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“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”

–DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING

LEADERSHIP

Meet Our 2026 Executive Committee

Learn more about our current executive committee members by clicking their picture below.

The Honorable Pierce Hand Seitz

The Honorable Pierce Hand Seitz

President

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Cameron D. Hawkins

President-Elect

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Daedrea D. Fenwick

Vice President

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brent radcliff

Brent M. Radcliff

secretary

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marriah-page

Marriah N. Paige

Assistant Secretary

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Taylor A. Middleton

Treasurer

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nia wilson

Nia Wilson

Historian

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Racquel V. McGee

Member At Large

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germani hunt

Germani G. Hunt

Member At Large

Seth C. Pearson

Member At Large

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Lauren Washington

Lauren E. Washington

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shannon young

Shannan Young

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Christopher E. Bruce

Immediate Past-President

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The Honorable Coy J. Johnson Jr.

Chair, Judicial Section

N. John Bey

Past President

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The Honorable Pierce Hand Seitz

Current Position: President
Current Employer: Atlanta Municipal Court
Undergraduate: Emory University
Law School: Georgia State University

The Honorable Pierce Hand Seitz is a proud Atlanta native and judge in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree from Emory University, he began his journey in public service as a high school teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. He later enrolled in law school and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law.

After working in the chambers of two federal judges during law school, Judge Seitz began his legal career as a commercial litigation associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, representing clients in civil commercial disputes in local, state and federal courts. Following his passion for public service, he joined the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office as a Senior Assistant District Attorney where he reviewed, investigated, indicted, and prosecuted complex felony criminal cases through jury trials. Judge Seitz also spent a significant portion of his legal career in the nonprofit sector, serving initially as a housing staff attorney and later as Co-Director of the Safe & Stable Homes Project at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

Judge Seitz has published legal articles in multiple legal journals and publications, including the Atlanta Lawyer. Also, he has been and continues to be an active member of various legal, professional, civic, and social organizations. At the state level, this includes serving as a member of the Judicial Council of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Access to Justice and as a past member of the State Bar of Georgia YLD Board of Directors. Locally, he is a member of the Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court, an alum of LEAD Atlanta Class of 2022, and an immediate past member of the Emory University Alumni Board. Most recently, Judge Seitz was recognized as one of Atlanta’s top young leaders by Emory University’s 2025 Class of 40 Under Forty list and the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2024 Class of 40 Under 40 Award list.

His involvement with and commitment to Gate City has been unwavering. Prior to serving on the executive committee in several roles over the past five years, Judge Seitz served as Chair of the Gate City Young Lawyers Steering Committee, founded Gate City’s annual YLD Speed Networking Event, was a participant in the Inaugural Class of Gate City L.E.A.D., and was a recipient of both the Gate City Judicial Section and Association Scholarship Awards as a law student. With a Gate City past president as his first legal mentor in high school, Judge Seitz and his legal career are a testament to Gate City’s instrumental role in creating and developing a pipeline of thriving legal minds and servant leaders.

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Cameron Hawkins

Current Position: Vice President
Current Employer: Law Office of Cameron Hawkins LLC
Undergraduate: Morehouse College
Law School: University of Georgia

Mr. Cameron D. Hawkins is a trial lawyer who specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, transportation, and trucking law. Mr. Hawkins is passionate about the law and fervently advocates for each of his clients.

A Des Moines, Iowa native, Mr. Hawkins has established deep roots in Georgia. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Morehouse College and later earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia School of Law.

While in law school, Mr. Hawkins was on the UGA Mock Trial Board and the UGA Moot Court Board. Mr. Hawkins has participated in and won multiple advocacy competitions throughout his law school career, where he received numerous awards for outstanding trial advocacy. He served as a research assistant for Professor Ron Carlson, an expert in Georgia Rules of Evidence. Mr. Hawkins was also selected as a pupil of the Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court and as an inductee into the National Order of Barristers.

