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Christopher Pitts

Christopher Pitts

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney in Atlanta, GA

  • Education

    • Tattnall Square Academy

      1998 - 2004

      Activities and Societies: Men's Barbershop Quartet - Baritone, 2004 GISA Men's Barbershop Quartet winners; One-Act Play Competition.

    • Georgia College and State University

      2005 - 2009
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History

      Activities and Societies: Kappa Upsilon Chi Minored in Political Science. President of Kappa Upsilon Chi, Delta Chapter.

    • Emory University School of Law

      2012 - 2014
      Juris Doctor Law

      Activities and Societies: Emory International Law Review, Phi Alpha Delta, Follies Graduated with honors.

  • Experience

    • Sodexo

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007
      Cashier

    • Georgia College

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
      Tech Assistant

    • Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C.

      Jul 2009 - Aug 2012

      Gathered information from potential clients regarding possible claims. Performed investigative duties on automobile collisions. Responded to client inquiries. Dispatched investigators to meet with new clients. Trained newly hired investigators and intake specialists. Gathered information pertinent to individual cases. Assisted in getting affidavits and contracts signed and notarized. Delivered subpoenas. Investigated accident sites. Prepared interrogatories.

      • Intake Specialist

        Aug 2010 - Aug 2012

      • Investigator

        Jul 2009 - Aug 2010

    • Georgia House of Representatives, Speaker's Office.

      Jan 2013 - Mar 2013
      Legal Extern

      Review documents from previous session and brief the Chairman of the subcommittee on ongoing or unfinished issues. Review and provide summaries of statutes. Attend subcommittee meetings, hearings, and private conferences.

    • Clayton County District Attorney's Office

      May 2013 - Jul 2013
      Intern

      Rape and child molestation trial, second chair. Murder and aggravated assault trial, third chair. Examined witnesses at trial. Assisted in trial preparation. Represented the District Attorney’s Office at Pre-Trial Hearings. Presented evidence to the Grand Jury. Represented the State at bond hearings and preliminary hearings. Researched legal issues for motions and hearings.

    • International Humanitarian Law Clinic, Emory University School of Law

      Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
      Student Attorney

      Provided research assistance to international group of experts researching low intensity cyber operations. Participated in the workshop: “Low Intensity Cyber Conflicts – The International Legal Regime” organized by NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Center of Excellence and the University of Tartu. Participated in an international humanitarian law workshop organized by Berkeley Law’s Miller Institute for Global Challenges.

    • Georgia Supreme Court

      Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
      Legal Extern, Chambers of Justice Harold Melton

      Researched and wrote for chambers. Advised and reported to Justice Melton.

    • Emory Law's Volunteer Clinic for Veterans

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2016
      Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow

      Co-counsel for veteran before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Represented veterans on service-connected disability claims before the VA. Represented a veteran on a motion to modify probation to reinstate driving privileges.

    • Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. Attorneys at Law

      Sept 2016 - Jun 2018
      Attorney

      Litigate cases at the Superior, State, and Magistrate court level. Maintain client expectations. Negotiate with attorneys and insurance adjusters. Supervise legal and case management team.

    • State Bar of Georgia

      Jun 2018 - Jun 2020
      Coordinating Attorney of the Military Legal Assistance Program

    • Georgia Legal Services Program

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2021
      Coordinating Attorney, Military Legal Assistance Program

    • United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

      Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
      Law Clerk

    • Macon-Bibb County Solicitor-General’s Office

      Sept 2022 - now
      Assistant Solicitor General

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Christopher Pitts
      Dean's Award Emory University School of Law Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in International Criminal Law.
    • Awarded to Christopher Pitts
      Dean's Award Emory University School of Law Dean's Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Habeas Corpus.
    • Awarded to Christopher Pitts
      Dean's List Emory University School of Law Dean's list for Fall 2012, Spring 2013, and Fall 2013.