State Bar of Georgia Wellness Committee–Chair, Atlanta, GA
Role: VP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
R. Javoyne Hicks is a passionate advocate for wellness within the legal profession. She chairs the State Bar of Georgia Attorney Wellness Committee and actively participates in the Lawyers Assistance Program and the Suicide Awareness and Prevention Committee. As the Secretary of the State Bar and a member of the Executive Committee for the Georgia State Bar’s Board of Governors, Javoyne emphasizes the importance of holistic wellness—covering physical, mental, social, and financial aspects.
Javoyne has shared her expertise as a speaker and panelist for various organizations and numerous continuing legal education (CLE) classes on wellness and suicide prevention. She was instrumental in creating the State Bar of Georgia’s first Wellness and Practical Skills 12-hour CLE Seminar and transitioned the second annual event to a virtual format during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presently in its 5th year, it is now a Wellness Institute. Javoyne was also instrumental in developing a new Center for Lawyer Well-Being for the State Bar of Georgia. Javoyne’s commitment to wellness extends beyond lawyers. She also serves as a member of the Georgia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
As the dynamic owner and CEO of Magnifying Synergy, Javoyne is a certified executive leadership, life, and mindset coach, as well as a certified mediator. Her extensive legal background and leadership experience underpin her commitment to wellbeing. She is also certified in the Tree of Humanity coaching program, which helps individuals achieve the lives they desire and deserve.
Javoyne’s leadership experience includes serving as Chief of Staff of the Environmental Protection Agency, Region 4 under the Obama Administration, Acting District Attorney for DeKalb County, Georgia, and most recently, Clerk of Court for the DeKalb County State and Magistrate Courts. She has managed large teams and is adept at navigating the complexities of employment issues in diverse workforces.
Her professional involvement extends to serving as a past president of the DeKalb Bar Association and holding board positions with the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Leadership Georgia. Currently, in addition to the activities mentioned, Javoyne also volunteers with the Stewart Foundation, focusing on youth development, and the Community and College Partners Program (C2P2), which connects academic institutions with local communities to enhance their environmental needs.
A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, Javoyne is an alumna of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she earned both her undergraduate and law degrees. She is the proud mother of two exceptional daughters, Victoria and Sydney.