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Review and analyze proposed legislation that may impact prosecutors in Georgia as well as prepare legislation at the request of the prosecutors in Georgia. Coordinate amicus briefs written on behalf of the DA’s and Solicitor-General’s Associations. Advise prosecutors in Georgia on issues of ethics and professionalism. Provides legal advice to members of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council and the Council staff. Prepare and give presentations on legislative updates as well as ethics, case law… Show more Review and analyze proposed legislation that may impact prosecutors in Georgia as well as prepare legislation at the request of the prosecutors in Georgia. Coordinate amicus briefs written on behalf of the DA’s and Solicitor-General’s Associations. Advise prosecutors in Georgia on issues of ethics and professionalism. Provides legal advice to members of the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council and the Council staff. Prepare and give presentations on legislative updates as well as ethics, case law updates, and open records. Taught at Basic Litigation and Fundamentals of Prosecution as well as Kessler-Eidson Program for Trial Techniques at Emory University Law School. Group Leader for Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism at Emory School of Law, Mercer University, School of Law, and the University of Georgia's School of Law. Presented at both Summer and Winter Conferences for Georgia Prosecutors on multiple topics as well as numerous law enforcement training sessions. Member of the Judicial COVID-19 task force as well as the Judicial Council Ad Hoc Committee on Judicial Emergency Preparedness Show less

Prosecutes felony crimes for four counties including drug offenses, property, financial crimes, and crimes against the person with more than 15 jury trials as lead counsel. Successfully prosecuted multiple RICO cases. Responsible for all post-conviction matters for the office’s four counties, including presenting oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals with over 75 reported decisions. Taught at Basic Litigation and Fundamental of Prosecution. Presented at… Show more Prosecutes felony crimes for four counties including drug offenses, property, financial crimes, and crimes against the person with more than 15 jury trials as lead counsel. Successfully prosecuted multiple RICO cases. Responsible for all post-conviction matters for the office’s four counties, including presenting oral arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals with over 75 reported decisions. Taught at Basic Litigation and Fundamental of Prosecution. Presented at Summer Conference for Georgia Prosecutors. Taught as part of Advanced Environmental Crimes Training Program at FLETC. Show less

Represented the Georgia Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Driver Services, and Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in both State and Federal trial and appellate courts. Represented Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Conservation Rangers and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council at evidentiary hearings before Administrative Law Judges. Lead attorney in seven reported appellate state court cases. Member of all federal district… Show more Represented the Georgia Department of Corrections, Board of Pardons and Paroles, Department of Driver Services, and Peace Officer Standards and Training Council in both State and Federal trial and appellate courts. Represented Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Conservation Rangers and the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council at evidentiary hearings before Administrative Law Judges. Lead attorney in seven reported appellate state court cases. Member of all federal district courts. Successfully argued before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the Georgia Court of Appeals and Georgia Supreme Court. Authored Official Opinion of the Attorney General 2005 Op. Att'y Gen. No. 2005-1. Show less

Responsible for half of all cases set for monthly trial calendars, approximately 50 cases a month. Lead prosecutor in over 20 jury trials of misdemeanor offenses involving DUI’s, thefts, speeding tickets, and domestic violence. Assisted in weekly arraignment. Wrote appeals to both the Georgia Supreme Court and Georgia Court of Appeals,

Greater Atlanta Area

Brunswick, Georgia

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), English Language And Literature, General