Whitney Kenner Jones, JD MPA

ELECTED DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER / LITIGATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY / GENERAL COUNSEL - Zealous and persuasive litigator holding multiple state licenses (GA, OR).

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

ELECTED DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER / LITIGATION DEFENSE ATTORNEY / GENERAL COUNSEL A dedicated, passionate leader with a strong business acumen coupled with exposure in diverse areas of the legal profession as well as accomplishments in other business areas consistently making a difference and receiving accolades. Zealous and persuasive litigator holding multiple state licenses (GA, OR) specializing in civil litigation, with additional experience in Family Law and Child Welfare Law. Additionally holding, a Masters in Public Administration, a Bachelors in Public Health, several years working for law firms, Portland State University, and completing a summer clerkship with the Georgia State Court of Appeals, interning with the City of Atlanta Attorney's office, and a Personal Injury Law Firm, as well as extensive work experience since 2001. Dedicated to making a positive impact on the parties that I represent. Driven by ensuring justice through fairness and due process for the individuals that I am responsible for protecting.

Experience

  • Commissioner District 2 at Douglas County Government
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Special Assistant Attorney General at Kenner Jones Law, LLC
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    Representing the Georgia Department of Health and Human Services through the Polk County Division of Family and Children Services in Juvenile Dependency cases and Adult Protective Services matters.

  • House of Delegates at Oregon State Bar
    Apr 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

    Serving as a Delegate for Region 5 in the OSB House of Delegates

  • Associate Special Assistant Attorney General at Collins Gordon Henry, LLC
    Oct 2019 - Feb 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Kenner Jones Law, LLC (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Managing Partner
      Feb 2018 - Sep 2019 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Providing Family Law representation, as well as Juvenile Dependency representation.

    • Managing Partner
      May 2015 - Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Law Firm specializing in Family Law, Civil Rights, and Personal Injury.