Who We Are

Corrie Cockrell Carter and Courtney E. Cockrell are both attorneys and the proud granddaughters of James Charles Evers and great-nieces of Medgar and Myrlie Evers. Over fifty years before our acceptance to the University of Mississippi School of Law, our Uncle Medgar was denied admission solely because of his race. Therefore, we consider it a full circle moment to graduate from the same school that refused to admit him and take pride in knowing that we were able to finish something he started decades before. We recognize the tremendous responsibility that comes with carrying on the Evers legacy and are intentional and serious about ensuring that the contributions and sacrifices of our family members are recognized and celebrated forever.