WOMEN TO WATCH

Jillian Herrick Wilson

Co-Managing Partner
Wilson & Associates PLLC

Wilson strives for excellence in property-related legal services, from default to bankruptcy to quiet title actions. Since I was 8 I wanted this job, so I learned everything I could about the practice and every piece of the puzzle. Now, after getting my MBA, I am the co-managing partner, and I focus more on the holistic direction of the firm.

PRESSING QUESTIONS

How I knew this was my passion

I spearheaded the expansion of our practice into Mississippi – building something (almost) from scratch, just like my Dad did. The feeling I got from that was how I knew.

Biggest challenges in my career

Our industry is extremely competitive across the country, and when COVID hit, we had no choice but to put in the work to be creative and adapt to the times.

What I learned from my first job

At Flake & Kelley I learned about accountability – other business processes relied on me which taught me the importance of showing up and doing what it takes to succeed.

Nonprofit I wish more people knew about

Women & Children First, a shelter for domestic violence victims and children, and the Edianne Cheek Foundation raises funds to support children and families – both are doing great work.

IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS

Hometown

Little Rock

I can’t start my day until

My 3-year-old lets me.

Hobbies

Tennis, reading, traveling, cooking

Binge watch

“The Sopranos”

Last good read

“A Distant Trumpet” by Paul Horgan

Favorite meal in town

Anything at Heights Taco and Tamale Co.!

Best recent local discovery

Pink Olive in SOMA (open on Sundays!)

Latest splurge

Impending splurge: Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets

Most-used app

Merlin BirdID (just trust me)

Dream vacation

Oktoberfest

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