For many years, the Atlanta Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section has sponsored the Edward J. Henning Memorial Award. This is a cash award given to an outstanding ADR student at each of the state’s five ABA-accredited law schools: Emory, Georgia, Mercer, Georgia State, and John Marshall. These awards are given in memory of Ed Henning, who was one of the “founding fathers” of mediation in Georgia.
Congratulations to Devin McCoy
Ms. Devin McCoy was recently named as the award recipient for John Marshall Law School. An Atlanta native, Devin completed her undergraduate degree at Kennesaw State University, where she majored in Biology. She then attended Georgia State University to complete her Masters in Biomedical Enterprise, with a focus on Entrepreneurship & Innovation, as well as IP Law. Since graduating from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School in December 2023, Devin sat for the February Bar and graduated last month as a GA barred attorney. Since graduating, Devin has been working as the Global HR & Compliance Manager at a management consulting firm, where she works alongside General Counsel and the CPO.
Thoughts on Mediation
When asked for her thoughts about mediation, Devin said:
“Mediation is the strongest pillar in the legal process! When deployed correctly, it is a tool to allow the parties to come to a conclusion that serves all parties involved – one that they crafted themselves, a truly unique process in the legal realm. I wish there were more conversations about mediation amongst the general public because it aligns to individual goals more than trial, and should be their first stop on the path to justice. Mediation allows the parties to find the core of their issue, which is often emotionally charged, and allows parties to express themselves in a controlled setting, where they can be heard, supported, and be vulnerable without the rigid walls of a courtroom. Mediation allows parties to speak freely, and if they see fit, come to a resolve – a groundbreaking pathway to empowering parties to craft the justice they rightfully deserve.”
Henning Mediation congratulates Ms. Devin McCoy on this special accomplishment. Henning Mediation & Arbitration Service is a family-owned and operated dispute resolution group that has served Atlanta and the state of Georgia for the past 25+ years. A third-generation organization, clients count on Henning for a smooth, inviting, and reliable mediation process that fosters successful resolutions.