Two successful Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) alumni, attorneys Alexus Holton and Hannah Woods, returned to campus on Oct. 20 to share their law school journeys and professional experiences with current students.

“It was a privilege to welcome attorneys Holton and Woods back to campus to share their experiences in law school and the legal profession,” said Dr. Joseph S. Devaney, professor of political science and pre-law advisor at ABAC. “Their success reflects the quality of preparation our students receive, and their expertise provides invaluable insight and inspiration for those pursuing careers in law.”

The event was co-sponsored by the Pre-Law Club and the Department of History and Political Science. Holton, a former Fillies soccer player, graduated from ABAC in 2018 with a degree in rural studies. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 2021 with a focus on tax law and later received her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law from the University of Miami School of Law in 2024. She is an associate attorney at The Mathis Law Group and holds both a Georgia and Florida bar license.

“My professors at ABAC prepared me for the rigors of law school, and I am confident the new classes and programs offered now will further strengthen students aspiring to become attorneys,” said Holton. “I’m proud to be an ABAC graduate and grateful for the chance to pour into students the same way I was poured into during my time in Tifton.”

Woods was active in ABAC’s concert band and the College Republicans before graduating in 2017 with a Rural Studies: Politics and Modern Cultures degree. She earned her Juris Doctor from Mercer University in 2021 and currently serves as an associate attorney at Speed, Seta, Martin, Trivett, Subley & Fickling LLC, where she specializes in workers’ compensation claims.

“I was impressed by the students’ questions and their eagerness to learn more about the legal field,” Woods said. “It was exciting to hear about the new pre-law programs ABAC has developed with the help of the same outstanding professors who once taught me. I wish all the current and future pre-law students well, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to give back to the ABAC community that gave so much to me during my time as a Stallion.”

ABAC’s Pre-Law students are provided with a strong foundation in political science, history, communication, and ethics, preparing them for success in law school and beyond. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and networking opportunities with accomplished alumni like Holton and Woods, students gain the knowledge and confidence to pursue meaningful careers in the legal profession.

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