Legal Team
Thomas B. (Tommy) Shepherd III
601-949-4711
With more than 25 years of experience, Tommy Shepherd is a partner in the firm’s Business and Banking Practice Group. As an accomplished gaming attorney, he is a driving force in the Mississippi gaming industry and assembled the legal team necessary to build one of the state’s largest gaming practices. Full Bio
Christopher S. (Chris) Pace
601-949-4839
Chris Pace is special counsel in the firm’s Business & Commercial Transactions Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Jackson office. He concentrates his practice in the areas of gaming law, state and local government law, project finance and economic development law, and economic development incentives. Full Bio
Kathryn H. (Katie) Hester
601-949-4747
Kathryn Hester is a special counsel in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Jackson office. She focuses her practice on commercial disputes including litigation, health care administrative proceedings, estate challenges, zoning, and gaming law. Full Bio
Scott Burnham Hollis
662-895-2996
Scott Hollis is a partner in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Olive Branch office. He focuses his practice on gaming and resort litigation and personal injury defense. Full Bio
Peyton S. Irby
601-949-4810
Peyton Irby has more than 35 years of experience guiding his clients through complicated employment issues. During his career, he has worked with private and public employers to ensure that they meet the regulatory requirements placed on businesses and their work force. Full Bio
J. Henry (Hank) Ros
228-864-3094
Joseph Ros is a special counsel in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Gulfport office. Mr. Ros’ practice extends from products liability, insurance defense, environmental law, and construction litigation to employment law, gaming law, and premises liability. Full Bio
Dennis W. Miller
601-949-4711
Dennis Miller is a partner in the firm’s Government Relations Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Jackson office. With his practice focused primarily on legislative and governmental relations, as well as public utility law, Mr. Miller combines his corporate and public service experience to serve clients across a broad range of industries. Full Bio
Steven R. (Steve) Cupp
228-864-3094
Steven Cupp is a partner in the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Gulfport office. He has experience across a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, construction, and retail. Full Bio
Karen Clay
601-949-4976
Karen Clay is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Jackson office. She represents primarily employers in litigation related to discrimination and harassment in the workplace and also has experience representing employers on wage and hour issues. Full Bio
Robert T. (Rob) Jolly
662-895-2996
Rob Jolly is an associate in the firm’s Business & Commercial Litigation Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Olive Branch office. His practice is focused on commercial litigation with an emphasis in employment law and premises liability defense. Full Bio
Courtney Leyes Tomlinson
662-895-2996
Courtney Tomlinson is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group and practices from the firm’s Olive Branch office. She received her bachelor of arts degree, cum laude, from the University of Missouri’s Honor College, and a juris doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. Full Bio