Prior to founding the Law Office of Cameron Hawkins LLC, Mr. Hawkins enjoyed a multi-dimensional professional legal career, where he practiced civil litigation for several well-respected law firms in the metro Atlanta area. Mr. Hawkins’ experience also includes immigration law for the federal government and criminal defense; he now uses that experience to the benefit of his clients.

Mr. Hawkins is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, The 100 Black Men of Atlanta, the Morehouse College Alumni Association and the University of Georgia Alumni Association. He has been recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer and he is also a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Rho Chapter. Mr. Hawkins also presides as a Pro Temp Judge for the Juvenile Court of DeKalb County.

Mr. Hawkins is committed to community service, to youth and young professionals. He has served as Program Director for the Fulton County Youth Leadership Academy and as an assistant coach for numerous Mock Trial and Moot Court Teams. For his continued demonstrations of commitment to the community, Mr. Hawkins was recognized in 2017 as University of Georgia School of Law Young Alumni of Excellence. He is also a frequent panelist and lecturer, speaking upon his legal expertise. Mr. Hawkins also sits on numerous boards and has served on the Executive Board for the Gate City Bar Association for four consecutive years.

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Daedrea Fenwick

Current Position: SECRETARY
Current Employer: Stewart Miller & Simmons Trial Attorneys
Undergraduate: Clark Atlanta University
Law School: Texas Southern University

Daedrea Fenwick is a Senior Associate Trial Attorney with Stewart Miller Simmons, focusing primarily on premises liability cases, including general negligence, negligent security, and sexual assault.

Daedrea is originally from Detroit, MI, but moved to Atlanta to pursue her educational goals. Daedrea obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in International Business from Clark Atlanta University and her law degree from Texas Southern University, where she graduated with summa cum laude honors. She has been named one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in the country, by the American Bar Association and named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2020-2023. She was also honored as one of the inaugural honorees of the Clark Atlanta University 40 Under 40 Young Alumni Achievement Awards.

When she is not practicing law or running her own business, Daedrea enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, hosting events, and serving her community. She is also active in a number of service organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Hands on Atlanta, and the Junior League of Atlanta.

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Brent Radcliff

Current Position: ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Current Employer: Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Undergraduate: Howard University
Law School: Howard University

Brent M. Radcliff is an intellectual property attorney whose career is rooted in a lifelong appreciation for creativity, cultural expression, and community impact.  A native New Orleanian, Brent later moved to Washington, D.C., where he earned his undergraduate and law degrees from Howard University.  His legal practice operates at the intersection of brand protection, innovation, and the advancement of creativity. Brent currently serves as Associate General Counsel of Brand and Legal Governance for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (“BCBSA”). 

Brent manages their online brand protection initiatives, global intellectual property portfolio which spans more than 170 countries.  He also advises on artificial intelligence and collaborates with internal teams and senior leaders to strengthen brand value.  His background across government, private practice, and corporate settings gives him a broad perspective on how law can support creative and mission-driven work.

Deeply committed to giving back, Brent has consistently been an active member in the non-profit community and maintained leadership roles in various legal organizations. He has held leadership roles within multiple legal and nonprofit groups and has been recognized as a Rising Star by the International Trademark Association, received a Distinguished Service Award related to his community service efforts in a national legal organization, and was included in the National Bar Association’s 2023 – 40 Under 40 class, where he received additional distinction for Excellence in Innovation.  

When possible, Brent enjoys traveling to explore new cultures and watching sports.

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Marriah Paige

Marriah Paige is an Attorney at Weinberg, Wheeler, Hudgins, Gunn & Dial (WWHGD), where she specializes in high-stakes litigation involving wrongful death, personal injury, premises liability, and medical malpractice. Marriah has a proven track record of successfully representing Fortune 500 companies, municipalities, and individuals in complex disputes across both State and Federal courts. Her comprehensive litigation experience spans every stage of the legal process, from taking critical expert depositions to navigating trials and mediations.

