1. Barry K. Cockrell
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Emory University, Class of 1980, J.D.
College: Millsaps College, Class of 1977, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Emory University, Class of 1980, J.D.
Practice Area: Health Care, Business
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2. Jonell B. Beeler
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, Class of 1982, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 1973, B.A., , University of Mississippi, Class of 1975, M.A.
Admitted: University of Mississippi, Class of 1982, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Business, Fraud, Health Care, Government Investigations and Litigation, White Collar Crime
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3. John B. Beard
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, Class of 1990, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1991, LL.M., Taxation
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 1987, B. Accy., cum laude
Admitted: University of Mississippi, Class of 1990, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1991, LL.M., Taxation
Practice Area: Business, Health Care, Taxation Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law
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4. Christopher Tyler Ball
Title: Associate
Law School: Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2012, LL.M., Taxation, with distinction, , University of Mississippi School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D., cum laude
College: Mississippi College, Class of 2008, B.S., Accounting
Admitted: Georgetown University Law Center, Class of 2012, LL.M., Taxation, with distinction, , University of Mississippi School of Law, Class of 2011, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Tax, State and Local Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate & Incorporation, Trusts and Estates – Planning and Administration, Estate Planning, Emerging Companies, Probate, Exempt Organizations and Nonprofits
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5. William E. Robinson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1980, J.D.
College: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Class of 1977, B.A.
Admitted: University of Tennessee at Knoxville, Class of 1980, J.D.
Practice Area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation, Estate Planning/Probate, Labor & Employment, Taxation - Federal Income, Employment & Other, Probate & Trust Law, Trust, Estate Planning & Probate, Trust
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6. Paul R. O'Rourke
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Memphis, Class of 1983, J.D., , New York University, Class of 1984, LL.M., Taxation
College: Boston College, Class of 1971, B.S.
Admitted: University of Memphis, Class of 1983, J.D., , New York University, Class of 1984, LL.M., Taxation
Practice Area: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employee Benefits and ERISA Litigation, Estate Planning/Probate, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Taxation - Federal Income, Employment & Other
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7. Amy Kebert Elder
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, Class of 1998, J.D., cum laude
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 1980, B.S.
Admitted: University of Mississippi, Class of 1998, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Gaming and Regulatory Law, Corporate Law, Mergers / Acquisitions, Bankruptcy / Chapter 11, Public Finance
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8. Mr. Gary Steven Schiff
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Indiana University, Class of 1981, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1983, LL.M., Taxation
College: Indiana University, Class of 1978, B.S., with distinction
Admitted: Indiana University, Class of 1981, J.D., magna cum laude, , New York University, Class of 1983, LL.M., Taxation
Practice Area: Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Health Care, Taxation Law, Estate Planning, Business Law
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9. Jennifer Graham Hall
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, Class of 2002, J.D.
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 1999, B.B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: University of Mississippi, Class of 2002, J.D.
Practice Area: Labor and Employment
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10. Mr. Ivy Neal Cadle
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.
College: University of Georgia, Class of 2000, B.S., Biology
Admitted: Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D.
Practice Area: Aviation Law, Commercial Litigation, Eminent Domain, General Practice and Trial, Real Property Law
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11. David Lee Harrell
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi College of Law, Class of 1991, J.D.
College: The University of Southern Mississippi, Class of 1988, B.S.
Admitted: University of Mississippi College of Law, Class of 1991, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance, Insurance Regulation
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12. Clay Gunn
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Alabama School of Law, Class of 2008, J.D., summa cum laude
College: University of Alabama, Class of 2005, B.A., cum laude
Admitted: University of Alabama School of Law, Class of 2008, J.D., summa cum laude
Practice Area:
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13. Wendy Huff Ellard
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., cum laude
College: Mississippi State University, Class of 2003, B.A., summa cum laude
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, Class of 2007, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Health Law, Public Policy
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14. Amy Lewis Champagne
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Louisiana State University, Class of 2002, B.C.L., J.D.
College: Louisiana State University, Class of 1996, B.S.
Admitted: Louisiana State University, Class of 2002, B.C.L., J.D.
Practice Area: Litigation, Appellate Practice, Products Liability, Personal Injury, Class Actions
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15. Brooks Eason
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Duke University, Class of 1982, J.D., with honors
College: University of Mississippi, Class of 1979, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: Duke University, Class of 1982, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Employment Litigation, Labor and Employment
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16. Mary Baker Edwards
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Maryland School of Law, Class of 1989, J.D., with honor
College: University of Richmond, Class of 1981, B.A., magna cum laude
Admitted: University of Maryland School of Law, Class of 1989, J.D., with honor
Practice Area: Taxation Law, Estate & Trust Law, Estates and Trusts, Wills
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17. Ceejaye E. Peters
Title: Associate
Law School: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
College: Mississippi College, B.S.B.A., summa cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Mississippi College School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Litigation; Government and Internal Investigations and Litigation
Membership: The Mississippi Bar.

