Athens City Schools is proud to welcome our guest speaker, Elizabeth “Liz” Huntley, an accomplished litigation attorney, dedicated child advocate, author, and lecturer. Mrs. Huntley practices law at Lightfoot, Franklin & White, LLC in Birmingham and regularly serves as a motivational speaker for groups and organizations throughout the country. She often references her own journey as described in her published memoir titled “More Than A Bird”. An inspirational leader, Mrs. Huntley actively participates in numerous civic and professional organizations. Much of her volunteer time is dedicated to expanding high-quality Pre-K to all four-year-olds in Alabama. Mrs. Huntley is the recipient of many professional honors and awards, including membership in The National Black Lawyers–Top 100 organization, an Alabama Law Foundation Fellow, and has also been selected by Super Lawyers as a Mid-South Super Lawyer. Mrs. Huntley has received several state and national awards as well for her work with children, including the DRI National Lifetime Achievement Award, 2020 Momentum Top 5 “Women of Impact” Award, and a 2021 Alabama Women's First Award. Mrs. Huntley serves on multiple state and national civic boards, commissions, and task forces. She earned her law degree from the University of Alabama School of Law, where she serves on the Law School Foundation Board of Governors. She received her undergraduate degree from Auburn University and is a member of the Auburn University Board of Trustees. Mrs. Huntley is also the president and co-founder of The Hope Institute, an organization that helps schools build a culture of character for their students. Mrs. Huntley and her husband Tony live in Clanton, Alabama, and have three children. Learn more: www.lizhuntley.com
