Government Law

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.  

Government Law Section
2025-2026 Executive Committee

Chair
Jaklyn Wrigley, Ocean Springs
Nichols | Wrigley, PLLC

Vice Chair
Waverly A. Harkins, Jackson
Watkins & Eager

Secretary
Mac May, Jackson
UMMC

Past Chair
Bryan E. Dye, Olive Branch
City of Olive Branch

Member at Large (8/2023-7/2026)
Lance Martin, Brookhaven
Allen Allen Breeland & Allen PLLC

Member at Large (8/2024-7/2027)
Kimberly Henry, Biloxi
MS Attorney General's Office

Member at Large (8/2025-7/2028)
Caleb Pracht, Jackson
MS Attorney General's Office