Connell Cummings is pleased to announce that co-founder Katie B. Connell received the State Bar of Georgia’s Joseph T. Tuggle, Jr. Professionalism Award. Presented by the Bar’s Family Law Section, the award is given annually to a lawyer or judge who best exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism in the practice of family law. Katie was recognized at the annual Georgia Family Law Institute held last month in Amelia Island, Fla.

Katie is a respected leader in Georgia’s family law community. Known for her balanced, client-focused approach, Katie brings both legal and financial acumen to complex family law matters, including divorce, custody, and high-net-worth asset division. She is a frequent collaborator with fellow practitioners and an advocate for elevating professionalism in the practice of law.

She has been named among Best Lawyers’ top family lawyers in Georgia since 2020, and in 2025, earned the title of “Atlanta Family Lawyer of the Year.” She is recognized in Georgia Super Lawyers annually, including the publication’s “Top 100 Super Lawyers” list, and is regularly selected for Georgia Trend’s “Legal Elite.” Earlier in her career, she was named to Atlanta Magazine’s “Rising Stars” and honored as one of Georgia’s “40 Under 40” best and brightest. In addition to her accolades, Katie was appointed by former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal to the Georgia Commission on Child Support in 2013, where she continues to serve and co-chairs the Statute Review Committee.

Katie is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and currently serves as the organization’s Georgia Chapter Secretary and as a member of the national Board of Governors. She is an active member of the State Bar of Georgia’s Family Law Section, where she presently serves on the Executive Committee. Katie has held numerous leadership positions, including past president of the Charles L. Weltner Family Law Inn of Court and past chair for the State Bar of Georgia’s Young Lawyers Division, Family Law Section. 

She earned her J.D. from Mercer University after completing both a Master of Accountancy and a B.S.B.A. in accounting from Auburn University.

Connell Cummings is a premier family law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in child custody, alimony, child support, and related matters. The firm’s attorneys and professional staff provide dedicated, professional, and individualized advocacy to clients. They are committed to achieving favorable outcomes tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring the highest level of care and professionalism throughout the legal process. For more information, visit www.connellcummings.com.