Professional Experience
Prior to joining Goodwin, Ms. Jernigan was a Litigation Associate at Greenberg Traurig in Atlanta, where she represented a variety of clients in business torts, contract matters, and various other areas of commercial litigation. Ms. Jernigan has experience in all phases of litigation including factual investigations, case analysis, pre-trial discovery and motions practice, and trial.
While attending law school, Ms. Jernigan served as an extern for the Honorable Judge Allyson K. Duncan during her time with the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Professional Activities
Ms. Jernigan is a member of the Georgia State Bar Association, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys. She has served as an advisory board member of Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. Ms. Jernigan’s pro bono experience includes providing counseling and representation to creatives through her work with Georgia Lawyers for the Arts. Ms. Jernigan has also represented several tenants in landlord-tenant disputes.