40 Under 40: LeRoya Chester Jennings

Founding Partner of Chester Jennings & Smith LeRoya Chester Jennings of Atlanta (B.S., psychology, '01) is among the University of Georgia Alumni Association 40 Under 40 Class of 2017:

a former prosecutor who has worked in various prosecuting agencies - the City of Atlanta, the Fulton County District Attorney's Office, the Coweta County Solicitor's Office and the DeKalb County Solicitor's Office.

Chester Jennings is also dedicated to educating her peers and the public.  In addition to lecturing on trial advocacy to prosecutors, police, and the community, LeRoya has also served as an instructor for the Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of Georgia and as a guest speaker at George State University, Westwood College, and several Fulton and DeKalb County schools.

Extraordinary graduates with a heart for the community and a desire to serve. Congratulation to the entire 40 Under 40 Class of 2017.