October 20, 2026
McRae, Smith, Peek is proud to share that partner Chris Jackson, and his wife, Catherine, have been selected to participate in the 2027 Class of Leadership Georgia.
Leadership Georgia is a network of the state’s emerging young leaders and one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious nonprofit leadership training programs, designed to identify, train, and inspire emerging business, civic, and community leaders from the State of Georgia. Chris is one of 63 leaders chosen from across the state who will spend the year learning from each other and exploring the issues and opportunities shaping Georgia’s future.
In his practice at MSP, Chris represents clients in a wide variety of criminal and civil matters, including complex litigation. Additionally, Chris provides legal counsel to several local governments, including Floyd and Gordon Counties, and is Chief Municipal Judge for the City of Rome.
Congratulations, Chris and Catherine!
We’re pleased to announce that our newest associate, Bennett Vest, was sworn in to practice law in Georgia on September 30 by Judge Murphy in Polk County Superior Court in Cedartown. MSP partner Mike McRae introduced Bennett to the Court and spoke on his behalf during the ceremony. Having recently passed the Georgia Bar Examination, Bennett is now authorized to practice law in Georgia’s trial courts.