Her excellence in the field has earned her recognition as a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star and inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch.

Marriah is a deeply engaged leader within the legal community. She currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships for the Georgia Association of Women Lawyers (GAWL) and is a recent graduate of the Atlanta Bar Association’s Leadership Academy. Marriah previously served as a participant in the Inaugural Class of Gate City L.E.A.D. and is honored to continue her service to the mission of the Gate City Bar Association on the Executive Board.

Originally from Illinois, Marriah moved to Metro-Atlanta in her youth and considers herself a proud “imported peach.” She earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and her Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Marriah is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., a published author, an avid traveler, and a dedicated mentor to young adults.

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Nia Wilson Hall

Nia is an associate at Shook Hardy Bacon and is a part of the General Liability Litigation Practice Group, where she handles all phases of civil litigation in state and federal courts, including pre-suit strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial support.

 

Her current practice focuses on defending complex tort matters, including premises liability, product liability, transportation and trucking claims, and other high-exposure personal injury disputes. Nia is frequently involved in early case assessment, discovery strategy, and dispositive motion practice, and regularly has served as second-chair trial counsel. She has experience litigating matters involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death and is known for her clear, practical approach to managing complex cases.

 

Nia earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she received a CALI Award for Civil Trial Advocacy. During law school, she interned for the Honorable Craig S. Iscoe of the District of Columbia Superior Court, gaining hands-on exposure to civil trials and courtroom proceedings.

 

Nia is deeply committed to service and professional involvement within the Atlanta legal community. She provides pro bono representation in landlord-tenant and family-related matters and is actively engaged in bar leadership and community service initiatives.

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Racquel McGee

Current Position: Assistant Secretary
Current Employer: Miller & Martiin PLLC
Undergraduate: Kennesaw State University
Graduate School: Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Law School: Georgia State University

Racquel McGee is an associate at Miller & Martin. She offers strategic representation to clients from a wide range of industries on their commercial law matters, focusing primarily on intellectual property, contractual, and business tort disputes. She has experience working with domestic and foreign companies in litigation matters related to complex business, entertainment and media, copyright and trademark infringement, patent infringement, trade secrets, general liability, and class action disputes.

Racquel has served the Gate City Bar Association as an executive board member for the past three years. She also donates a significant amount of time to community and social justice efforts through volunteerism and pro bono advocacy.

Racquel is a founding member of the Law Students Coalition for Civil Rights and, as a law student, was a Gate City Judicial Section scholar. Before entering the legal profession, Racquel worked in the field of forensic psychology, focusing primarily on clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, court advocacy, and reentry coordination.

A native of Chicago, Racquel graduated cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University and received her Masters Degree in forensic psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, earning cum laude and summa cum laude honors, respectively.

In her spare time, Racquel enjoys traveling and attending concerts, musicals, festivals, and sporting events.

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Germani Hunt

Germani Hunt is an attorney, entrepreneur, and executive leader with a career spanning law, public service, and logistics operations. She brings a disciplined, compliance-driven approach to leadership informed by her legal training and hands-on experience scaling complex, regulated businesses.

A proud Houston native, Germani earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Spelman College, where she developed a strong foundation in societal structures and human behavior. She went on to receive her Juris Doctor from Loyola University College of Law New Orleans. Her legal career began in bankruptcy law before she transitioned into public service as a Child Advocate Attorney for DeKalb County. In that role, she spent four years representing the legal interests of children in need, ensuring their voices were heard and their rights protected. Her work left a lasting imprint on the community, reinforcing her deep commitment to justice and social impact.

