MEMBERSHIP
Introducing Toni Roberts
Atlanta Bar President Christina M . Baugh Converses with New Atlanta Bar Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer .
At long last , it is my pleasure to introduce you to Toni Roberts , the new Executive Director of the Atlanta Bar Association and Atlanta Bar Foundation . I did not want this introduction to read like a book report , so I asked Toni if she would indulge me asking her a few questions and setting up the article as a bit of a question and answer . She could not think of a valid excuse not to fast enough , and so here we go ( answers modified to fit the article length and because I am not a professional transcriptionist , not to mention I will go in and out of first-person recounts ):
Toni , where did you group up and what schools did you attend ? I was born in Atlanta at Hughes Spalding Hospital , which I have come to learn the “ Spalding ” is the same as in King & Spalding . ( Which must mean she was destined to work with lawyers ). When I was three , my family moved to Illinois where I lived for the next ten years before returning home to Atlanta . We lived in Decatur , where I attended Renfroe Middle School , Lakeside High School , and graduated from Decatur High School . After that , I attended Georgia State .
Do you have any pets ? If so , tell us about them . Despite growing up with all kinds of pets as a child ( dogs , cats , a hamster , a gerbil , etc .), I do not have a pet . However , my mom is a groomer and has a Staffordshire Terrier , Jax , whom I just love .
TONI ROBERTS Atlanta Bar Association troberts @ atlantabar . org
Do you follow or enjoy any college or professional sports teams , and if so , which ones ? She denied “ following ” them closely , but cheers for the Pittsburg Steelers . She much prefers to watch live in the stadium to experience the energy and passion of the fans than to watch on TV . However , when pressed a little , she admitted to owning Steeler ’ s paraphernalia including shirts , hoodies , a blanket , a tumbler , etc . She also traveled to Pittsburg to wave her Terrible Towel for the team from the stands of the famous Heinz Stadium in 30-degree weather . So , I think we can all agree she is a Steelers fan .
Okay , so if not sports , what show do you watch or follow for which you will not tolerate spoilers ? Succession . She did not even hesitate , by the way , and friendly words of advice , based on her passion in responding I very seriously recommend you do not attempt to spoil an episode for her . I would also believe reports of Toni plotting to take over the family ’ s business in future episodes , so stay tuned for developments .
6 May 2022