Jacquelyn Harmon Saylor

Georgia Trend's Legal Elite for five years, The Best Lawyers in Taxes, Estates, and Trusts Category; Georgia's Top Rated Lawyers in Estate Planning, a Lexis Nexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, 2012; US News Best Law Firms in America, 2011, 2012; Top 50 Women Lawyers in Georgia, named by Atlanta Magazine and Georgia Super Lawyers, 2008; Georgia Super Lawyer for four years in Estate Planning & Probate; Georgia Women's Institute Leadership in Business and Law Award, 2010; Recipient, Chief Justice Benham Award for Community Service, State Bar of Georgia, 2004; NAWBO Atlanta WE Advocate Award 2008 as a Community Professional; Women in Business; A Directory of Success in Atlanta Magazine, 1997; Distinguished Volunteer Leadership Award in Birth Defects & Prevention from the North Georgia March of Dimes, 1991; Commendation in House Resolution 869 for Superb Performance and Outstanding Service as Legal Counsel for the Special Judiciary Committee of the Georgia House of Representatives, 1986.

Publications-

Author: "Caution Required for Internet Wills and other Self Made Wills," Vitam, West Georgia Health Foundation Newsletter, Summer 2011; Author: "Tips for Probate Courts in Metropolitan Atlanta," The Mortmain, The Official Newsletter of the Estate Planning & Probate Section, Atlanta Bar Association, Summer 2010; The Mortmain; Author: "Roth IRA's," The Mortmain, Winter 2010; Issue Editor, The Mortmain, Summer 2009; Author: "Probate Practice Pitfalls and Pointers Panel," The Mortmain, Winter 2009; "Estate Tax Reform, Middle Class Clients, Income Taxation of Estates & Trusts," The Mortmain, 2008; Author, "Ask Super Lawyers: How would an estate plan I make with a do-it-yourself kit hold up in Georgia," Atlanta Magazine, March 2008; Author: "Recent Developments in Georgia Fiduciary Law," The Mortmain, 2006; Author: "Financing the Estate Tax in an Illiquid Estate: IRC Sections 6161, 6166, Graegin Loans, Etc.," The Mortmain, Fall 2006; Executive Board; "It's About Time: Part-Time Policies and Practices in Atlanta Law Firms," 2004; Editor: The Information Exchange, Newsletter of the Solo Practitioner/Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association, 2001-2002; Author: "Financial Planning," "Identity Theft," "Georgia Ethics," "Power Point," "How to Build Your Own Website," "Mobile Phone," "Computer Security," "Pro Bono Opportunities," and "Law Practice Management," "Year End Tax Planning" and "Ethical Considerations on the Internet," The Information Exchange, 2000-2007; Women and the Law: An Update, 1999; Editor and Co-Author: Women and the Law: A Guide to Women's Legal Rights in Georgia, Author: Sections on Power of Attorney, Living Wills and Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, Co-Author: Sections on Wills, Trusts, Starting Your Own Business, 1996; Author: " Legislative Committee: Legal Status of Women Report," Georgia Women's Monitor, the newsletter of The Georgia Commission on Women, Summer, 1996; Author: "Legislation and Legal Status on Women," Georgia Women's Monitor, Fall 1995; Contributor: "Women, Property and the Law, Part I; Divorce, Part II," Georgia League of Women Voters Guides, 1988; Editor & Contributor: Georgia League of Women Voters Legislative Newsletter, 1988.

Presentations-

Speaker: "Estate Planning in an Era of Certain Uncertainty: The Tax Relief Act of 2010 and the Revised Georgia Trust Code of 2010," West Georgia Health Foundation Planned Giving Seminar, May 2011; Speaker: "How to Effectively Network," Atlanta Bar Association Women in the Profession Section, April 2012; Panelist: "Award Winning NAWBO Women Business Owners," National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), March 2011; CLE Speaker: "Marketing and Business Development," State Bar of Georgia, YLD, Women in the Profession Committee, 2009; Facilitator: " The Leader Within," Women in the Profession Committee, 2008; Panelist: "Going Solo/ Small Firm," Georgia Association of Women Lawyers Symposium, CLE, Fall 2007; Speaker: "Women & Leadership in Law & the Judiciary," University of Georgia, Women's Studies Department, 2006; Teacher: "Dialogue on the American Jury," Therrell High School Law Day Program, 2004; Panelist: "Going Solo: a Practical Approach, Supporting Your Practice: Available Resources," Georgia State University, College of Law, Career Services Office, 2004; Teacher: "Dialogue on Brown vs. Board of Education," Therrell High School Law Day Program, 2005; Speaker: "Probate, Beyond the Will," State Bar of Georgia, CLE, Solo and Small Firm Institute, 2004; Speaker: "Effective Uses of Trusts, Estate Planning for the General Practitioner: A Comparison of Wills and Trusts," September 2003. Speaker: "Georgia Commission on Women and Legislative Update," Zonta International Women's Tri-State Convention, May 2003; Television Appearance, Segment on Georgia Commission on Women and Atlanta Bar Association Activities on Cafe Central, AIB, Cable Channel 5, April 2003. Panelist: "Hearts and Minds: Investing in Board Leadership," Women on Board of Atlanta Women's Foundation Workshop, 2003. Television Appearance, Segment on Living Wills, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, on O.A.K., Older Adult Connections, televised numerous times on AIB, Cable Channel 5 in 2001.

Governmental Service-

Bureau of Taxicabs and Vehicles for Hire, City of Atlanta, Hearing Officer, 2002-2004; Georgia Commission on Women, Past Treasurer, Board of Directors, 1992-2003, Legislative Chair, 1988, Legal Status of Women, Chair; Georgia Department of Corrections, Women's Advisory Council, Vice-Chair, 1995-1996, Member, 1994-1996.

Community Service-

Leadership Atlanta; Side by Side Brain Injury Center, Sponsor; I Have a Dream (Supporting Children in School and College), Supporter; Woman of the Year Committee, 2003-2012; High Museum of Art, Circle/Cornerstone Member, 2010-2016, Sustaining Patron, 2006-2009; Georgia Conservancy Eco-Benefit Patron, 2007, 2009, Membership Party Host Committee, 2008; St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Lector, Good Shepherd Society, Former Stewartship Committee, Sunday School Teacher, and Associate Vestry; Georgia Alliance for Children Auction Host Committee, 2008; Martin Luther King Papers Host Committee, 2007; Georgia Innocence Project Supporter; Atlanta Women's Foundation, Advisory Board, Women on Board, 1999-2007, Challenging Women Against Domestic Violence Planning Committee & Supporter, 2006-2007, Grant Making Committee; Arthritis Ball, Patron, 2005; Atlanta Symphony, Ball Committee, 2000-2003; Georgia Women's History Month Committee Chair, 1996, Member, 1994-2002; North Georgia March of Dimes, Board, Public Affairs Chair, 1989-1990; Atlanta-Fulton League of Women Voters, Board of Directors, Publicity Chair, 1986-1988; Past President and Treasurer, Trinity School Parents Association; Arthritis Ball, Patron; Atlanta Symphony Ball Committee, Member; Ansley Park Civic Association; Ansley Park Garden Club; Ansley Park Book Club; Trees Atlanta.