Center for Lawyer Wellbeing Program: Attorney Pro Tips, Truths and Hacks You Need to Know

Ms. R. Javoyne Hicks Related Seminars and Products

Treasurer

Magnifying Synergy, LLC

R. Javoyne Hicks

Chair, Center for Lawyer Wellbeing

Treasurer, State Bar of Georgia

CEO, 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 unshakable 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 was elected to serve as the Treasurer 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
Economic Theologian & Fractional CEO

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 includes six years in BigLaw; co-founding and co-managing an IP boutique; being turn-around director for a different IP boutique; being turn-around CEO for a residential foster care agency; and, currently as a partner at Stanton Law. From law clerk to partner, he is no stranger to the stresses of the practice and business of law.

In addition to being licensed in GA and the 11th Circuit, a registered patent attorney, a Henning trained mediator and arbitrator, a Martindale Hubbell AV (Preeminent) rated attorney and Georgia Trend Legal Elite, Paul has chaired the Wellbeing CLE programs for the State Bar of Georgia’s Attorney Wellness Committee since its inception. His CLE presentations include: 

• Attorney Wellbeing Through the Art of Power 
• Honoring Yourself in an Honorable Profession
• Spiritual Wellbeing in Action
• Spirit of the Law – Spirit of the Lawyer 
• The Business Case for Attorney Wellbeing

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 an economic theologian and fractional CEO of the emerging 501(c)(3) think-tank, Institute for Better Capitalism, Inc., Decatur, GA.

Paul 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.  

Mr. Adam Perry Ford Related Seminars and Products

Baker Jenner LLLP

Adam Ford
Senior Counsel
Baker Jenner LLLP

Adam Ford is a litigator and business counselor with Baker Jenner, LLLP.  He practices business law, litigation, and consulting, focusing on employment law, commercial transactions, intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection, personal injury, and other areas of law that impact businesses. 

During his career he has served international and regional corporations, small businesses, government entities, and non-profits across a diversity of industries.  He especially enjoys working with local companies and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their objectives and sees their success as success for the larger community. 

Adam graduated, cum laude, from Georgia State University College of Law in 2009.  He has served on the State Bar of Georgia’s Attorney Wellness Committee since 2020.

https://bakerjenner.com/adam-ford/

Ms. Carrie Amanda Moss Related Seminars and Products

As Partner, Carrie A. Moss practices in the areas of construction and environmental litigation and general liability. Carrie has experience representing various clients in both Georgia state and federal courts. She earned her J.D. from the University of Georgia School of Law, where she graduated cum laude. Carrie received her undergraduate degree in Religious Studies and Sociology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she was Captain and Vice President of the UNC Women’s Rugby Team. In her free time, Carrie enjoys traveling, hiking, concerts, and spending time with family and friends. With a passion for health and wellness, she is also an active member of the State Bar of Georgia Attorney Wellness Committee.

Ms. Elizabeth Margaret Phrampus Related Seminars and Products

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Elizabeth (Liz) Phrampus is a litigator at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein, LLP, focusing her practice on education law and workers’ compensation litigation. As a former assistant attorney general in Georgia, Liz has experience in all aspects of litigation, extensive client experience and is passionate about representing educational institutions, given her background in higher education. Before attending law school, Liz worked for several years as an administrator at the University of Central Florida. Prior to working for the attorney general, Liz represented individuals in Social Security hearings and has extensive medical and vocational knowledge. She graduated cum laude from Mercer University School of Law and summa cum laude from the University of Central Florida. Liz is also involved in the community and is an avid supporter of the performing arts. She is a member of non-profit community theaters in Atlanta and was recently elected to the Board of Directors for Live Arts Theatre. If she isn’t litigating, you are likely to catch her performing on stage, rescuing more dogs, or traveling. Liz has been part of the State Bar of Georgia’s Attorney Wellness Committee since 2020 and is passionate about helping fellow legal professionals with their goals for achieving work-life balance. 

Ms. Danielle Kilinski Berry Related Seminars and Products

Porsche Cars North America

Danielle (Dani) Berry, J.D., is the Founder and Chief Wellbeing Officer at Wellworks Consulting, a company that provides wellbeing consulting services to individuals and mindfully led organizations.   Dani’s mission is to help individuals thrive under stress, and organizations find solutions that maximize organizational and individual engagement and wellbeing.  Dani is also Assistant General Counsel for Porsche Cars North America specializing in employment law for the company and its North American affiliates. Prior to Porsche, Dani was a Partner at Lavender Hoffman, LLC, where she provided companies with practical solutions to employment law issues. Dani’s legal practice also included defending self-funded employee benefit plans and plan members against lawsuits and arbitration initiated by hospitals.  Prior to joining Lavendar Hoffman, Dani served as managing attorney for a small boutique firm in Atlanta specializing in employment law, and before that, as the administrative attorney in the Atlanta office of a national Am Law 100 firm where she practiced complex defense and employment litigation.  Dani received a BBA and JD from the University of Georgia.  Dani is a registered mediator and an active member of the Attorney Wellness Committee of the State Bar of Georgia.  She is a former yoga instructor, having completed over 200 hours of yoga teacher training. Dani loves spending time outdoors with her two boys, Miles and Mack, and her labradoodle, Frankie.

Ms. Tara Rice Simkins Related Seminars and Products

Founder

Soul Shine Lab