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Emily Eagan Macheski-Preston
also known as Emily Macheski-Preston
About Emily
Biography
Emily joined the firm as part of the litigation department and works in a variety of the firm’s practice groups. Her specialties include complex litigation and constitutional law. She represents clients (both individuals and businesses) in all areas of litigation. She is originally from Valdosta and graduated from Valdosta High School.
Emily attended Oglethorpe University in Atlanta on a full scholarship. At Oglethorpe, she was named a James Edward Oglethorpe Scholar and was selected for an internship with Governor Perdue. After graduating cum laude, she went on to attend the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University on the Mercer Lawyer Scholarship where she was selected to be an editor on Mercer’s Moot Court Board. At Mercer, she graduated cum laude and was awarded the Ruth T. West Award for Leadership and Advocacy.
Emily has been awarded two national titles for her advocacy skills: Best Oralist at the 2010 Charleston National Constitutional Law Competition and Top 5 Oralist at Emory University's 2009 National Civil Rights Competition.
In her free time, Emily serves on the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Council as Vice-Chair for Health Care and on MetroOne Young Professionals’ Advocacy Committee. She is this year's Attorney Coach for Valwood School's Mock Trial Team.
Emily is admitted to practice in Georgia’s Superior and State Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia, and the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia.
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Licensed in Georgia for 15 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2010
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Location
Coleman Talley LLP
3475 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA, 30326
Coleman Talley LLP
109 South Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA, 31601
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Experience
Honors
2016
Young Gamechanger for the State of Georgia, Georgia Forward
2013
Community Service Award, Leadership Lowndes
2012
2012 Young Professional of the Year, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce
2010
Ruth T. West Award of Leadership and Advocacy, Mercer School of Law
2010
Best Oralist, National Constitutional Moot Court Competition, Charleston School of Law
2010
Awarded Membership, National Order of Barristers
2009
Top 5 National Civil Rights and Liberties Oralist, Emory School of Law
2007
Mercer Lawyer Honor Designation, Mercer School of Law
2003
James Edward Oglethorpe Scholar, Oglethorpe University
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Coleman Talley LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Coleman Talley LLP
2009 - 2010
Intern to Judge Lamar Sizemore, Bibb County Superior Court
2008 - 2009
Research Assistant, Mercer School of Law
2007 - 2010
Clerk, Coleman Talley LLP
2006 - 2006
Intern for Governor Sunny Perdue, Georgia Merit System
Associations
2014 - Present
State Bar of Georgia, Local Government Law SectionMember
2014 - Present
Georgia Municipal AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Leadership LowndesMember
2012 - Present
Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce Government Advocacy CommitteeVice-Chair for Health Care
2012 - Present
Georgia Department of Labor South Georgia Employer CommitteeVice Chair of Executive Board
2012 - Present
MetroOne Young Professionals, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of CommerceChair of Community Involvment and Networking
2010 - Present
National Order of BarristersMember
2010 - Present
Stormy Petrel Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Omicron Delta Kappa Honor SocietyMember
Valdosta Rotary
Member
2012 - 2013
Wiregrass Gathering of the Eagles CommitteeCommittee Member
2012 - 2013
Keep Lowndes Valdosta BeautifulBoard Member
Education
2010
Mercer University-W. George L.S.
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Oglethorpe University
2003
Oglethorpe University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Sterling Education
Landlord/Tenant Law
2013
Sterling Education
Drafting Employee Handbooks
2013
Sterling Education
Immigration Law
2013
Drafting Employee Handbooks
Drafting Employee Handbooks and Non-Compete Agreements
2012
VSU's Women in Business Symposium
Legal Considerations for Women
2012
Supervisor Essentials
Business 101 for Managers and Supervisors
2012
SHRM Seminar
E-Verify and Form I-9; Georgia Law Immigration Update
2012
Georgia Society of CPAs
What Every Accountant Needs to Know about Federal Employment Regulations and Litigation
2012
Court Reporters, Continuing Education
First Amendment- Vanity License Plates, Government or Private Speech?
Publications
2012
Valdosta CEO
E-Verify and the Illegal Immigration Reform Act
2012
2012
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Valdosta/ Albany CEO
Health Care Reform : Deadlines Every Employer Needs to Know
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
E-Verify and the Illegal Immigration Reform Act
13 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
Health Care Reform: Deadlines Every Georgia Employer Needs to Know
13 Mar 2013
Legal Guide
How to Use Background Checks When Making Hiring Decisions Without Discriminating Under the EEOC’s New Guidelines
29 Jan 2013