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Mawuli Mel Davis is a founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm where he leads its civil rights division. Davis attended the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, where he played varsity basketball and earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, and served in the U.S. Navy as an officer for nearly 10 years.…

When it comes to race and the stand your ground law in Georgia, there seems to be a separate level of proof that must be reached. This week the trial ended for Jessie Murray, a Black man who was beaten while trying to rescue his wife from four drunken White men. During the beating, his…

What do you do when stopped by police? The recent shootings of Black men while driving has been alarming. Attorney Mawuli Mel Davis of the Davis Bozeman Law Firm gives three key things to do when confronted with law enforcement.

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Rolling out talked exclusively to attorney Mawuli Mel Davis about handling police misconduct, legally. It seems today that we’re hearing more and more about not just police mistakes but outright police abuse. In your opinion, what has gone wrong with policing? Over-militarization. You have a number of officers who have come back from war and…

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When it comes to knowing the law and knowing your rights, it is important to have a good lawyer. In Atlanta, you cannot go wrong by choosing attorney Mawuli “Mel” Davis of the Davis-Bozeman Law Firm. Davis is a self-described activist attorney who takes on hard social issues and represents many who would not normally…

The search for a lawyer in traumatic circumstances can often be a difficult decision. One Atlanta-based law firm has continued to address the plight of the community and has been recognized for its actions. The Davis Bozeman Law Firm was recently recognized for its actions by the African Community Centers for Unity and Self-Determination…

With their professional portfolio and educational pedigree, the legal lions of The Davis Bozeman Law Firm could have easily gone anywhere in the country and cordoned themselves off from the very community from which they emanated. But there is a reason why Mawuli Davis, one of the partners of The Davis Bozeman Law Firm, was…

Someone knows who killed Secoriea Turner. That was the message during a recent press conference that featured Turner’s family and their attorneys from the Davis Bozeman law firm. On July 13, Turner’s parents, Charmaine Turner and Secoriey Williams, attended the press conference that was streamed to media outlets via Zoom. “Secoriea wasn’t a hard child…

The city of Atlanta showed up in droves for a special stage adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ New York Times bestseller, Between the World and Me. The one-day, two-show affair — produced, developed and directed by Apollo Theater executive producer Kamilah Forbes — took place in front of a packed house on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019,…

Kathleen Bertrand is a multifaceted writer and recording artist with a stunning three-octave vocal range. The Atlanta native and Spelman College graduate has performed at two Olympic Games and jazz festivals around the globe, toured and recorded with jazz vibraphonist Roy Ayers, and recorded six CDs. Bertrand currently serves as founder and executive producer of BronzeLens Film…

The city of Atlanta plays host to the 36th annual National Black Prosecutor’s Association Conference and Job Fair July 14-20, where legal minds from every sector of the country gather to brainstorm how restorative justice can be achieved for all. While the festivities began this past weekend, Monday’s luncheon, held in the grand ballroom of…

Rolling out hosted its inaugural “Justice for All” awards ceremony June 27, 2019, in the Atlanta City Hall Atrium. The event honored some of the top legal minds in metropolitan Atlanta. Honorees included lawyers Teddy Astin, Mawuli Davis, Lerae Funderburg, Jimmy C. Gardner, Keith E. Gammage, Gerald A. Griggs, Preston James IV, Jabari A. Jones, Julie Kert, David Mitchell, Angelo Pinto, Shequel Ross, Tiffany…

Several of the top legal minds in Atlanta were honored at rolling out‘s 2019 “Justice for All” gala. Held June 27 at Atlanta City Hall, the event was moderated by Rashad Richey and Christal Jordan and highlighted the importance of ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity for justice. Honorees included lawyers Teddy Astin, Mawuli…

Last Tuesday’s Georgia primary election had a host of runoffs and razor-thin margins of victory for many candidates. Now, Dekalb County, Georgia, leaders that include Attorney Mawuli Davis and Gerald Griggs, SCLC leader Nate Miller and NAACP leader Teresa Hardy and candidate Pastor Sabrina McKenzie are raising an alarm for voters. At issue are outstanding…

On May 18, 2018, Korean immigrant and business owner Doo Wan Lee made a decision that has changed his life forever. Doo is the owner of the once prosperous Doo’s Seafood and Deli, that once had 3 locations in the metro Atlanta area. He sold two of his stores and now owns only the location in Snellville,…

On Monday, rolling out reported the assault of a woman by her Korean boss at an Atlanta metro area takeout restaurant. A video recorded by a customer named Markus Moultrie showed Mr. Lee, the owner of Doo’s Seafood and Deli located in Snellville, Georgia, violently assault Ju’Nea Turner, an employee and single mom of two. According…

Baby AJ Burgess has been released from Egleston Children’s Hospital after a successful kidney transplant surgery. “This family has fought hard and Baby AJ has fought even harder to see this day. The family thanks the community for supporting them and praying for their son. They would also like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff…

A child’s life is hanging in the balance in Atlanta because of a hospital’s cruel decision. AJ Dickerson, 2, was born without kidneys and is medically fragile. It was determined that his father, Anthony Dickerson, was a perfect match and plans were made to transplant his left kidney to his son. But because of a parole…