Archives for May 2019

posted on May 31, 2019 by

“How I Came to ELS to Work as a Summer Associate” by Jamie Thompson

As a law student member of the Gate City Bar, I took advantage of the opportunity to apply for the Gate City Foundation, Inc. Summer Associate Program. I saw it as an invaluable opportunity to continue my commitment to diversity within the legal profession, while gaining substantive legal experience. I was excited to hear that […]

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posted on May 16, 2019 by

Chandra C. Davis and Jamala S. McFadden Provide Tips on NextGenLeadership

“Getting key assignments is often based on informal relationships and lawyers of color are often left out of that process. But it’s critical to ensure attorneys of color are getting good quality work that grows their practice.” READ MORE HERE #LEIdiversity #TipsforNextGenLeadership #ChandraDavis #JamalaMcFadden #ELSFirm

Filed Under: Diversity, Employer Resources, Employment Advice, Employment Law, Inclusion, NextGenLeadership Tagged With: , , , ,
posted on May 8, 2019 by

Attorney Tennille Hoover Returns to ELS

Tennille Hoover is an attorney with ELS. Using her former experience as an HR director for an employer with over 6000 employees, Tennille provides strategic employment law representation and counseling to complement organizational management and minimize legal liability. Tennille is highly skilled in managing, analyzing, and problem-solving a wide array of HR matters, including employee […]

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posted on May 6, 2019 by

ELS Celebrated the University of Michigan Law School Alumni & Friends Service Day at Atlanta Community Food Bank

ELS celebrated University of Michigan Law School Alumni & Friends Service Day on May 4 at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. The Product Rescue Center was an ideal place to volunteer. Our team sorted, organized and packed recently donated food and personal care products for distribution to over 600 local partner agencies. The music was […]

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posted on May 1, 2019 by

Chandra C. Davis will Participate in the 50th Class of Leadership Atlanta!

Leadership Atlanta inspires leaders to strengthen metro Atlanta’s communities. The core of Leadership Atlanta’s programming is a nine-month, executive-level series. Approximately 85 established leaders are chosen each year to represent a broad cross-section of metro Atlanta. Through retreats, full-day seminars, service projects, discussion groups and community tours, members explore critical community issues, examine themselves as […]

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