Jennifer Adams-Williams

From the young age of six, I was determined to become an attorney to positively impact my community. I graduated with honors from Grenada High School in 2002 and was inducted into the National Honor Society.

As a talented musician and enthusiastic learner, I pursued further education at the University of Memphis. My academic achievements there included making the Dean's List and the National Dean's List, and I was also recognized in Who’s Who Among American College Students. I was nominated as a Candidate for the Truman Scholar distinction. My involvement extended to participating in the Gospel Choir, being a member of the University of Memphis Concert/Pep Band, Black Scholars Unlimited, and the Honors Program. I also served as a tutor at The Neighborhood School, worked on the campaign for former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen, participated in the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program, and was a note-taker for Student Disability Services.

I then attended the University of Mississippi School of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctor in 2012. During my time there, I held several leadership roles including Limited Practice Attorney for the District Attorney Office for the Fifth District and for North Mississippi Rural Legal Services Street Law Clinic. I was also a BarBri Representative and Senior Partner Coordinator, and actively contributed to the University of Mississippi/Harvard Musicians Project. I was involved in various organizations such as the Law School Student Body Association, Public Interest Legal Foundation, ABA Student Division, Magnolia Bar Student Division, Environmental Law Society, Law Association for Women, Mississippi Sports Law Society, and Black Law Student Association. After law school, I clerked for the Washington County Youth and County Courts.

Since becoming a practicing attorney, I have been diligently working in multiple roles, continuing my commitment to the community and dedication to making progress within it.

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Mississippi

Since 2013

Municipal Court Prosecutor

City of Indianola

2024 - Current

Attorney prosecutes municipal violations before the Municipal Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters, initiates/defends appeals from Municipal Court decisions.

County Prosecutor

Bolivar County

2024 - Current

Prosecute on behalf of the County. Attorney prosecutes criminal violations before the Justice Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters, initiates/defends appeals from Justice decisions.

Board Attorney

Town of Pace

2023 - Current

Representation of the 5-member Board of Aldermen and department heads; Attendance, counseling, and representation at all meetings of the Board; Formulation of policies, ordinances, and regulations for Town of Pace; Drafting proposed legislation; Advising town officials regarding compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Municipal Court Prosecutor

City of Shaw

2023 - Current

Attorney prosecutes municipal violations before the Municipal Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters, and initiates/defends appeals from Municipal Court decisions.

Tax Expert

Intuit/Turbo Tax

2020 - Current

Help TurboTax customers who are working on their tax return with 1) tax advice, including return preparation and signature when required, 2) product/software inquiries, and 3) tax calculations. Create high quality customer interactions and experiences that instill confidence using deep customer empathy, and your deep knowledge and expertise in the field of tax preparation. Utilize and leverage government websites, professional resources, and team expertise to seek out and deliver the right answer to the customer using everyday language. Apply defined practices, procedures, and company policies to troubleshoot and resolve tax advice and preparation customer inquiries. Document customer interactions.

PAI Board Attorney

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

2015 - Current

Provide legal services to clients in Family, Housing to include fair housing, evictions, and housing discrimination, Consumer, Income Maintenance, and other civil matters, such as wills and estates, bankruptcy, and social security. Drafted pleadings and client correspondence.

Attorney, Owner/Operator

Adams Law Office LLC - Grenada, MS and Boyle, MS

2013 - Current

My current practice is primarily Bankruptcy and Family Law. Primary services will include Family Law, Criminal Law, Juvenile Justice, Personal Injury, Wills, Bankruptcy, Evictions, Housing Issues, and Entertainment Contract Negotiation for Delta Blues Musicians. Provides affordable legal services to the surrounding communities.

Municipal Court Prosecutor

City of Grenada

2015 - 2024

Attorney prosecutes municipal violations before the Municipal Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters, and initiates/defends appeals from Municipal Court decisions.

Special City Prosecutor

City of Winona

2021 - 2022

Prosecutor on an as-needed basis. Attorney prosecutes municipal violations before the Municipal Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters.

