Meet Jackie Chrisp | Litigation Paralegal & Business Owner

Being inspired can oftentimes change the entire trajectory of your life. I believe that one of the most important aspects of creating a purposeful and fulfilling life is to find your inspiration. I am mostly inspired by individuals that overcame extreme adversity and succeeded. I have always been very inquisitive to learn about another person’s journey. Listening to others’ stories fills me with this newfound feeling of elevation and visions of endless possibilities. I believe inspiration is a prerequisite for success.

I am a paralegal, and my focus is employment litigation. I am employed with Radford & Keebaugh, LLC in Decatur, Georgia. I am blessed to work with a highly skilled team of attorneys and staff each day. I have almost ten years of experience in the legal field. Employment law is never dull, and I absolutely love it. People skills are essential in this area of law. You must have the ability to earn and maintain the trust and confidence with your clients. I am very passionate about employment law because when workers’ legal rights are violated by their employers, I work alongside the plaintiff’s-side employment attorneys and assist individuals who have been wronged.

I have been very blessed to have worked with so many intelligent, skilled and amazing legal professionals throughout my career. I would not be where I am without the many individuals who provided me with opportunities and poured into me along the way.

I have learned that commitment to perfecting your craft is continuous. Devote yourself to what you are passionate about. I am passionate about serving my clients daily.

I am also very excited to officially launch my embroidery business this spring. I have always wanted to own a business in addition to my legal career.

First and foremost, I am forever grateful for my parents. I grew up in a middle-class family, and I had a wonderful childhood.  I am so lucky to have had the opportunity to live at various U.S Army bases (including overseas bases) with my family.  I feel so blessed to have had an upbringing filled with love, guidance, and discipline. The values my parents instilled in me will forever be embedded in who I am.  We ate home-cooked dinners every night around the table, which taught me the importance of family time. Manners and integrity I learned from my parents that turned me into a classy, polite, and courteous young woman. My parents taught me the importance of work ethic, and no one owes you anything, so you must work hard for it. I  am a very kind and positive individual because my parents constantly poured perspective into my ever- growing mindset. My parents equipped me with the life skills to walk independently and fiercely into my journey. My mother is South Korean, my father is African American, and I got the best of both cultures growing up.  Most importantly, thank you, Mama and Daddy, for teaching to put God first. I can never thank you both for your time, love and support – you deserve a standing ovation.