Center for Lawyer Wellbeing Inaugural CLE

Ms. R. Javoyne Hicks Related Seminars and Products

Secretary

Magnifying Synergy, LLC

Javoyne Hicks, The Velvet Hammer
Executive Leadership/Life/Mindset Trainer, Speaker, Coach & Mediator
Magnifying Synergy, LLC

Meet Javoyne Hicks, the dynamic owner and CEO of Magnifying Synergy. As a certified executive leadership, life, and mindset coach, experienced speaker, trainer and a certified mediator with a distinguished legal background, Javoyne brings a wealth of experience in leadership roles and a steadfast commitment to wellbeing. She also holds certification in the Tree of Humanity coaching program, aimed at helping individuals attain the life they desire and deserve.

Formerly an Acting District Attorney and Chief Assistant District Attorney for DeKalb County, Javoyne has a profound understanding of the legal system and an unshakeable dedication to justice. Her executive journey extends to roles such as Chief of Staff in the federal government, Associate Magistrate, and Clerk of Court. Throughout these positions, she has spearheaded high-level policy decisions, initiated community engagement projects, and optimized organizational processes to enhance technical, financial, legal, and administrative performance.
Javoyne also chairs the State Bar of Georgia Wellness Committee and recently elected to serve as the Secretary for the State Bar of Georgia as such she is a member of the Executive Committee for the Board of Governors. Her leadership journey has been marked by resilience through personal challenges, including overcoming a husband’s suicide, divorce, the death of a parent, and career transitions, all while raising two exceptional children.

Inspired by her experiences, Javoyne has been a passionate advocate for incorporating wellness—encompassing physical, mental, social, and financial dimensions—into everyday life. Her expertise makes her a highly sought-after speaker, panelist, and keynote presenter at numerous organizations, legal education sessions, and conferences. She has also provided executive leadership training and individual coaching for C-suite executives and staff. In addition to chairing a committee for the State Bar of Georgia, she holds the position of Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the Institute for Lawyer Well-Being (IWIL) and serves on the board of the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

These roles have honed her management skills, enabling her to guide individuals and teams toward success. With a genuine passion for people and deep insights into human dynamics, Javoyne empowers a diverse range of clients, fostering growth and unlocking their full potential. Her unique combination of legal acumen, leadership experience, and personal resilience sets her apart as a trusted coach for attorneys, executives and staff striving to excel in today's complex business environment while maintaining holistic wellness.

Mr. Paul Enrique Knowlton Related Seminars and Products

Partner

Stanton Law, LLC

PAUL E. KNOWLTON, J.D., M.DIV.
Partner – Stanton Law LLC, Atlanta, GA
Fractional CEO – Institute for Better Capitalism, Inc, Decatur, GA

Paul brings a unique and hard-fought perspective to the issues of attorney wellbeing and profitability. 

Prior to law school, he managed a busy corporate career as an engineer and construction manager with national builders in the metro-Atlanta and metro-Philadelphia markets, and then as a forensic engineer with a national footprint at Georgia-Pacific. After law school his legal career highlights include six years in BigLaw; co-founding, co-managing, and selling his shares in an IP boutique; being turn-around director for another law firm; being turn-around CEO for a residential foster care agency; and, currently being a partner at Stanton Law. From law clerk to partner, he is no stranger to the stresses of the practice and business of law. 

Co-author of the 2021 Amazon No. 1 new release business ethics book, Better Capitalism: Jesus, Adam Smith, Ayn Rand, and MLK Jr. on Moving from Plantation to Partnership Economics, Paul is now also the fractional CEO of the emerging 501(c)(3) think-tank, Institute for Better Capitalism, Inc.

In addition to being licensed in GA and the 11th Circuit, a registered patent attorney, a Henning trained mediator and arbitrator, a Martindale Hubbell Distinguished attorney, and Georgia Trend Legal Elite, Paul has co-chaired the wellbeing CLE programs for the State Bar of Georgia’s Attorney Wellness Committee since its inception. 

Paul’s earned his Bachelor of Science in engineering from Temple University, his Juris Doctorate from Georgia State College of Law, and most recently his Master of Divinity from Mercer University.  

Murray Gottheil Related Seminars and Products

Founder

Pallett Valo LLP

Murray Gottheil practiced business law for 39 years, primarily in a medium-sized law firm in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, Canada. He was the practice head for the corporate department for much of that time and the managing partner of the firm for 5 years.

Although Murray enjoyed working with clients to help them build and protect their businesses and enjoyed teaching and mentoring younger lawyers, he hated the relentless pressure of the legal profession and its impact on family life and physical and mental health.

In 2020, Murray retired to a small town a few hours away from Toronto and bought a pick-up truck.
From the safety of retirement, he writes about the legal profession to encourage law students and lawyers to plan their careers with their eyes wide open and a view to their families and health, and publishes his musings on Law 360 (Canada), LinkedIn and his website at www.lawanddisorderinc.com.

He also teaches business law, mentors law students and lawyers, and speaks about various topics of interest to members of the legal profession.

He can be reached at murray@murraygottheil.com.

Jess Sargus Related Seminars and Products

Jess Sargus is a powerhouse keynote speaker and high-performance coach. She is known for her dynamic, transformative talks on mental performance mastery, sports psychology, and neuroscience that empower lawyers to think, execute, and win like elite athletes. Drawing from over 22 years of experience in law, business, and combat sports, Jess equips overachieving lawyers with the mindset, strategies, and resilience to excel as professionals, closing the gap between their potential and their performance, and build fulfilling, sustainable lives.

Her background is as unique as her approach. Before founding her speaking and coaching company, The Legal Athlete, Jess held executive leadership roles across a wide range of industries. As Global Head of Business Affairs at Jellysmack, a unicorn startup in the creator economy, she built and led legal negotiations and operations during its explosive global expansion and $1 billion+ valuation. At Marvel Studios and Disney, Jess negotiated and managed complex talent and production deals for blockbuster films, streaming series, and theme park productions. She also served in leadership roles at personal injury, mass tort, and corporate litigation law firms in Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania and founded The Brazen Sports Agency, where she represented professional boxers and MMA athletes, negotiating high-profile bouts, sponsorships and media deals.

Drawing on this background, as well as her own experience as an undefeated former boxer & MMA fighter, Jess equips her clients and audiences with actionable tools to execute at their best. With her unique combination of expertise, energy, and relatability, Jess delivers speeches and coaching that help professionals—from lawyers to leaders in every field—master their mental game and achieve extraordinary results.

Jess is also the creator and host of The Legal Athlete Podcast, where she shares science-backed insights and practical strategies to help listeners elevate their performance. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and Williams College, Jess is admitted to practice in Texas, New York, and Pennsylvania, as well as in federal and appellate courts, including the Supreme Court of the United States.