FROM THE BOARD
This issue's theme of The Atlanta Lawyer focuses on getting to know
your Atlanta Bar Association, committees and its members.
We asked the Boards a few getting to know you questions!
AMY CHENG
Nelson Mullins Riley &
Scarborough, LLP
Amy was born and raised
in historical and beautiful
Charleston, South Carolina. Amy
joined the Atlanta Bar Association
at the beginning of 2016.
KATIE BATES
Meunier Carlin & Curfman, LLC
Katie was born in Birmingham,
Alabama and has been a
member of the Atlanta Bar
Association since the Fall of 2010.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER
TRADITION?
I really enjoy attending outdoor
concerts, especially at the
Dunwoody Nature Center. The
Center hosts a Summer Concert
Series each summer, every other
Saturday evening.
WHAT'S ONE POSITIVE THING YOU
HAVE DONE FOR YOURSELF AND
ONE POSITIVE THING YOU HAVE
DONE FOR OTHERS?
For me, I drive my kids to school
as much as possible. For others,
I spend some time working with
the Georgia Coalition Against
Domestic Violence. It's an
impactful organization with the
mission to collaborate, advocate,
educate, and empower.
IF A MOVIE WAS MADE ABOUT
YOUR LIFE, WHICH ACTRESS
WOULD PLAY YOU?
Reese Witherspoon
WHAT'S YOUR IDEAL SUMMER DAY?
My ideal summer day is happily
spent rocking out to country
music while enjoying the weather
and soaking up some rays on the
boat.
WHAT PODCAST OR TELEVISION
SHOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY
BINGE-WATCHING?
At the moment, I've been into
the Netflix show, "What/if." Season
one is out so far, and the show is
a neo-noir social thriller following
a scientist (Renee Zellweger),
the mysterious dealings she gets
herself into and her dedication to
her work.
IF A MOVIE WAS MADE ABOUT
YOUR LIFE, WHICH ACTRESS
WOULD PLAY YOU?
Ali Wong
CHRIS LIGHTNER
Alston & Bird, LLP
Chris has been involved with the
Atlanta Bar Association since
2009 and currently serves as the
Treasurer on the Association's
Board of Directors.
WHAT'S YOUR ATLANTA GUILTY
PLEASURE?
I'd have to say getting outside
and taking pleasure in Top Golf
Tuesdays! Top Golf is a great
place to practice your skills, and
they have fun-themed deals
nearly every day of the week.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY
THAT HAS BECOME A TRADITION
THAT YOU ENJOY DURING THE
SUMMER?
My family and I have made it
a tradition to watch Fourth of
July fireworks with the Braves
at SunTrust Park. The stadium is
located a few miles northwest of
downtown Atlanta.
WHAT PODCAST OR TELEVISION
SHOW ARE YOU CURRENTLY
BINGE-WATCHING?
I'm binge-watching the classic,
timeless tv show, The Sopranos.
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