Germani is the Founder and Managing Member of W.E.S. Logistics, LLC, an Amazon last-mile delivery partner operating in two states, with a fleet of 95 vehicles and employing over 200 team members. Leveraging her legal background, she has built a scalable, compliance-focused organization with a strong emphasis on governance, risk management, and operational excellence within Amazon’s highly regulated delivery network. In addition to leading W.E.S. Logistics, Germani serves as a trusted advisor to other Amazon last-mile delivery partners, counseling them on contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, workforce considerations, and risk mitigation strategies unique to the DSP model. Her leadership reflects a systems-based approach that balances growth, accountability, and long-term sustainability.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Germani is deeply engaged in civic and professional organizations. She is an active member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter, Gate City Bar Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She is also committed to community investment through initiatives supporting underserved families and youth.

Germani has been married to her husband, Jared Hunt, for 12 years, and they are the proud parents of a son, Wesley. Across every role she holds—legal, executive, or advisory—Germani Hunt is recognized for her integrity, strategic insight, and commitment to service-driven leadership.

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Lauren Washington

Lauren E. Washington, Esq. is a public-sector and nonprofit attorney with experience advising on affordable housing, economic development, and community investment initiatives. She serves as Assistant General Counsel at Invest Atlanta, the City of Atlanta’s economic development authority, where she provides counsel on transactions and programs that advance the City’s housing and economic priorities, including small business incentives, incentive-based loan and grant agreements, and public finance matters such as bond financings and Tax Allocation District (TAD) projects.

Previously, Lauren served as Senior Staff Attorney at the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, where she led a school-based legal office, represented tenants in affirmative housing matters, and partnered with community organizations and philanthropic institutions to address systemic housing issues. Her earlier practice experience includes civil litigation and criminal defense, providing a strong foundation in advocacy, motion practice, and client counseling.

Lauren is an Atlanta native who earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan. Earlier in her career, she taught middle school English and led a student step and dance team, experiences that continue to inform her people-centered and collaborative approach to her work. Outside of her legal work, she stays engaged in nonprofit board service and enjoys exploring Atlanta’s sports and cultural events.

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Shannan Young

Shannan Young is an associate attorney at The Edmond Firm, where her practice focuses on medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other complex civil litigation. She brings a unique blend of experience in law, healthcare, and public service. Her background spans public health, pharmacy, and litigation, and she is driven by a deep commitment to justice, equity, and advocacy for underserved communities.

Shannan’s path to the law was shaped by her firsthand experiences with systemic inequities in healthcare. After earning her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, she worked as a consultant pharmacist, where she encountered disparities disproportionately affecting marginalized populations. Her prior service as a U.S. Army medic further fueled her commitment to public service and sparked a passion for advocacy. Recognizing the intersection between law and health, she transitioned into legal practice to address the structural and legal determinants of health disparities.

Shannan began her legal studies at Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School before graduating cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law. While at Georgia State, she earned the Charity Scott Health Law Award and completed certificates in both Health Law and Public Interest with distinction. She was also selected for the Community Health Leadership Program at Morehouse School of Medicine, where she focused on environmental justice and health equity. Her academic accomplishments were recognized through scholarships from the Gate City Bar Association and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.

During law school, Shannan emerged as a leader and advocate, encouraging her peers to engage with the intersection of public health, racial justice, and policy reform. She served as Chair and Social Action Director of the Southern Region of the National Black Law Students Association (SRBLSA) and later joined its Alumni Advisory Board. Most notably, she co-founded the ACLU–NBLSA Southern Legal Internship Program, which places law students in ACLU affiliate offices across the South to gain hands-on experience in civil rights litigation and policy work. The program has since become a model for values-driven professional development and legal pipeline building, and remains her proudest professional accomplishment.

Shannan has continued to prioritize community and service throughout her legal career. She previously served as an Assistant Solicitor in Gwinnett County, where she was recognized for her professionalism, objectivity, and fairness. She also worked with the CDC’s Public Health Law Program as a contractor Public Health Analyst, where her portfolio included maternal health, health disparities, and the legal framework surrounding structural racism.

