The purpose of the Appellate Practice Section is to promote the skillful, efficient, and effective practice of appellate law and oral advocacy before our appellate courts.

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Appellate Practice Section
2025-2026 Executive Committee

Chair
Krissy C. Nobile, Jackson
Mississippi Office of Capital Post-Conviction Counsel

Vice Chair
Caroline B. Smith, Jackson
Mississippi College School of Law

Secretary
Chad Byrd, Ridgeland
Butler Snow LLP

Past Chair
Candice R. Temple, Gulfport
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2026)
J. Andrew Mauldin, Oxford
Mayo Mallette PLLC

Member at Large (8/2025-7/2027)
Deborah Challener, Ridgeland
Adams and Reese LLP

Member at Large (8/2025-7/2028)
Stephen Fritz, Jackson
Bradley