Johnston Emily Niezer

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My name is Emily Niezer Johnston. I graduated from Cullman  High School and spent the majority of my undergraduate years at the University  of Alabama. I received my degree in secondary education from Athens State  College. In 2001, I graduated from Cumberland School of Law. Following  graduation I stayed in Birmingham and practiced with the firms of Lloyd, Gray & Whitehead and Carr, Allison, Pugh Howard Oliver & Sisson. With both  firms I did insurance defense litigation. While in Birmingham I was invited to  join the Inns of Court which is a group of lawyers and Judges who meet once a  month to discuss matters of skills, ethics, professionalism and current legal  topics.

Subsequently, I moved to Auburn and was offered a job with the  Lee County District Attorney's Office. I prosecuted criminal cases in both  district and circuit courts. While in Auburn I decided it was time to give back  to the community so I joined Junior League. Junior League raises money for  various organizations and also promotes  volunteerism.   Approximately six years ago I moved back to  Cullman and have practiced with the firm of Knight Griffith, LLP until May 2012.  I have had the privilege of representing the people of Cullman County in all  aspects of litigation. 

I was named by The Cullman Times as one of the top 20  under 40 emerging leaders. Also, I am a current member of Leadership Cullman. I  was chosen by the Alabama State Bar as a member of their leadership forum. For  the past two years I have served as a member of the board of directors for the  Good Samaritan Clinic and will serve as the Vice President in 2012. I am a  member of the Rotary Club. Also, I am the Vice President of Second Century  Leage-a service organization that raises funds for Brook's Place and DHR.