Stephanie Stuckey Benfield
Speaker
Stephanie Stuckey Benfield is GreenLaw's Executive Director. She received both an undergraduate and law degree from the University of Georgia. Stephanie served as a State Representative from the Decatur / Emory University area for 14 years, during which time she was a member of the Judiciary and Natural Resources Committees. Stephanie's legal expertise was recognized in 2011 when she was given the Outstanding Lawyer in Public Service Award by the Atlanta Bar Association. Stephanie serves on the Boards for the Green Chamber of the South, EarthShare of Georgia, and the Olmsted Linear Parks Association. She is a member of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership Class of 2013. Hailing from Eastman, GA, public service is a tradition in Stephanie's family. Her father, Billy Stuckey, is a former U.S. Congressman from the 8th District of Georgia, and her grandfather, W.S. Stuckey, Sr., who founded the Stuckey's candy store chain, served in the Georgia Legislature.
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About GreenLaw
GreenLaw is a nonprofit law firm dedicated to giving Georgia's environment its day in court. We are made up of experienced attorneys who understand that the legal system can provide long-term solutions to Georgia's environmental concerns. We also make sure that citizens have a seat at the table with government and industry so their voices are heard and the laws on the books are followed.
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