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66 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2020 THE MISSION OF OUR BUSINESS: We are committed to providing the highest quality legal services to our clients. Jones Cork, LLP has been in continuous existence for more than 140 years and, throughout our history, our responsiveness to clients' needs has resulted in enduring and valued relationships. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED THAT: Jones Cork, LLP was one of the first law firms to hire a female attorney in Macon. Now, in 2020: Cater has been a partner since 1994, practices in the areas of creditors' rights, probate, public finance, business litigation, commercial transactions and estate planning. Callie has been a partner since 2008 and represents individuals, businesses, employers, self-insured employers and insurers in a variety of claims and issues involving employment matters, workers' compensation and personal injury. Renee has been a partner since 2016, and primarily practices in the area of education law representing Middle Georgia school districts, while also assisting other clients in the areas of insurance defense, employment and appellate advocacy. Canon is Of Counsel and focuses her practices on education law and a variety of employment law issues. Sydney is an associate with the firm, and her areas of practice include workers' compensation, personal injury defense and general litigation. THE BEST ADVICE WE HAVE EVER RECEIVED: What did you learn from your mistakes? Mistakes can certainly be humbling, and you should use those as opportunities for growth and reflection. ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO START A LAW PRACTICE IN MACON: The State Bar of Georgia offers assistance with law practice management and many other supports for those starting out in the legal profession. A local attorney-mentor is very important. Jones Cork, LLP ATTORNEYS: CALLIE D. BRYAN CANON B. HILL CATER C. THOMPSON RENEE S. RAINEY SYDNEY M. SOLOMON 435 Second St., Macon 478-745-2821 jonescork.com