Sarah A. Grivas West was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She graduated from Furman University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Following the completion of her undergraduate studies, Sarah attended Case Western Reserve University and earned a Master’s in Bioethics. Sarah then attended Georgia State University School of Law where she earned her… Read More
Lillian Akridge
Lillian Akridge was born and raised in Macon, Georgia. As a first-generation college graduate, she received her bachelor’s degree from the University of West Georgia. Upon graduating, Lillian pursued a Juris Doctorate at North Carolina Central University School of Law, graduating magna cum laude. During law school, Lillian interned with Wake County District Court Judge… Read More
DeSharné Carroll
DeSharné Carroll was born in Birmingham, Alabama. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Mississippi State University and earned her Juris Doctor from Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University where she was recognized on the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List for her academic achievements. Since joining Vernis & Bowling,… Read More
Athena Henry
Athena focuses her practice on civil litigation, including insurance defense matters. In this role, she represents clients in a wide range of disputes, handling cases from the initial investigation through discovery, depositions, and litigation strategy. Her practice emphasizes careful preparation, clear communication, and effective advocacy to achieve the best results for her clients. Athena earned… Read More
Geoffrey A. Marcus
Geoffrey Marcus graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavior Biology and a minor in Anthropology. Surprisingly, a single elective course shifted Geoffrey’s path from the medical field to the legal field. Thus, Geoffrey continued his education at the University of Miami School of Law, graduating Cum… Read More