RaToya Gilmer was born and raised in Edwards, MS. Law has always been a passion for RaToya. After graduating from Raymond High School in May 2006, she attended Tougaloo College and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science in May 2010. While at Tougaloo College she participated in the pre-law program where her passion for law was enhanced. So, it was only natural that she went directly to law school after graduating from Tougaloo College.
While in law school she was able to enhance her love for giving back to the community with her passion for law. She dedicated her law school experience to working for indigent and underrepresented individuals. RaToya graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Law in May 2013. She was admitted to practice law in the state of Mississippi in September 2013.
RaToya began her legal career at the firm, Precious Martin Sr. & Associates, PLLC (PTM). RaToya embodied the mantra of PTM, “Real People Helping Real People,” and as an associate there, she advocated for clients in the areas of domestic relations, personal injury, medical malpractice, and expungments. RaToya has not forfeited her love for giving back to the community. As an attorney, she has planned and participated in statewide expungements workshops to help revitalize and restore communities around the state. She is bringing her experience, passion for the law and love for the community to Gilmer & Green Legal Group, PLLC to continue to uplift clients and the community.
EDUCATION
- Tougaloo College, B.A. Political Science, 2010
- University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 2013
BAR LOCATION
- Mississippi State Bar, 2013
- United States District Court for the Southern District
- United States District Court for the Northern District
ORGANIZATIONS & AFFILIATIONS
Mississippi Bar Association
- Member, Young Lawyers Division
- Member, Women in the Profession, 2018 – present
- Member, 2018 Leadership Forum
Magnolia Bar Association
- Community service Co-chair, 2017 – 2019
- President-elect, 2018-2019
- President, 2019-2020
Mississippi Association for Justice
Capital Area Bar Association
- Solo/Small Firm Committee Co-chair, 2017 – 2019
Metro Jackson Black Women Lawyer’s Association
Women for Progress
Mississippi Women Lawyer’s Association
Associate, Charles Clark Chapter of the American Inns of Court
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Alfred Rhodes Service Award, Magnolia Bar Association
Certificate of Appreciation, Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Services