18. Barry W. Ford
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1977
College: Mississippi Valley State College, B.S., 1968; National Judicial College, 1991
Admitted: Thurgood Marshall School of Law, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Product Liability; Litigation; Premises Liability; Commercial Litigation; General Litigation; Labor and Employment Litigation; Medical Negligence
Membership: The Mississippi Bar; Magnolia Bar Association.

19. Walker W. (Bill) Jones, III
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1973
College: University of Mississippi, B.P.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Products Liability; Admiralty; Insurance Litigation; Health Care
Membership: Tennessee and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Public Contract Law; Tort and Insurance Practice) Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Director, Young Lawyers Section, 1978-1980); State Bar of Texas; Maritime Law Association of the United States; American Board of Trial Advocates (National Board Member); The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Litigation Counsel of America; Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association.

20. James K. Dossett, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1968; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1969
College: Millsaps College, B.A., cum laude, 1965
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1968; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1969
Practice Area: Taxation; Estate Planning; Trusts; Probate
Membership: The Mississippi Bar (Member, Tax Section; Estates and Trusts Section; Member, Executive Committee, 1988-1990; Chairman, 1991-1992); American Bar Association; Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants (Chairman, Taxation Committee, 1980-1982, 1986-1988; Member, Board of Governors, 1982-1983); Jackson Tax Forum (President, 1982-1983).

21. Robert Engelbrecht Hauberg, Jr.
Title: Former Leader, Government Regulatory Actions Group
Law School: Yale University, J.D., 1970
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., summa cum laude, 1965; Yale University, M.A., 1967
Admitted: Yale University, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Antitrust, White Collar Crime, Financial Institutions, Civil Litigation, Securities Litigation, Class Actions, Health Care, Government and Internal Investigations
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American Bar Association.

22. William S. Painter
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., with honors, 1974; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1975
College: Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., with honors, 1974; New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1975
Practice Area: Licensing, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate, Federal Taxation, State Taxation, Local Taxation, Trusts and Estates, Health Care, Investments, Business Law, Mergers and Acquisitions
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American College of Tax Counsel; American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

23. Michael T. Dawkins
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Alabama, J.D., 1988
College: Meridian Junior College, A.A., 1979; University of Mississippi, B. Accy., 1981
Admitted: University of Alabama, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Environmental, Litigation, White Collar Crime, Antitrust, Tax Fraud & Tax Evasion, Business
Membership: Alabama State Bar; The Mississippi Bar (Task Force on the Attorney-Client Privilege, 2006-2007; Chair, Environmental Seminar Committee of Section on Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law, 1997-1998; Chair, SONREEL Environmental Crimes Subcommittee, 1996-1997); American Bar Association.

24. Sheryl Bey
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Loyola University, J.D., 1988
College: University of New Mexico, B.A., 1978
Admitted: Loyola University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Bad Faith, Insurance Defense, Maritime Law, Commercial, Healthcare
Membership: Bar Fellowship: American Bar Foundation; Litigation Counsel of America; Trial Lawyer Honor Society.

