HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN

On 2026-06-04, Representative Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS-2) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN" in the House.

HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E525] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING LAJUANDA WILLIAMS-GRIFFIN ______ HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON of mississippi in the house of representatives Thursday, June 4, 2026 Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor LaJuanda Williams-Griffin, a native of Vicksburg, Mississippi, for her outstanding professional achievements and her recent selection as a member of the National Black Lawyers Top 100 in Mississippi, one of the organization's most prestigious honors recognizing excellence among African American attorneys. The National Black Lawyers is an invitation-only professional development and networking organization composed of the Nation's top African American attorneys. Membership is earned through a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that includes peer nominations and independent research, making this recognition a significant distinction within the legal profession. LaJuanda is the found and managing attorny of Williams-Griffin Law Group, PLLC, a hybrid legal and strategic advisory firm serving clients across Mississippi in the areas of family law, child welfare, and alternative dispute resolution. Through her practice, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advocating for families and strengthening legal outcomes for vulnerable populations. In addition to her private practice, LaJuanda represents the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in Warren County through a state pilot program designed to imporve permanency outcomes, ensure complicance with federal standards, and enhance the effectiveness of CPS professionals in the courtroom. She is also the founder of Stability Intelligence Group (SIG), PLLC, where she provides strategic guidance to organizations navigating employee life disruptions, including divorce, custody matters, and family instability. Her innovative approach reflects a broader commitment to integrating legal insight with organizational strategy. Beyond her legal and advisory work, LaJuanda is an entrepreneur and small business owner. She owns D'Cracked Egg, a family-friendly diner located in Tupelo, Mississippi, which was featured on America's Best Restaurants in 2023. LaJuanda is a proud United States Army veteran and a graduate of the Mississippi College School of Law. She is a Mississippi Supreme Court- qualified mediator, a FINRA arbitrator, and a published author. Her professional accomplishments include recognition among Mississippi's Top 50 Businesswomen, admission to the United States Supreme Court Bar, and certification as an AI consultant by the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights. Her leadership extends to service on the boards of the Academy of Court-Appointed Neutrals and the Mississippi Women Lawyers Association, and she is a graduate of the 2022 to 2023 Mississippi Bar Leadership Class. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing LaJuanda Williams-Griffin for excellence, innovation, and a deep commitment to service. Her accomplishments bring pride to the State of Mississippi and serve as an inspiration to aspiring professionals across the Nation. ____________________