Board of Directors
Venzella Stowers
Venzella Stowers previously served as a member of the Georgia Legal Services Program (GLSP) Board of Directors from 2003– 2011. During her tenure, she also served on the Executive Committee as Board Secretary. Venzella was recently reappointed to the GLSP Board of Directors in June 2021, as a member appointed by the Georgia Clients Council. Venzella has always been a very active member while serving on the Board of Directors.
Venzella Stowers has been a member of Georgia Clients Council Inc. since 1997. She is the former President of the organization, serving two 4-year terms. Ms. Stowers has been a part of many civic and community services and organizations, within the state of Georgia, centered around advocacy, housing and access to medical benefits, just to name a few. Ms. Stowers also worked in her local school district for 15 years. First as a substitute teacher and later a paraprofessional. She has an extreme passion for youth development and education. She is extremely devoted in helping to build strong relationships and sustaining a strong community for all.
Vice President
Sam G. Nicholson
Nicholson Revell, LLC., Gateway Professional Center, Augusta Bar Association
Sam G. Nicholson
Nicholson Revell, LLC., Gateway Professional Center, Augusta Bar Association
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President Elect
Seth Bruckner
United Parcel Service (UPS), Corporate Legal Department
Vice President
Patrick J. Davenport
Economic Justice Coalition
Treasurer
Laverne L. Gaskins
Law Office of Laverne Lewis Gaskins, P.C.
Secretary
Nyonnohweah S. Seekie
The Seekie Law Firm, Macon Bar Association
Member-at-Large
Terence Dicks
Client Representative
Member-at-Large
Marquetta J. Bryan
Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP
Gregory L. Williams, Jr.
Community Action Activist
Hon. Susan S. Cole
Gainesville-Northeastern Circuit Bar Association
George P. (“Pete”) Donaldson, III
Perry & Walters, Dougherty Circuit Bar Association
Carla N. Gervin
Client Representative
Matthew W. Howell
Alston & Bird LLP
Terry Leighton Miller
Mitchell & Mitchell PC, Conasauga Circuit Bar Association
NaTasha Gray
Client Representative
Gwyn Newsom
Gwyn Newsom Law, LLC,
Columbus Bar Association
Melissa Reese Cruthirds
Compass Law Group, Glynn County Bar Association
William “Bert” Gregory
William H. Gregory, LLC
Ursula Becker
Client Representative
Melissia Ann Arnold
Dougherty County
Neighborhood Service Center
Julia H. Sullivan
The Sullivan Law Firm, Savannah Bar Association