Meghan Aubry (she/her) practices with Womble Bond Dickinson’s complex litigation team in Atlanta, handling a wide range of civil business litigation matters but specializing in federal court cases, in particular securities litigation. She previously clerked in the federal district court for the Northern District of Georgia.

Meghan is a graduate of Emory University School of Law, where she served as OUTLaw president and director in chief of Emory Moot Court Society. Before attending law school, she served as a Teach for America corps member in metro Atlanta. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Atlanta’s restaurants and spending time with her partner and their miniature poodle.

Bryan Babcock joined the Stonewall Bar Association in 2021, a self-identifying “Bama” born in Selma, Alabama. Roll Tide!

He works for the Internal Revenue Service as a Senior Manager. In his 16 years with the government, Mr. Babcock has been an Estate Tax Attorney, Lead Estate Tax Attorney, Group Manager, an Attorney-Advisor to the Chief of Estate & Gift Tax, a Territory Manager, and Acting Program Manager in Exam Case Selection.

Mr. Babcock has an extensive educational background. He received double Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Central Florida. He received his Juris Doctor from Mercer Law School, his Master of Laws in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, his Master of Laws in Business Transactions from the University of Alabama School of Law, a Master in Business Administration from Washington State University, and a Master of Laws in Energy and Natural Resources Law from University of Oklahoma College of Law. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Georgia as well as the U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Supreme Court.

In his time outside of government employment, Mr. Babcock has been published in the Georgia Bar Journal twice under Writing Matters, providing expert guidance on legal drafting. He serves as the President-Elect on the Mercer Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors. He also donates his time and money to two awards given to Mercer Law students—a 3L scholarship and a 1L book award.

Mr. Babcock is an excellent cook and loves to travel. He is also the proud father of a 25-year-old son, and has never turned 30.

Kyle Hildebrand is an employment law attorney in Atlanta, GA. He attended the Georgia State University College of Law, and graduated with honors. He was a member of the executive board of the Georgia State University Law Review and president of OUTLaw for two years. The National LGBTQ+ Bar awarded him the 2023 Student Leadership award and the 2024 Michael Greenberg Writing Competition Award. Kyle is a current member of the Lambda Legal Atlanta Leadership Council.

The Honorable Pierce Hand Seitz is a judge in the Municipal Court of Atlanta. After obtaining his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Emory University, he began his journey in public service as a high school teacher in Atlanta Public Schools. He later enrolled in law school and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Georgia State University College of Law.  During law school, Judge Seitz was a recipient of the Stonewall Bar Association’s Kay Young Scholarship. Judge Seitz began his legal career as a commercial litigation associate at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP, representing clients in civil commercial disputes in local, state, and federal courts. Following his passion for public service, he joined the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office as a Senior Assistant District Attorney where he reviewed, investigated, indicted, and prosecuted complex felony criminal cases through jury trials. Judge Seitzalso spent a significant portion of his legal career in the nonprofit sector, serving initially as a housing staff attorney and later as Co-Director of the Safe & Stable Homes Project at Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation.

Judge Seitz has published legal articles in multiple legal journals and publications, including the Atlanta Lawyer. Also, he has been and continues to be an active member of various legal, professional, civic, and social organizations. At the state level, he serves as a member of the Judicial Council of Georgia’s Standing Committee on Access to Justice, and he has been appointed to the State Bar of Georgia YLD Board of Directors. Locally, he serves as President-Elect for the Gate City Bar Association, a member of the Logan E. Bleckley Inn of Court, an alum of LEAD Atlanta Class of 2022, and an immediate past member of the Emory University Alumni Board. Most recently, Judge Seitz was recognized as one of Atlanta’s top young leaders by the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 40 Under 40 Award list.

Missy Torgerson is a dedicated employee rights attorney at Legare, Attwood & Ragan who has been advocating for workers since the beginning of her legal career. A graduate of Emory Law School, she provides skilled representation for clients facing discrimination, retaliation, and wage and hour concerns. She also offers expert review of severance agreements and non-compete clauses.

Ms. Torgerson maintains active involvement in several professional organizations, including the Federal Bar Association, Stonewall Bar Association, and National Employment Lawyers Association. Her commitment to the legal community earned her the Volunteer Award from the Georgia Association for Women Lawyers.

Mentorship holds special significance in Ms. Torgerson’s professional journey. As a participant in the Labor and Employment Mentorship Academy, she helps foster meaningful relationships that guide the next generation of employment attorneys, honoring the mentorship that shaped her own legal development.

During her time at Emory Law School, Ms. Torgerson received the Outstanding Female Law Student award in recognition of her contributions to female students, particularly her leadership in planning the annual women’s law conference. Through her practice and community involvement, Ms. Torgerson remains committed to protecting employee rights and building a more equitable workplace for all.

Marie is an attorney specializing in supporting companies and financial institutions through complex financial transactions. She represents clients by drafting and refining transactional documents, coordinating diligence, and supporting negotiations and closings, with a focus on precise, practical work that keeps deals moving efficiently and responsibly.

Committed to service, Marie’s pro bono practice centers on corporate governance and the formation of nonprofit organizations. In addition to serving as a Board Member of the Stonewall Bar Association, Marie volunteers with Furkids Cat Shelter, where she assists with the veterinary care of homeless and injured cats.

Marie received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law, where she served two terms as Treasurer of WashU OUTLaw. She also holds an MBA from Washington University’s Olin Business School.

Outside of work, Marie spends her free time skating with Atlanta Roller Derby and scuba diving.