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Who was the first black student to graduate from Gainesville High School?

Georgia native Judge Michael Eugene Hancock 78L was the first Black student to graduate from Gainesville High School; following that he moved to Atlanta to earn a communications degree from Georgia State University.

Who is the judge advocate for the 117ARW?

Carson is also a lieutenant colonel in the Air Force Reserve (Air National Guard). She joined the Air National Guard in 2012 after serving nine years in the Army Reserve. While in the Army, Carson served as a military intelligence officer and as a judge advocate. She is currently the staff judge advocate for the 117ARW (Air Refueling Wing). After earning her JD from Emory Law, Carson also completed an LLM degree with a concentration in International Law and Human Rights at Georgetown University Law Center. Before joining the Emory Volunteer Clinic for Veterans, she was Georgia District Counsel for the US Small Business Administration.

What is the Young Alumni Award?

The Young Alumni Award recognizes the professional and personal achievements of an alumna or alumnus who graduated within the past 15 years and has made notable leadership and service contributions to Emory Law and to the legal profession.

Who is the Eléonore Raoul Trailblazer Award?

The Eléonore Raoul Trailblazer Award commemorates Eléonore Raoul 1920L, the first woman admitted to Emory University and a national leader in the women’s suffrage movement. It is given to an Emory Law alumna who has blazed a trail for others through her own professional and personal endeavors.

Who is MiAngel Cody?

MiAngel Cody 04L is nationally recognized for her defense of men and women sentenced to life in federal prison. Among the hundreds of people she’s represented, Cody has won freedom for over 40 prisoners serving life sentences. Her work spans from the courtroom, to Congress, to clemency. Six of her clients had their sentences commuted by the president of the United States. Cody has been described as a national “Powerhouse Litigator,” after she led the historic #90DaysOfFreedom Campaign. In three short months, Cody and her team won freedom for 17 federal prisoners unfairly sentenced to life without parole for drug offenses.

Who was the first black judge in Dekalb County?

Nicknamed “the Dean,” Hancock blazed trails in the DeKalb County legal system, including founding the DeKalb Lawyers Association. He was the county’s first Black assistant public defender and also assistant solicitor general. He became the county’s first full-time Black judge and served as chief judge of the DeKalb Recorders Court from 1983 to 1991 when Gov. Zell Miller appointed him to the DeKalb Superior Court bench, a position he held until retirement in January 2012. On September 25, 2005, he became a member of a historic Georgia Supreme Court bench when he was asked to sit in place of a justice who had a conflict. The majority of jurists on the bench for that occasion were Black.

When did Hancock become a judge?

On September 25, 2005, he became a member of a historic Georgia Supreme Court bench when he was asked to sit in place of a justice who had a conflict. The majority of jurists on the bench for that occasion were Black. Hancock continues to hear cases as a senior judge.

Who is John Dowd?

John Dowd, President Trump 's personal attorney (and leader of his legal team); investigator and author of the Dowd Report, which detailed betting on baseball games by Pete Rose in the 1980s; represented Senator John McCain (R-AZ) during the Senate ethics investigation known as the Keating Five in the hearings held in 1990 and 1991

Who is Joe Negron?

Joe Negron, elected to replace Mark Foley as the Republican candidate in the 16th District of Florida in the 2006 election. Sam Nunn, former United States Senator from Georgia 1972–1997; businessman. Sam Olens, Attorney General of Georgia, 2011–2016; formerly president of Kennesaw State University.

Where is Emory University located?

This is a list of notable alumni of Emory University School of Law, the law school of the American Emory University, located in Atlanta, Georgia. (For a list of notable Emory University people, see the List of Emory University people .)

Who is Jim Lanzone?

Jim Lanzone, President and CEO of CBS Interactive; Chief Digital Officer of CBS Corporation

Who is the creator of Underdog?

W. Watts Biggers, co-creator of the animated TV series Underdog. Glenda Hatchett, former Chief Judge of Fulton County Juvenile Court, and star of the television show Judge Hatchett. Bobby Jones, former amateur golfer, founder and designer of the Augusta National Golf Club.

