Bio
As a thoughtful and strategic advocate, Whitley Pannell brings
a strong foundation in legal analysis and advocacy to her work representing
clients in complex litigation matters. She leverages her experience and skills
to support clients through all stages of litigation, including discovery,
motion practice, and trial preparation.
Known for her meticulous attention to detail and clear
communication, she excels at distilling complex legal concepts into persuasive
arguments tailored to judges, clients, and other stakeholders. Her clients and
colleagues appreciate her calm, solutions-oriented demeanor and her commitment
to achieving favorable outcomes.
Before joining Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila, Whitley served
as a judicial law clerk in the Mississippi Court of Appeals, where she honed
her legal writing and research skills and gained valuable insight into judicial
decision making. This experience informs her practical approach to case
development and her ability to anticipate and address issues with clarity and
precision.
Experience
Clerkships
Credentials
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., 2022
Sherman Minton Moot Court Executive Competition Coordinator
Sherman Minton Moot Court Competition Quarterfinalist
Crimson Tier Pro Bono Service Award
Black Law Student Association
Business & Law Society
Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business, M.B.A., Business Administration, 2021
SKK GSB Scholarship Recipient<
Hampton University, B.A., Political Science, 2018, magna cum laude
Student Representative to the Board of Trustees
Hampton University Debate Team Captain
National HBCU Debate Champion, 2018
Political Science Departmental Award
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Gamma Theta Chapter
Bar Admissions
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi