Tabitha Elligan was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Hampton University, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. She furthered her education and received a Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law in 2014, where she was a Wayne Cardon Scholar.
After law school, Tabitha worked as an Admission Advisor for Emory Law where she recruited students all over the nation to attend her alma mater. She went on to become a prosecutor and then to later practice civil litigation in the Atlanta area. She joined Brownlee, Whitlow, & Praet, PLLC’s Atlanta office in 2022 continuing to pursue her passion for helping others in the legal community.
In her free time, Tabitha can be found working with her non-profit organization, “Just Put It On My Tab”. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, but most of all playing with her Yorkie-poo, Onyx.
Education
- Hampton University
- Emory University School of Law
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
- United States Northern District of Georgia
- Supreme Court of Georgia
Principal Areas of Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Commercial and Residential Landlord-Tenant Law and Litigation
Lakia Shelton is a workers’ compensation attorney in Atlanta with Farah & Farah, where she advocates for injured workers throughout Georgia. Her career path through every level of the legal field—from paralegal to law clerk to attorney—has given her a comprehensive understanding of the workers’ compensation process and the challenges clients face at every stage.
Professional Experience
Lakia has played a key role in launching workers’ compensation departments at global law firms. This hands-on experience enables her to anticipate client needs, explain complex legal procedures with clarity, and provide compassionate, confident guidance from start to finish.
Practice Areas
Education
- Juris Doctor, Florida A&M University College of Law
- Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Florida A&M University
Bar Admissions & Memberships
Teana S. Overton is a passionate and client-focused trial attorney with a proven track record of delivering meaningful results for those harmed by negligence. A first-generation college and law school graduate, Teana brings both legal skill and genuine empathy to every case she handles.
Teana earned her Juris Doctor from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she served as President of the Student Bar Association, Vice President of the Black Law Students Association. Her commitment to professionalism and community service earned her multiple honors, including the GAWL Outstanding Law Student Award and the Chief Justice Leah Ward Sears Pro Bono Award for her extensive volunteer work.
Since becoming a licensed attorney, Teana has successfully litigated a wide range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, wrongful death, and medical malpractice claims. She has secured favorable results for her clients both in and out of the courtroom. Notably, Teana holds multiple seven-figure jury verdicts and has appeared on Trial Lawyer Nation Podcast as well as Trial Lawyers for Justice Newsletter.
Known for her thorough case preparation, sharp trial skills, and compassionate approach, Teana prioritizes building strong, supportive relationships with her clients. She believes in treating every client like family and advocating with both strength and sincerity.
Outside the office, Teana enjoys spending time with her daughter, mentoring aspiring attorneys, and contributing to community initiatives that promote access to justice.
Erika is an experienced attorney with a strong background in corporate, regulatory, and technology law, offering over eight years of expertise across the financial services and SaaS industries. She has a proven track record of managing complex commercial transactions, overseeing regulatory compliance programs, and providing strategic legal counsel to cross-functional business teams. She combines her deep regulatory insight with practical business judgment, while supporting growth and innovation through thoughtful, solutions-oriented legal counsel.
Erika is now AVP of Foundry Digital LLC.