Current Board of Directors

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President
Atty. Taviss Smith
Attorney, Davis & Associates LLC
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2026
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President-Elect
Atty. Jade Hall
Staff Attorney, ACLU of Wisconsin
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2026
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Immediate Past-President
Atty. Jourdan Glenn
Managing Attorney, Health & Wealth Team, Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2026
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Treasurer
Atty. Mason Higgins
Associate, Boardman & Clark, LLP
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Parliamentarian
Atty. T.R. Edwards
Staff Counsel, Law Forward
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Financial Secretary
Atty. Cayla McNeil
Associate, Quarles & Brady LLP
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Corresponding Secretary
Atty. Angelica Hutchins
Associate, Godfrey & Kahn
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Director, Communications
Atty. Marcellus Parker
Attorney, Parker Law Offices LLC
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Director, Communications
Atty. Angela Medcalf
Staff Attorney, Vivent Health
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Director, Community Outreach
Atty. Tyrice Denson
Associate, Dewitt LLP
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Director, Greater Wisconsin Liaison
 Atty. Shakia Smith
Scott-Johnson & Smith LLP
Term: Oct. 2025 - Sept. 2027
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Board of Governors Liaison
Atty. Jade Hall
State Bar of Wisconsin

WAAL Committees

With the help of enthusiastic and committed lawyers, WAAL has made significant strides in line with our mission throughout Wisconsin. If you're interested in helping us achieve our bold vision for the future, email us at [email protected] and share which committee you'd like to join.

  • Community Outreach Committee [Chair - Atty. Tyrice Denson]
    Focused on WAAL's visibility and impact in the community through events and workshops.
  • Fundraising Committee [Co-Chairs - Atty. Mason Higgins & Atty. Cayla McNeil]
    Oversees sponsorships, donor relations, and funding strategy.
  • Membership Engagement Committee [Chair - Taviss Smith]
    Drives member recruitment, retention, and annual renewal campaigns.
  • Scholarship Banquet Committee [Co-Chairs - Atty. Taviss Smith & Atty. Jade Hall]
    Manages all aspects of WAAL’s signature VelanDale Scholarship Banquet.
  • Scholarship Selection Committee [Chair - Hon. Nancy Joseph]
    Handles essay review and recipient selection for the VelanDale awards.
2025 President's Photo

 

Past Presidents

  • 2024-2025 Atty. Jourdan Glenn
  • 2023-2024 Atty. Brittani Miller
  • 2022-2023 Atty. Ashley Smith
  • 2021–2022 Comm. Amber Raffeet August
  • 2020–2021 Atty. William Sulton
  • 2019–2020 Atty. Makda Fessahaye
  • 2018–2019 Atty. Kristen D. Hardy
  • 2017–2018 Atty. Jessica Butler
  • 2015–2017 Atty. Steven DeVougas
  • 2014–2015 Atty. Eric Andrews
  • 2013–2014 Atty. Deangela Luna
  • 2012–2013 Atty. Jazmin Taylor
  • 2011–2012 Atty. Steven DeVougas
  • 2010–2011 Atty. Antonique Williams
  • 2009–2010 Atty. Warren Buliox
  • 2008–2009 Hon. Maxine White
  • 2007–2008 Atty. N. Lynnette McNeely

 

  • 2007–2008 Atty. N. Lynnette McNeely
  • 2006–2007 Atty. Lee R. Jones
  • 2005–2006 Atty. Coral D. Pleas
  • 2004–2005 Atty. Roy L. Williams
  • 2003–2004 Hon. Valerie A. Hill
  • 2002–2003 Atty. Gregory M. Wesley
  • 2001–2002 Atty. Elaine E. Richards
  • 2000–2001 Atty. Tracy M. Johnson
  • 1999–2000 Atty. Christopher E. Ware
  • 1998–1999 Atty. Christy L. Brown
  • 1997–1998 Atty. Leonard E. Martin
  • 1996–1997 Hon. Carl Ashley
  • 1995–1996 Atty. Karma S. Rodgers
  • 1993–1995 Hon. Carl Ashley
  • 1991–1993 Atty. Celia M. Jackson
  • 1989–1990 Atty. James H. Hall
  • 1988–1989 Atty. Larry Ferris