Who is Aloke Chakravarty?

Aloke Chakravarty, assistant US attorney in the Antiterrorism and National Security Unit, District of Massachusetts, and co-lead prosecutor in the Boston Marathon bombing case

Bernard McNamee

Austin, Texas Chief of Staff at Office of the Attorney General of Texas Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 Doctor of Law (J.D.) University of Virginia 1985 — 1989 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Foreign Affairs Experience Office of the Attorney General of Texas January 2015 - Present U.S.

David Fife

Greater Atlanta Area Of Counsel at Lazega & Johanson, LLC Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 J.D. Duke University 1986 — 1990 Bachelor's, English Experience Lazega & Johanson, LLC April 2015 - Present Atkins & Fife, LLC January 2011 - Present The David Fife Law Firm November 2008 - December 2011 Gwinnett County Government September 2000 - November 2008 State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General July 1998 - July 2000 Paulding County District Attorney's Office July 1995 - June 1998 Buchanan Ingersoll May 1993 - March 1995 Skills Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Courts, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mediation, Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Appeals, Juvenile Law, Employment Law, Trials, Personal Injury, Civil Rights Litigation, Jury Trials, Product Liability, Civil Rights, Attorneys.

Dawn Kingsbury Attean

Richmond, Virginia Area Litigation Paralegal at LeClairRyan Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1991 — 1993 Completed 2 years of JD program Syracuse University 1987 — 1991 B.S., Newspaper Journalism Experience LeClairRyan August 2007 - Present Bowman and Brooke November 2002 - August 2007 Dawda, Mann, Mulcahy & Sadler, PLC January 1999 - March 2002 Franklin & Hubbard 1992 - September 1997 Skills Trials, Litigation Support, Litigation, Torts, Personal Injury, Pleadings, Legal Discovery, Jury Trials, Courts, PowerPoint, Personal Injury..., Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trial Director, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Medical Malpractice, Copy Editing, Jury Selection, HIPAA, Product Liability, Foreign Languages, Writing, Book Reviews.

Douglas Rubin

Greater Atlanta Area Owner, Law Offices of Douglas S. Rubin, P.C. Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 JD University of Michigan 1986 — 1990 BA Experience Law Offices of Douglas S. Rubin, P.C.

Jesse Dunbar

New York, New York Counsel at White and Williams LLP Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 Doctor of Law (J.D.) American University School of International Service 1983 — 1987 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations Experience White and Williams LLP 2011 - Present Aspen Insurance Group 2007 - 2011

John Welsh II

Greater Atlanta Area Owner, Welsh Law Office Law Practice Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 Juris Doctor (J.D.) Experience Law Office Skills Litigation, Family Law, Domestic Relations, Divorce/Separation, Legitimations, Adoption Law, Custody, Child Support, Custody Evaluations, Juvenile Court, DFCS Matters, Child Protective..., Probate Law, Estate Planning, Preparation of Wills, Elder Law, Adult Protective..., Adult and Minor....

Joseph Cohen

New York, New York Senior Vice President and Associate General Counsel at MetLife Financial Services Education Emory University School of Law 1990 — 1993 J.D. Cornell University 1986 — 1990 B.S., Business Management and Marketing Experience MetLife January 2015 - Present MetLife 2012 - December 2014 MetLife 2005 - 2012 MetLife 2000 - 2005 MetLife 1999 - 2000 MetLife 1997 - 1999 MetLife 1994 - 1997 Dollinger, Gonski, Grossman, Permut & Hirschhorn 1993 - 1994 Skills Insurance, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Risk Management, Financial Services, Due Diligence, Litigation Management, AML, Life Insurance, Reinsurance, General Insurance, Insurance Law, Contract Negotiation, Licensing, Investments, Real Estate, Employment Law, Trademarks, International Joint..., Private Equity, Outsourcing, Data Privacy.

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