The Government Law Section provides assistance and support to public and private practitioners of local government law. This Section provides a forum for Section members to share ideas, research materials and experiences in this specific field of law. The Section provides an opportunity to establish contact with leading practitioners in the field.  

Chair
Trae Sims, Ridgeland
Taggart Rimes & Wiggins PLLC       
trae@trglawyers.com  
(601) 898-8400    

Vice Chair
Mary McKay Griffith, Cleveland
Jacks Griffith Luciano PA       
mgriffith@jlpalaw.com  
(662) 843-6171       

Secretary
Bryan E. Dye, Olive Branch
City of Olive Branch     
bdye@obms.us                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
(662) 892-9228   

Past Chair
Brad Davis, Jackson
Watkins & Eager PLLC
bdavis@watkinseager.com
(601) 965-1988

Member at Large (8/2020-7/2023)
Jessica S. Malone, Brookhaven
Allen Allen Breeland & Allen PLLC 
jmalone@aabalegal.com
(601) 833-4361    

Member at Large (8/2021-7/2024)
Jaklyn Wrigley, Gulfport
Singing River Health System   
jaklyn.wrigley@mysrhs.com  
(228) 822-1440    

Member at Large (8/2022-7/2025)
Waverly A. Harkins, Jackson
Watkins & Eager   
wharkins@watkinseager.com   
(228) 822-1440