Young Lawyers Division Officers and Directors Elected
The ballots for the Young Lawyers Division elections were also certified January 22. J. Miles Forks was elected President-Elect of the Young Lawyers Division. Forks' term will begin at the 2026 Annual Meeting in July. The following will also begin new terms on the YLD Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual Meeting: G. Laithan Simmerman, Secretary; J. Dillon Pitts, Central II; Gabrielle A. Lang, Coastal I; Steven C. Adams, Eastern I; P. David  Walley, Jr., Eastern II; Raynetra L. "Ray" Gustavis, Hinds Post I; Gregory J. Alston, Jr., Hinds Post II; Macy E. Mitchell, Hinds Post III; L. Bess Fisher, Northern I; La'Bria M. Barnes, Director at Large.