Hon. Jessy Lall

Born in India and raised in Singapore, Judge Lall grew up with a love for the theatre and drama. She first traveled to the United States to attend Wright State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree and her Master of Business Administration degree. She earned her law degree from Georgia State University College of Law and remained in Georgia. As a magistrate, she was on the Board and faculty with the Georgia’s Council of Magistrate Court Judges. She is currently the first South Asian President of the North Fulton Bar Association. She is also active in many legal associations in Georgia including GAPABA and SABA.

A movie-buff (especially for mysteries and science fiction), she met her husband, Sanjay, while she was in college in Dayton Ohio. Judge Lall’s son is a patent attorney in NY while her daughter is a doctoral candidate with a degree in physical therapy.

Judge Lall’s Career Advice for Lawyers

Judge Lall encourages early-year attorneys to specialize, noting that the legal market continues to segment into niche focus areas. Some generalists in law find navigating the legal market challenging. She also says that where you practice today may not propel you to where you want to go tomorrow. “Embrace new opportunities throughout your law career and when you pursue new opportunities avoid making yourself out to be more than you are: Honesty matters.”