Education

University of Georgia School of Law,
J.D., 2002

Vanderbilt University
B.A., cum laude, English Literature, 1999

The Westminster Schools
1995

Admitted

• Georgia, 2003
• United States District Court of Northern Georgia

Leigh Elise Tyson graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University in 1999, and from University of Georgia School of Law in 2002. During her time at UGA, Leigh served as the Managing Editor for the Georgia Journal of International and Comparative Law, and as the secretary of the Moot Court Board. She was also named captain of UGA’s 2001 Spong Constitutional Law Moot Court team. Currently, Leigh practices in all areas of labor and employment law with an emphasis on National Labor Relations Board issues. She is admitted to the United States District Court of Northern Georgia, and is a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

Prior Legal Experience
Associate - Wimberly, Lawson, Steckel, Nelson and Schneider, P.C., Atlanta, GA

Awards and Recognitions
Georgia Rising Star