Megan Ballard Mitchell

Megan Ballard Mitchell is an attorney at The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell in Atlanta, Georgia. She focuses her practice on Title IX civil rights matters and criminal defense. Ms. Mitchell represents clients in court, administrative hearings, and disciplinary proceedings involving schools, colleges, and universities. Her work combines careful investigation, thorough preparation, and personalized attention to help clients protect their rights and pursue fair outcomes.

Ms. Mitchell earned her J.D. from Emory University School of Law, where she served as Student Body President, participated in Moot Court Society, and was voted Most Outstanding Third Year Student. She also received the Robert Beyart Award for Professionalism and Ethics and the Emory Law Class of 1964 Scholarship. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from the University of North Carolina, where she was named to the Dean’s List.

Ms. Mitchell began her legal career as a Public Defender in Georgia’s Northeastern Judicial Circuit, serving Hall County and Dawson County. She later worked as an Attorney Advisor for the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, where she reviewed Title IX investigations involving colleges, universities, and K-12 schools. This experience supports her ability to evaluate evidence, understand institutional procedures, and advocate for clients facing serious legal or disciplinary concerns.

Megan Ballard Mitchell is affiliated with the Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, the Atlanta Bar Association, and the YMCA Youth & Government Alumni Advisory Board. She is admitted to the State Bar of Georgia. Through her work in Title IX matters, criminal defense, and civil rights issues, Ms. Mitchell provides practical guidance, clear communication, and dedicated advocacy for clients navigating important legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Offices of M. Ballard Mitchell
• Member, State Bar of Georgia
• Member, Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, Atlanta Bar Association
• Alumni Advisory Board, YMCA Youth & Government

Licensed State

• Georgia

Education

• Emory University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina
  BA in Political Science & International Studies

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