On August 1, 2024, the Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School (AJMLS) Alumni Association welcomed its new Board of Director Officers and incoming members. The Officers will serve in their roles for the 2024-2025 year.
Sarah P. Cornejo, Class of 2016
Where were you raised?
I was born and raised in Georgia.
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
Kennesaw State University
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
I currently work at Sarah Cornejo Law as the founder, owner and managing partner. I specialize in personal injury law and criminal defense.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time I love spending time with my husband and our three daughters.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I joined the board in order to help promote AJMLS and strengthen the network of support for Alumni on both a professional and personal level. Practicing law can be stressful and challenging, but with the right support and network there is no limit to the good that can be achieved.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I am proud to be an alumna of AJMLS and honored to support and grow the alumni network. My husband, also an AJMLS alumnus, and I recently started a scholarship to help students participate in mock trial tournaments and other advocacy events. During my time at AJMLS, I served on the advocacy board and competed in multiple competitions that were invaluable in achieving my career goals and becoming a trial lawyer. This initiative aims to enhance students’ knowledge, expertise, and skills for the practice of law.
Edward J. Hardrick, Class of 2022
Where were you raised?
Alabama and Georgia
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
University of North Georgia.
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
I am a litigation attorney at Morgan & Morgan, P.A. specializing in trucking accidents.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time I enjoy traveling, working out, and watching sports games.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
As a student, I was very involved with in Student Organizations such as SBA, Moot Court, and Law Review. Serving on the Alumni Board will allow me to further support the school and organizations I enjoyed being in as a student.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
Focus, hard work, and dedication to your craft always result in success.
Kareemah Lewis, Class of 2012
Where were you raised?
Asheville, NC
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
UNC Chapel Hill
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
MARTA- Senior Associate In House Attorney
What do you do in your free time?
Run, work out, read, volunteer especially with GAWL and GAWL Foundation, and spend quality time with my daughter. My personal passion is traveling. I’m an avid traveler and love solo traveling experiences. Some of my favorite places to visit are Portugal, Costa Rica And Spain.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I joined the AJMLS Alumni board in order to reciprocate the many opportunities and benefits that I received as an AJMLS student and graduate. I look forward to serving the AJMLS Alumni Board.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I believe in making your work your passion. And as the late Steve Jobs once said: “If You Are Working On Something That You Really Care About, You Don’t Have To Be Pushed. The Vision Pulls You.”
Michael Murphy, Class of 2011
Where were you raised?
Marietta, GA
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
University of Alabama
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Farnsworth & Murphy LLC, Partner, Criminal Defense
What do you do in your free time?
I like to spend time with my family and play golf.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I am joining the alumni board because I think it’s a great opportunity to reconnect with the school and help current students on their journey to becoming lawyers.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I am looking forward to working with the alumni board and sharing my experience representing individuals in our community. I believe in John Marshall’s mission to prepare lawyers to enter the practice of law with an eye towards bettering the community.
Luis Raul Scott, Jr., Class of 2011
Where were you raised?
Indiana, Puerto Rico, and Georgia
Where did you complete your undergraduate and/or graduate education?
University of West Georgia
Tell us where you currently work, title, and what you do there/area of practice?
Owner of 8 Figure Firm Consulting. After 23 years in the personal injury/workers compensation space of which 13 years I was a practicing lawyer, I now consult law firms nationwide on how to grow and scale their law firms so they can earn more, make less and live the life they always dreamed of.
What do you do in your free time?
Travel, play golf and go to the lake. I spend most of my non working time with my family.
Why did you join the AJMLS Alumni Board?
I have had the desire for a while to give to the communities that have given to me and have shaped my life to be a great success. I was finally presented the opportunity and immediately jumped on it. I am looking forward to helping continue to promote the great brand of AJMLS.
What do you want the AJMLS alumni and current students to know about you?
I love to write and to date have written 5 books on law firm building and leadership. What I have learned is that your success in the legal career will be greatly determined by how much time you dedicate to personal improvement and leadership development.