MERCER LAWYERS LEAD STATE BAR OF GEORGIA

Sally Akins, ’�� – State Bar President ����-����

Sally Akins was installed as the 2022-2023 president of the State Bar of Georgia at the Annual State Bar Meeting in June 2022.

When asked what led her to a career in law, Sally says she never wanted to be anything other than a lawyer because “lawyers are problem solvers and — at their best — instruments for positive change.” Throughout her legal career, Sally has embodied the professionalism and service of a lawyer. Sally is a neutral at Miles Mediation & Arbitration and of counsel at Ellis Painter in Savannah.

“We are grateful for Sally’s contributions to the legal profession and the State Bar of Georgia,” said Dean Karen J. Sneddon, “We fully support her as she serves as president of the State Bar of Georgia.”

Ron Daniels ’�� – President, Young Lawyers Division ����-����

Ron Daniels was installed as the 2022-2023 president of the Young Lawyers Division at the Annual State Bar Meeting June 2022. When asked what led him to a career in Law, Ron replied, “I like helping people and solving more problems than I can make.” This passion for serving others has carried him throughout his career. Daniels owns and operates his firm, Daniels Taylor Law LLC in Eastman, which he founded four years after his graduation from law school. In the past decade, Ron has been highly involved in the legal community, including the State Bar and currently serves as a board member for the Mercer Law Alumni Association.

“Ron exhibits the kind of ser vice to the community and legal profession that all young lawyers aspire to be,” says Dean Karen Sneddon. “His ongoing commitment to his community indicates that Daniels is a rising leader in the legal profession.”