Special County Prosecutor

Grenada County

2020 - 2022

Prosecutor on an as-needed basis. Appointed Special Attorney prosecutes county violations before the Justice Court, renders legal advice to staff on prosecution matters, and initiates/defends appeals from Justice Court decisions.

Attorney Partner

UPRight Law/Deighan Law - Chicago, IL

2018 - 2022

Worked for a national practice, focused exclusively on Chap 7 and 13 bankruptcies. Primary responsibilities included welcoming new clients to the firm and getting clients filed once they pay the attorneys’ fees in full. Attended hearings and filed appropriate motions when necessary.

Staff Attorney

State of Mississippi/ MS Dept. of Human Services-Child Support Enforcement - Cleveland, MS

2014 - 2015

Represents the county in child support and paternity actions, including but not limited to, making appearances in administrative hearings, motions, civil trials, and civil contempt hearings. Performs legal research; writes opinions and briefs; prepares legal opinions. Prepares legal pleadings, briefs and other papers required in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings. Advises custodial and non-custodial parents and witnesses regarding legal issues involved in paternity and support actions.

Judicial Law Clerk

Administrative Office of the Courts

2012 - 2013

Washington County Youth and County Court--Review complaints, petitions, motions, and other pleadings that come before the court to determine the issues involved. Evaluate pertinent facts and evidence to interpret and apply statutes and regulations in the analysis of pleadings. Assess the docket to prepare for pending litigation. Perform legal research. Draft orders for the Court. Prepare memoranda summarizing the facts and recommendations for each case reviewed. Review default judgments, final judgments, pretrial motions and summary judgments. Draft orders and writs. Correspond with counsel, court officials, and litigants regarding procedural requirements. Keep abreast of changes in the law.

Prosecutorial Extern

Office of the Fifth District Attorney Office

2012 - 2012

Observed proceedings, including arraignments, grand jury, preliminary hearings, and jury trials. Presented plea bargains to the court. Reviewed the legal sufficiency of criminal cases, including robbery, murder, narcotics, and hate crimes. Recorded answers to voir dire examination as part of jury selection.

Summer Law Clerk

Moore Law Office PLLC

2011 - 2011

Prepared various legal documents, including complaints, settlement memorandum, medical abstracts, and motions. Researched legal issues pertaining to personal injuries, workers’ compensation, car accidents, slip and fall cases, and police brutality cases. Interviewed clients and obtained case facts.

Limited Practice Student Attorney

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

2011 - 2011

Worked under the direct supervision of the managing attorney on civil cases including divorce, child custody, child support, wills and estates, bankruptcy, and social security. Drafted pleadings and client correspondence. Conducted intake interviews both on-site and on telephone to determine asset and income eligibility levels.

Summer Law Clerk

Johnson & Johnson Law Office

2010 - 2011

Assisted public defender with investigating criminal cases involving domestic violence, murder, and drug crimes. Conducted intake interviews at a local correctional facility and at court. Prepared legal memoranda, pleadings, and motions. Filed documents with the appropriate courts. Completed plea agreement documents. Attended court session at all local court levels. Assembled trial notebooks and organized evidence and exhibits for trials. Composed voir dire examinations and jury instructions. Researched issues pertaining to bankruptcy, wills, estates, property disputes, and social security. Attended and summarized depositions.

Eligibility Counselor II

Tennessee Department of Human Services

2007 - 2009

Interviewed clients to determine eligibility for various social programs, such as Families First, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare programs, and local food banks and clothing drives. Determined benefit eligibility based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Corroborated with Social Security Administration, Worker's Compensation Commission, Employment Security Commission, and local banks to verify information provided by the clients.

University of Mississippi

J.D. | Law

2009 - 2012

Activities: Law School Student Body Association, Black Law Student Association, Public Interest Legal Foundation, University of Mississippi/Harvard Musicians’ Project, Low Income Tax Assistance Clinic, MVLP Student Volunteer, Pro Bono Initiative Clinic, BarBri Senior Partner Program Supervisor

University of Memphis

B.A. | History

2002 - 2006

Honors: Honors: Dean’s List, National Dean’s List, magna cum laude distinction

Top Minority Award

Delta Business Journal

2023

Top Minority 2017

Delta Business Journal

2017