25. W. Davis Frye
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1997
College: Millsaps College, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Health Care Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Employment Law; Government Investigations; Litigation; Labor and Employment; Equal Employment Opportunity Law; Wage and Hour Law; Personnel Policies; Personnel Training; Health Care; Long Term Care
Membership: Capital Area, Tennessee and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Director, Young Lawyers Division, 2002-2004); Jackson Young Lawyers Association; Defense Research Institute.

26. C. Lee Lott, III
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1997
College: Georgetown University, A.B., 1992
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1997
Practice Area: Business Law; Business Fraud; Business Litigation; Business Torts; Complex Business Litigation; Consumer Law; Consumer Fraud; Consumer Litigation; Consumer Protection; Fraud and Deceit; Civil Fraud; Fraud; Government Contracts; Defense Contract Fraud; Government Contract Fraud; Litigation; Civil Litigation; Defense Litigation; Federal Civil Litigation; Federal Litigation; Torts; Civil Liability; Intentional Torts; Tort Defense; Tort Liability; White Collar Crime; White Collar Criminal Defense; White Collar Fraud
Membership: Hinds County, Federal and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar.

27. Stephen C. Edds
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi Law School, J.D., 1973
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., 1971
Admitted: University of Mississippi Law School, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Public Finance; Municipal Law; Municipal Bonds Taxation; Tax Increment Finance; Municipal Securities; Municipal Leasing; Energy Finance; Government Affairs; Health Care Finance; Economic Development; Economic Incentive; Industrial Development; Public-Private Partnerships; Project Finance; Infrastructure Development
Membership: American Bar Association; The Mississippi Bar (Past President, Young Lawyers Section; Vice President and Chair of the Committee on Professional Responsibility); National Association of Bond Lawyers.

28. Wilton J. Johnson
Title: Public Law, Public Finance and Public Policy Practice Group Leader
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1975
College: Millsaps College, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1975
Practice Area: Public Finance, Housing Finance, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Health Care Finance, Commercial Real Estate Finance, Project Finance, Construction / Development
Membership: Magnolia and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; National Association of Bond Lawyers.

29. William S. Mendenhall
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1984
College: University of Mississippi, B.A., magna cum laude, 1980
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Corporate Law; Business Law; Commercial Real Estate; Insurance; Insurance Regulation
Membership: Capital Area and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Chair, Business Section).

30. W. Scott Welch
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi School of Law, LL.B., with distinction, 1964
College: University of the South, B.A., Political Science, 1961
Admitted: University of Mississippi School of Law, LL.B., with distinction, 1964
Practice Area: Personal Injury Defense(5%); Business Torts(15%); Commercial Litigation(30%); Insurance Litigation(10%); Motor Carrier Defense(10%); Wrongful Death(20%); Products Liability Defense(10%)
Membership: The Mississippi Bar; American Bar Association (Member, National Trial Academy Special Standing Committee, 2009-2010; Member, Standing Committee on Judicial Independence; Member, Board of Governors, 2006-2009; Mississippi State Delegate, House of Delegates, 2001-2006); Defense Research Institute; International Association of Defense Counsel; Transportation Industry Defense Association; Institute, Trial Attorneys of America. Fellow: Mississippi Bar Foundation; American College of Trial Lawyers.

31. Dewitt L. (Rusty) Fortenberry, Jr.
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Mississippi Law School, J.D., 1984
College: University of Mississippi, B.S., 1981
Admitted: University of Mississippi Law School, J.D., 1984
Practice Area: Congressional Investigations; White Collar Crime
Membership: Simpson County, Capital Area and American (Chair, Intellectual Property Section, 1988) Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar (Commissioner, 2003-2006).

32. Robert M. Arentson, Jr.
Title: Shareholder
Law School: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1976
College: Mississippi State University, B.A., 1972
Admitted: University of Mississippi, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Litigation; Products Liability and Personal Injury; Public Utilities; Telecommunications
Membership: Capital Area and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law) Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar.

33. Jennifer R. Crowson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1984
College: Millsaps College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1980
Admitted: Tulane University School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1984
Practice Area: Governmental Law(10%); Public Finance(75%); Public Finance Taxation(15%)
Membership: Capital Area and American Bar Associations; The Mississippi Bar; National Association of Bond Lawyers.