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10/07/2026

Congratulations to Mayo Mallette founding attorneys Pope Mallette and Cal Mayo, both recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.

Pope is recognized for Municipal Law, reflecting decades of counsel to Mississippi municipalities, including the City of Oxford, and has been included since 2010. Cal is recognized for Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Intellectual Property, and Litigation-Patent, and has been included since
2001.

Best Lawyers recognition is based entirely on peer review, with about 5% of lawyers in the U.S. included. We’re pleased to see Pope and Cal recognized by their peers once again.

09/14/2026

Mayo Mallette advises Mississippi municipalities, counties and public entities on matters involving governance, contracts, zoning, annexation, utilities, public records, employment and public infrastructure.

From day-to-day counsel to high-stakes disputes, the firm helps public officials and boards make decisions that are legally sound, clearly documented and responsive to the communities they serve.

Learn more about Mayo Mallette’s local government experience: www.mayomallette.com/local-government

09/07/2026

Colleges and universities are managing legal questions that extend across many parts of campus life, from governance and compliance to employment, student matters, public records and litigation.

Mayo Mallette represents Mississippi higher education institutions in matters involving civil rights and discrimination claims, tenure and employment disputes, student discipline and due process, collegiate athletics, institutional controversies and general litigation.

Learn more about Mayo Mallette’s higher education law experience: www.mayomallette.com/higher-education

08/31/2026

Mediation and arbitration can give parties a more focused, confidential way to resolve complex disputes.

At Mayo Mallette, Cal Mayo and Pope Mallette serve as neutrals in commercial, employment, construction, real estate and other civil matters. Their work is informed by years of trial experience and a practical understanding of litigation risk.

08/24/2026

Congratulations to John Mayo on his induction as a Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation during the organization’s July gathering in Biloxi.

The Mississippi Bar Foundation recognizes attorneys for professionalism, leadership and service to the legal profession. We’re pleased to see John honored among this year’s inductees.

08/21/2026

As a new school year begins, Mississippi school districts are managing the legal decisions that support daily operations, from policies and personnel matters to procurement, public records, student privacy, discipline procedures and special education compliance.

Mayo Mallette advises school districts and boards when these issues become complex, time-sensitive or likely to escalate, helping leaders make decisions that are practical, well-documented and legally sound.

Learn how Mayo Mallette supports Mississippi school districts and boards: www.mayomallette.com/k-12-education

07/14/2026

Attorneys Cal Mayo and Paul Watkins of Mayo Mallette successfully defended a lawsuit brought against the University of Mississippi and the University-Oxford Airport by a private air transportation service. The jet service, which regularly operates out of the Airport, alleged that the University had agreed to lease it a portion of the Airport for its private use. The Circuit Court of Lafayette County dismissed the lawsuit, finding that the plaintiff had failed to allege the existence of an enforceable contract between the parties. The plaintiff has appealed the dismissal.

07/06/2026

Paul Watkins recently completed a spring semester teaching Employment Discrimination at the University of Mississippi School of Law.

The course helps students understand how workplace discrimination claims are assessed, litigated, and defended. Paul supplements the class with current cases throughout the semester, keeping students engaged with recent decisions and how courts are applying the law in real time.

“I enjoy working with students because they bring new perspectives and different questions to the material,” Paul said. “Teaching also keeps me current. I’ve taught at the law school since 2021. Each week, I’m reviewing new cases and developments in employment discrimination law, and that directly informs my practice.”

We appreciate the way Paul’s role at the law school allows him to support future attorneys while staying closely connected to a practice area that remains central to Mayo Mallette’s work.

06/30/2026

Congratulations to Mary Ann Connell on her induction into Phi Beta Kappa, one of the nation’s oldest and most respected honor societies.

After serving as university attorney for the University of Mississippi for more than two decades, Mary Ann joined Mayo Mallette as an attorney and was part of our firm for many years. Those who worked alongside her here know her as a thoughtful lawyer, generous colleague, and warm presence to all. We’re pleased to join in celebrating this well-deserved honor.

Photo courtesy of the University of Mississippi Foundation.

06/25/2026

Attorney Paul Watkins of Mayo Mallette recently secured the dismissal of a lawsuit against a professor at William Carey University's College of Osteopathic Medicine in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi. The professor had been accused of discriminating against the student because of his race and disability status, defaming the student, and tortiously interfering with the student's contract with the University. The student has appealed the dismissal.

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