The Government Law Section provides assistance and support to public and private practitioners of local government law. This Section provides a forum for Section members to share ideas, research materials and experiences in this specific field of law. The Section provides an opportunity to establish contact with leading practitioners in the field.  

Chair
Bryan E. Dye, Olive Branch
City of Olive Branch
bdye@obms.us
(662) 892-9228

Vice Chair
Jaklyn Wrigley, Ocean Springs
Nichols Wrigley PLLC
jaklyn@nicholswrigley.com
(228) 206-2990

Secretary
Waverly Harkins, Jackson
Watkins & Eager
wharkins@watkinseager.com
(601)965-1900

Past Chair
Mary McKay Griffith, Cleveland
Jacks Griffith Luciano PA
mgriffith@jlpalaw.com
(662) 843-6171

Member at Large (8/2023-7/2025)
Mac May, Jackson
UMMC
bmay2@umc.edu
(601) 987-1506

Member at Large (8/2023-7/2026)
Lance Martin, Brookhaven
Allen, Allen, Breeland & Allen PLLC
lmartin@aabalegal.com
(601) 669-0490

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2027)
Kimberly Henry, Biloxi
MS Attorney General’s Office
kimberly.henry@ago.ms.gov
(228) 436-6777