On August 1, 2022, the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Alumni Association welcomed its new Board of Directors and Officers. The Officers will serve in their roles for the 2022-2023 year.
Class of 2012
President
Class of 2005
Vice-President
Class of 2016
Treasurer
Class of 2018
Secretary
During the July 2022 Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting, six new members were selected to join the Board. It is an honor to present the newest members of the Board. You can see the returning members here.
Keren Barrios, Class of 2013
Where were you raised?
I was raised in Guatemala until I was 10 years old and then moved to Georgia.
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
Georgia State University (Criminal Justice Legal Path)
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Owner/Founder of Barrios Virguez Attorneys, specializing in personal injury and immigration.
What do you do in your free time?
Spend as much time with my husband and two boys.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
To mentor and help AJMLS students in any way possible so they can succeed in their careers.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
Anything is possible with dedication and determination.
Tianna M. Bias, Class of 2018, Savannah Law School
Where were you raised?
Augusta, GA
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education
Paine College
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Criminal Defense Attorney – Hawk Law Group
What do you do in your free time?
Play with my sons; try new restaurants and travel
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
To advocate for and assist in the inclusion of the talented alumni from Savannah Law School
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I took the road less traveled and that has made all the difference. Many people assumed that attending smaller institutions for undergrad and law school put me at a disadvantage but these schools opened the doors for opportunities beyond my wildest dreams.
D. Wesley “Wes” Jordan, Class of 1997
Where were you raised?
Atlanta, GA
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
University of Georgia
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Law Office of D. Wesley Jordan, P.C. — Self-employed attorney with a focus on Residential Real Estate Closings. Currently in my 25th year of practice.
What do you do in your free time?
My hobby outside of my practice is aviation. I received my pilot’s license a few years ago and am currently working on my instrument rating at McCollum Airport in Marietta. In Addition to the Real Estate Section of the Bar, I am also a member of the Aviation Section. I am an active member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, along with my parents who I also take care of.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I recently received an invitation to do so, and I am honored to join. It was last year about this time that I lost my good friend S. Bradley Houck (1997 Valedictorian) and as a result become re-acquainted with several AJMLS folks when I suggested a scholarship fund be set up in Brad’s Memory.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
Citing the above, and as I stated in an impromptu speech at the AJMLS Open House last October… you never know where the relationships you make in law school will take you. The friendship you make along the way is a large part of the journey in shaping your path in life and the direction it will eventually take.
Kayla Kudratt, Class of 2018
Where were you raised?
Lithonia, Ga.
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
Georgia Southern University
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Assistant District Attorney assigned to the Crimes Against Women and Children/ Domestic Violence Unit in the Henry County District Attorney’s Office
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy traveling the world, volunteering with the youth in my community, exercising, and running Stone Mountain.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I joined the AJMLS Alumni Board because I love Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School and I am forever grateful for the opportunities offered to me.
As a student, I was very involved in the AJMLS community, and serving on the Alumni Board will allow me to continue my engagement with the Law School.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I want the alumni and current students to know that AJMLS is near and dear to my heart as this community encouraged and supported me in law school and in my career, so it is my duty and pleasure to give back. I will proudly serve on the Alumni Board to ensure current students are afforded the same opportunities I enjoyed as a student.
Emily Napier, Class of 2016
Where were you raised?
I’m a military brat so I had the gift of getting to call several places my home during my childhood. Some include Florida, New Hampshire, and now Georgia.
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
Georgia State University, Bachelor of Business Administration Finance
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
I am the Owner and Founder of Napier Law Firm LLC. Our areas of practice include Estate Planning and Probate.
What do you do in your free time?
Spend time with my family, bake, travel, work out, and plan parties for family and friends.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
Having run multiple businesses and now being the founding attorney of Napier Law Firm I understand the importance of networking and having a strong presence in the community. I want to share my experiences and be a resource for students.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I believe that anything is possible. Sometimes the current situation might seem like it is insurmountable, but I’ve found that you just have to focus on what is in front of you today and put one foot forward.
Michael Urbina, Class of 2011
Where were you raised?
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
Georgia State University
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Urbina Law Firm, Managing Attorney, Immigration Law
What do you do in your free time?
I love to spend time with my wife and 3 daughters, we travel a lot, especially to Disney World. I like to read, watch movies, find ways to improve myself and my firm, watch NBA and MLB games, and like to play basketball.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I joined because I always felt the AJMLS community has been a welcoming community and I love the opportunity to help in any way I can. I feel our alumni are very successful and have the opportunity to help current students and other alumni to connect and help each other out. The power of community is one I have been a part of since I was in high school and have seen the potential of what engaged individuals can do together. I see a lot of potential for all AJMLS alumni and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to be involved.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
My favorite quote is “Adapt of Die” and I think that in our industry, we must constantly look for ways to improve not just our legal knowledge, but also how to be efficient and innovative in our everyday practice. I love finding ways to improve my personal and work life to find new levels.