Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF) is proud to announce the appointment of new leaders to its Leadership Council Board. These distinguished professionals will help guide AVLF in its mission to provide legal advocacy to Atlantans facing housing insecurity and intimate partner abuse.

Leadership Council appointments include:

• Tyler Wright of Moore Colson has been appointed President after serving as President-elect for the past year. Wright brings a deep commitment to pro bono service and a passion for expanding access to justice in Atlanta.
• Ross Andre of Southern Company has been named President-elect and will work alongside Wright to support AVLF’s strategic initiatives.
• Ken Franklin of Honeywell International Inc. now serves as Immediate Past President, following a tenure of dedicated leadership that helped strengthen AVLF’s impact across the city.
• Paul Nam of Bluefin Payment Systems will join Jessica Fagan of Fagan Law Group as Development Committee Co-Chair, focusing on expanding fundraising efforts to support AVLF’s vital programs.
• Jacqueline Van De Velde of King & Spalding has been named Nominating Committee Chair, overseeing the recruitment of new Leadership Council members to ensure AVLF continues to benefit from strong, committed leadership.
• Timothy “TJ” Graves of Eversheds Sutherland will continue his role as Engagement Committee Chair, leading the Council’s community engagement efforts. 

The Leadership Council is also pleased to welcome the following at-large members: Lee Deneen (The Home Depot); Leah Feinman (The Coca-Cola Company); Lauren Mason (Truist); Andres Sandoval (U.S. Attorney’s Office).

The AVLF Leadership Council plays a crucial role in advancing the organization’s mission by providing governance, strategic insight, and financial support. Composed of leaders from Atlanta’s legal, business, and civic communities, the Council is instrumental in sustaining AVLF’s work in housing security, family safety, and community-based legal and social support.

“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding individuals to AVLF’s Leadership Council Board,” said Michael Lucas, Executive Director of AVLF. “Their expertise and dedication to pro bono service will strengthen our ability to serve Atlanta’s most vulnerable residents and ensure that everyone — regardless of income — has access to justice.”

AVLF extends its deepest gratitude to all Leadership Council members, past and present, for their continued support of the organization’s mission. With the guidance of its new leadership, AVLF looks forward to expanding its impact and continuing to advocate for those who need it most.