A lifelong advocate for civil rights, Attorney Gerald Griggs previously served as the 13th President of the Georgia NAACP and as President of the Atlanta NAACP, in addition to leadership roles such as First Vice President of the Atlanta Chapter, Third Vice President of the Georgia State Conference, Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee, and Field Director of District Coordinators. His work includes partnerships with the SCLC, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, Emerging 100, ACLU, The Urban League Young Professionals, and countless grassroots organizations committed to justice and equality.