Meet Madeleine

To this day, I remember the moment I decided Brookhaven would be my forever home. When I moved to Georgia in 2008, I had the opportunity to drive through Brookhaven to meet a friend who lived off Dresden Drive. I was immediately struck by the charming quality of our neighborhoods’ beautiful homes and majestic trees. Children were playing in the yards, neighbors were chatting and friendly faces were waving back at me. What a tranquil haven in the middle of metro Atlanta! I knew Brookhaven was where I was meant to put down roots, raise a family and give back to my community.

Since then, I have witnessed every day how our neighbors are our city’s greatest strength. We have built a beautiful community and a wonderful quality of life. I believe that as Brookhaven continues to develop, our leaders must ensure we maintain the character of our neighborhoods. As your Councilmember, I will listen to you and lead in the best interest of our district for a bright future.

More About Madeleine

Experience 

Madeleine is ready to lead District 3. Madeleine is an equity partner in the law firm of Morgan & Morgan – the biggest plaintiff’s law firm in America. Madeleine is dedicated to representing individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others and has a long history of fighting cases on behalf of injured children. She believes the most important thing a lawyer can do is fight injustice. 

While serving as interim co-managing partner at Morgan & Morgan Atlanta. Madeleine excelled in budgeting and management oversight of her firm’s multi-million-dollar business. Madeleine continues her leadership and management duties, in addition to her case work, by contributing to the training and mentorship of the firm’s new lawyers. Her firm understands the importance she places on being a parent and a community leader.

Madeleine graduated with a Journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma. While in college, she was a news anchor for the University of Oklahoma’s daily newscast and an intern for the Oklahoma State Senate. She received her Juris Doctorate from Georgia State University. 

Madeleine served as a City of Brookhaven Planning Commissioner from January 2017 until July 2019.  Madeleine developed a wealth of knowledge about Brookhaven’s comprehensive plan, zoning initiatives, and development. She demonstrated the ability to listen and respond, ask important questions and has a proven track record of ensuring the vision of our neighborhoods is realized.

Service 

Madeleine is service-oriented. As the granddaughter of a minister and daughter of a teacher, she has grown up in an environment of giving back and community involvement. She received her J.D. degree with High Pro Bono Distinction (100+ hours of pro bono service). 

She volunteers throughout the state at locations such as CHOA, the Atlanta Community Food Bank, and Noah’s Ark, in addition to organizing an annual clothing drive for Atlanta Mission. She is also an officer of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and board member of the Civil Justice Political Action Committee. 

Madeleine and her family live off Osborne Road in the Arbors at Brookhaven neighborhood, where her husband, Tyson, is their HOA president. In addition to their young son Parker, Madeleine and Tyson have two beloved dogs, Boomer and Bear. When the weather is nice, you can usually find the Simmons family at Brookhaven Park.