The Fellows designation is the Foundation's highest honor. Only 10% of the lawyers in Mississippi are eligible for membership as a fellow. Their selection is recognition by their peers that the attorney has achieved the highest level of professionalism, competence and leadership. Fellows are selected for membership based not only on their excellence as a lawyer but also by their dedication and service to the public and profession.

Fifteen attorneys were elected as “Fellows” of the Bar Foundation on April 12, 2007.  Pictured (Standing, left to right) -   F. Ewin Henson, III, Greenwood; John C. Henegan, Jackson; G. Gerald Cruthird, Picayune; G. Hugh Gibson, Eupora; Edward J. Currie, Jr., Jackson; Robert C. Latham, Natchez; and David W. Clark, Jackson.

(Seated, left to right) – Carey A. Varnado, Hattiesburg; Justice James E. Graves, Jr., Jackson; Barney E. Eaton, III, Jackson; David O. McCormick, Pascagoula; Selene D. Maddox, Tupelo; and Judge Donna M. Barnes, Tupelo.

(Not pictured) – Martha Bergmark, Jackson; and Robert Byrd, Biloxi.