference were delighted when University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban included the event during his Crimson Caravan tour May 19.

Beasley Allen presented Saban with a check for $5,000 for his "Nick's Kids Foundation," which promotes and supports children, family, teacher and student causes.

Beasley Allen's managing shareholder, Tom Methvin, discusses the firm's commitment to community outreach, and its recent involvement in the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in Montgomery. Following the firm's motto, "helping those who need it most," Beasley Allen works not only to provide legal assistance in the courtroom, but also to provide a helping hand to those in need in our community.

Fox 6 News in Birmingham recently took a look at the issue of mortgage foreclosure, and what people can do who are facing losing their home. The story highlights the Alabama Bar Association's Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Program, which seeks to provide timely assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure, with the ultimate goal of helping them keep their home.

Montgomery's minor league baseball team, the Montgomery Biscuits, look forward to the 2009 season beginning April 9. Attorney Jere Beasley says he hopes Montgomery continues to support the team, calling it good family fun.

Beasley Allen's Tom Methvin was recently featured on Alabama Public Television's "Capitol Journal" program to discuss the State Bar's Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Program. The program seeks to provide timely assistance for homeowners facing foreclosure. Those seeking assistance visit www.alabar.org.

Beasley Allen shareholder Gibson Vance, Vice President of the American Association for Justice, will appear live on Law Call each Sunday at 11 p.m. to answer legal questions and field calls from WSFA12 viewers.