Audrey A. Lewis | Cobb Circuit, Post 5

Candidate Statement

I am Audrey Lewis and I am running for the State Bar of Georgia Board of Governors, Cobb Circuit Post 5. With 15 years of practice as well as significant civic and community involvement, I have demonstrated the professionalism, integrity and commitment to service this role requires. Professionally, I have practiced in a variety of areas, including criminal defense, criminal prosecution and civil litigation. These experiences have provided me with a thorough understanding of the challenges and opportunities present in both the private and public sector, preparing me to represent the needs of attorneys across the diverse practice areas of our profession.

Cobb County is not only where I practice, but also where I live and actively volunteer. I will bring that same dedication to this role. As your representative, I will work to connect our local legal community to the State Bar of Georgia by prioritizing the issues impacting Cobb attorneys.

I respectfully ask for your trust and your vote!

Education

• University of Georgia, Political Science (2007) and Public Relations (2009), cum laude
• University of Georgia School of Law (2010)

Personal/Family

• I am originally from Waynesboro, Georgia, but I currently live in Marietta, Georgia.
• I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, volunteering, playing tennis, line dancing and cheering on the Dawgs.

Professional Background, Bar Activities, Civic Activities

• Currently, I work at Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC, (GDCR) in the Real Estate and Government Practice Group in Marietta, Georgia.
• Prior to working at GDCR, I served as an assistant district attorney in the Augusta Judicial Circuit and the Cobb Judicial Circuit. Additionally, I was the chief assistant solicitor-general in the Clayton County Office of the Solicitor-General where I established the Junior Attorney Cohort Training Program. Additionally, I served as the chair of the Prosecution and Law Enforcement Subcommittee of the Coalition Human Trafficking Taskforce with the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC). Prior to prosecution, I was a criminal defense attorney with Lister & Holt, LLC, in Jonesboro, Georgia.
• I am currently active with the Georgia High School Mock Trial Competition through the State Bar of Georgia. I have served as an evaluator for local schools for the past three years. Prior to that, I coached a team in Clayton County for several years. Previously, I was involved in the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia and served as the co-chair of the YLD Inclusion in the Profession Committee.
• Recently, I was honored as a member of UGA’s 2024 40 under 40 class and selected as a Women of Achievement by LiveSafe Resources. I am still active with LiveSafe and currently serve as member of the Steering Committee and am also the volunteer chair for this year’s Tribute to Women of Achievement.
• I have previously served on the Women of UGA Alumni Council, and I am a UGA mentor with the UGA Mentor Program. In addition, I serve on UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs Alumni Board and am a graduate of the Leadership Dawgs Program through the Terry College of Business Institute for Leadership Advancement. I am active in the Gate City Bar and am a member of the Nu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.

Main Issues Facing the State Bar/Position

• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the practice of law presents a significant opportunity to enhance productivity and expand attorneys’ ability to serve their clients. It also creates important ethical and professional responsibilities for attorneys. I am committed to furthering the work that has been done by the State Bar and working to streamline guidance for lawyers to ensure they use AI in a transformative and responsible manner.
• Mental health and well-being in the legal profession is a significant issue affecting attorneys across Georgia. Often, the practice of law creates substantial demands on attorneys’ mental and physical well-being. In response to these demands, the State Bar of Georgia has laid the groundwork for attorney mental health support through its Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) by offering six free and confidential counseling sessions to attorneys each year. I am committed to being a part of the continued effort to address mental health and well-being within our profession by building upon the existing LAP program. In addition, I hope to develop additional practical tools, CLEs and sustained, year-round support for attorneys.