Heather Johnston
Attorney
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Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia 2017
B.S. in Public Policy
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, Georgia 2023
Juris Doctor
Background
Heather Johnston is an Attorney with Meriwether & Tharp,
LLC. Born and raised in Blue Ridge, Georgia, Ms. Johnston left the mountains
and moved to Atlanta to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. There, she
served on the Undergraduate Judiciary Cabinet, interned on Capitol Hill in
Washington, D.C. for a Georgia Congressman, and graduated summa cum laude with
a degree in Public Policy.
In 2023, Ms. Johnston received her Juris Doctorate from
Georgia State University's College of Law with highest distinctions in the
Public Service and Pro Bono program. In addition, Ms. Johnston served as
president of the Family Law Society, received her Guardian Ad Litem certificate
through the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), and worked with
clients of all backgrounds through her 100+ hours of pro bono service of
legitimization clinics, domestic violence prevention, family law clinics, and
more.
Ms. Johnston also worked with AVLF's Safe Families Office,
where she helped clients secure protective orders.
From 2022-2023, Ms. Johnston participated in the Welter
Family Law Inn of Court. In 2023, she received the Custer-Tuggle Award of
Excellence in Family Law.
In addition to her extensive experience working in family
law, Ms. Johnston's personal experience with her own 2022 divorce has familiarized
her with the personal and professional knowledge needed to advocate for
you.
Outside of work, Ms. Johnston enjoys volleyball, matcha
lattes, and good conversation.