Shannan is licensed to practice in all Georgia state courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. She is a graduate of GABWA’s Professional Development Academy and has been recognized as a member of the National Bar Association’s Centennial Class of 40 Under 40 and as SRBLSA’s Alumni of the Year.

Shannan has been committed to the vision and growth of Gate City Bar since her early days as a law student. In addition to her position as Member at Large she is also the inaugural Chair of the Gate City Bar Young Lawyers Division. In this role, she is leading foundational efforts to engage and support emerging attorneys through service, networking, and professional development. She was also a participant in Gate City’s L.E.A.D. Academy.

Beyond her involvement with Gate City Bar, Shannan serves on the State Bar of Georgia Young Lawyers Division Representative Council. Shannan is committed to bridging service and advocacy in every aspect of her work. She brings to the Gate City Bar’s Executive Committee, a deep commitment to excellence, collaboration, and building inclusive spaces for the next generation of legal professionals.

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Christopher E. Bruce

Current Position: PRESIDENT
Current Employer: Bruce Firm, LLC & ACLU of Georgia
Undergraduate: Georgia State University
Law School: University of Georgia

Christopher E. Bruce is a community attorney, advocate and activist. As the lead attorney at The Bruce Firm, LLC, he fulfills his passion of helping people find quality legal representation. He advocates for his community as a political consultant, advising elected officials and government entities on effective and efficient policies for change. Bruce served as Deputy Campaign Manager in the highest raised State Judicial race and currently works as the Special Assistant to an Atlanta Mayoral candidate.

Prior to becoming a lawyer, Bruce graduated Cum Laude from Georgia State University’s Honor’s Program with a degree in Political Science with a concentration in Governmental Affairs and a minor in Sociology. He later attended the University of Georgia School of Law where he was very active on his campus. He served as an Honor’ Court Member, Senator in the Student Bar Association, Chair of the Student Affairs Committee and Vice-President of the Black Law Students Association. After law school, he worked as a prosecutor at the DeKalb County Solicitor-General’s Office. Before opening his firm, Bruce worked at an insurance defense law firm practicing in Workers’ Compensation and General Liability matters.

As an activist, Bruce serves his community in several ways. He was appointed to the DeKalb County Board of Ethics during a very tumultuous period in the county. He continued to advocate for change in the county by creating the DeKalb Young Professionals, an organization focused on retaining and recruiting leaders through social, educational and networking events.

Bruce is a 2013 Fellow of the New Leaders Council, member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Hands on Atlanta, Urban League of Greater Atlanta, Gate City Bar Association, Georgia Association of Black Women Attorney’s and the State Bar of Georgia. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Atlanta Award and was on the cover of Atlanta Magazine’s Millennial Issue.

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N. John Bey

Current Position: Immediate Past-President
Current Employer: Bey & Associates
Undergraduate: University of Cincinnati
Law School: University of Alabama

John Bey is the founder and owner of Bey & Associates, LLC. He provides representation to clients throughout Georgia and Ohio and focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death litigation by assisting those who have suffered harm as a result of the negligence of other parties. Mr. Bey believes that at the heart of successful representation is a commitment to justice, integrity and personal attention to every client.

Prior to founding his firm, N. John Bey pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Cincinnati, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 2002. Following his graduation, he then enrolled at the University of Alabama School of Law and was awarded his Juris Doctor in 2007.

During his career, N. John Bey has been instrumental in obtaining millions of dollars in settlements and jury awards for his clients. He has also earned the respect of his colleagues for his tenacity and high degree of ethics. He is frequently asked to deliver presentations on topics and speak on panels related to his practice area to groups of fellow professionals.

John Bey was named Rising Star and has been featured in the Super Lawyers Magazine each year. He is a proud member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and was named amongst The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40; and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He is a faculty member of the American Association for Justice’s National College of Advocacy and is a graduate of the American Association for Justice’s Ultimate Trial Course at Harvard University’s Law School and the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.