Why It Matters
We Believe
At Brunini, we believe that:
- Our responsibility as attorneys involves allegiance to a sacred trust set forth by our Nation’s forefathers.
- As the arbiters, interpreters and crafters of the law, it is our duty and our privilege to advocate for the fundamental rights of every person, including not only the people who work within our corridors and those who come to us for aid, but also those in our community who may otherwise have no voice.
- All people deserve dignity and respect, no matter their circumstances, station, economic entitlements or lack thereof, without regard to their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, or any other factor that contributes to their uniqueness.
- A workplace and a work force that reflects the infinite variety of the American experience best fosters an environment in which all may contribute for the greater good.
Why It Matters
The cornerstone of Brunini’s success resides in our ability to deliver our best to our clients, without fail, each and every day. In our relentless pursuit of the exceptional, we measure by one yardstick only – the quality of our work.
To satisfy these standards requires not only the highest caliber of legal training and experience, but also an ability to apply unique perspectives and fresh approaches to resolve issues. At Brunini, one of Mississippi’s most diverse law firms, creative thinking thrives. We nurture an environment that encourages people with different backgrounds and life experiences to attain their potential, and to contribute in every way possible to achieve the results that our clients expect and deserve.
Diversity Snapshots
Because we celebrate our differences, and because we wish our attorneys to grow both professionally and personally, Brunini supports active participation in a variety of civic and cultural organizations. As a result of contributions made and leadership positions held by our attorneys, Brunini is solidly placed in the forefront of efforts to promote diversity and to advance opportunities for minorities and women in our region.
A representative list of organizations in which Brunini attorneys participate includes:
- National Bar Association
- Mississippi Bar Association, Women in the Profession Section
- Hinds County Bar Association, Diversity Committee (Chair)
- Magnolia Bar Association
- Jackson Metro Black Women Lawyers’ Association
- Mississippi Women Lawyers Association
- American Association of Nurse Attorneys
- Mississippi Women’s Forum
- Mississippi College School of Law, Minority Advisory Board
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Society of Women Accountants
- Mississippi School of Math and Science Foundation
- Jackson 2000
- Leadership Jackson
- 100 Black Men of Jackson
- United Way
Representative positions held, honors awarded:
- Robert Gibbs is past President of the Charles Clark Chapter of the American Inns of Court and the Mississippi Bar Foundation.
- Robert Gibbs was awarded the R. Jess Brown "Lawyer of the Year" Award for 2007.
- Lynne Green is past chair of the Estates and Trusts Section of the Mississippi Bar
- La’Verne Edney serves on the Board of Trustees of Mississippi College.
- Cheri Green has been selected as one of twelve recipients to receive the 2006 Mississippi Bar Young Lawyers Division “President’s Award” which is sponsored by Hancock Bank. Cheri was recognized for her efforts and dedication through the Young Lawyers Division Disaster Legal Assistance Program to those who survived Hurricane Katrina.
- Shunda Pounders currently serves on the Board of Directors for The MarChell Foundation and the Minority Advisory Board for Mississippi College School of Law
- Robert Gibbs is past President of 100 Black Men
- Sharon Bridges is the Regional Director for the National Bar Association Region V and Board Member for the National Bar Association Commercial Law Section.
- Lynne Green is currently the President of the Estate Planning Council of Mississippi and the incoming Mississippi State Chair for the American College of Trust and Estate Council
- Shunda Pounders is a Team Captain for the “Light the Night Walk” for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, “Captured the Kids” for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and “Visit the Children” for the Baptist Memorial Hospital.
- La’Verne Edney is Chairperson of the Ethics Committee of the Mississippi Bar Association.
- Robert Gibbs is a fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation, The American Bar Foundation, The American College of Trial Lawyers and the Mississippi Young Lawyers.
- Sharon Bridges is the Membership Chair for the American Bar Association Minority Trial Lawyer Section and Chair of the Hinds County Bar Association Diversity Committee.
- Lynne Green recently completed 2 terms on the Mississippi University for Women Foundation Board of Directors.
- Sharon Bridges serves on the planning committe for the DRI diversity conference and the planning committee for The Leadership Institute for Women of Color Attorneys in Law and Business.
- John Hall actively participates each year as an attorney coach for the High School Mock Trial competition sponsored by the Mississippi Bar Association and a trial academy coach for the Mississippi Defense Lawyers.
- La’Verne Edney was chosen as one of the top African American “Movers and Shakers” in 2005 by the Mississippi Business Chronicle.
- Sharon Bridges is a Board Member for the MS Cancer Society, Leadership Greater Jackson and the National Bar Association.
- Robert Gibbs has served as President of the Board of Governors for the Fifth Circuit Bar, 1999-2000; Chairman of the Bench and Bar Committee of the Hinds County Bar Association, 1999-2000; and the Board of Trustees for the Mississippi Bar Foundation.
- Anne Sanders and Lynne Green were both recipients of the Mississippi Business Journal’s “Mississippi’s 50 Leading Business Women”
- Sharon Bridges serves on the Mississippi Bar Association's Ethics Committee.
At Brunini, one of Mississippi’s most diverse law firms, creative thinking thrives.