Deana Holiday Ingraham is an accomplished attorney, public servant, and community advocate whose career reflects more than two decades of leadership across government, business, health, and child-serving systems. Admitted to practice in Georgia and Florida, Deana brings a rare combination of legal acumen, policy expertise, and executive-level experience to her Government Affairs, Business Law, Health Law, and Child Advocacy practice.

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Clients turn to Deana for strategic, solutions-focused counsel grounded in a deep understanding of how laws are written, interpreted, and implemented. Her background includes significant work in legislation and regulatory policy, organizational governance, public-sector administration, and civil litigation—making her a trusted advisor for businesses, public agencies, nonprofits, and families navigating complex legal and governmental landscapes.

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A Career Built at the Intersection of Law and Public Service

Her career spans high-impact leadership roles in state and local government, education, health-related initiatives, and the juvenile justice system. From representing clients in administrative and legislative matters to strengthening statewide youth and health programs, Deana brings a rare combination of legal expertise, policy insight, and hands-on operational experience. As a former Mayor, agency director, and child advocacy leader, she understands how law and policy intersect—and uses that knowledge to help clients solve problems, influence outcomes, and drive meaningful, community-centered change.

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Leadership Beyond the Courtroom

A committed civic leader, Deana served eight years as Mayor of East Point, Georgia, following four years as a citywide Councilmember. She has held influential roles on national, state, and regional boards, including the National League of Cities Board of Directors, the Georgia Municipal Association Board of Directors, and numerous councils and committees focused on youth, education, health, and municipal governance.

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Her extensive nonprofit, community, and professional service—spanning child advocacy organizations, educational boards, bar associations, and civic groups—reflects her lifelong dedication to building stronger, healthier, and more equitable communities.

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Education and Professional Formation

Deana earned her Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, where she served on the Howard Law Journal and was recognized as a Merit Scholar and J. Franklyn Bourne Scholar. She also holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice, with a specialty in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice, from Nova Southeastern University. She graduated magna cum laude from Florida A&M University with a degree in Accounting/Business Administration and minors in Psychology and Criminal Justice.

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Her academic achievements, combined with specialized professional development in child welfare, mediation, restorative practices, leadership, and campaign strategy, strengthen her ability to advise clients facing multifaceted legal and policy challenges.

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A Trusted Partner for Clients Seeking Impactful Results

Across every role—attorney, advocate, educator, executive, and elected official—Deana Holiday Ingraham has been guided by a commitment to fairness, integrity, and community-centered problem solving. Clients value her ability to bring legal clarity to complex issues, anticipate obstacles, craft practical solutions, and advance priorities with purpose and precision.

Whether advocating at the Capitol, advising a business on legal strategy, supporting healthcare and youth-serving providers, or standing up for the rights of children and families, Deana offers a steady, informed, and compassionate presence every step of the way and she is committed to delivering thoughtful counsel, effective advocacy, and solutions that make an impact.

Deana and her husband Willie Ingraham, Jr. are the proud parents of their daughter Nia.

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