Jade McFarlane-Rowtham

Jade McFarlane-Rowtham is a fourth-year, part-time evening Juris Doctor Candidate at Georgia State University’s College of Law and currently serves as Stanton Law’s 2024-25 Law Clerk.

During her time in law school, Jade has been actively involved in various student organizations and leadership roles. She served as the 2023-24 Clerk for the Russell Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, was elected as the Student Bar Association’s 2022-23 2L Part-time senator and was re-elected as the 2023-24 3L Part-time senator. Jade is a dedicated member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, the Black Law Students Association, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys, and the Gate City Bar Association. Demonstrating exceptional dedication, she has worked full-time throughout her law school journey while attending classes in the evening.

Before pursuing her Juris Doctor, Jade completed her undergraduate studies at Georgia State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Psychology. Her undergraduate years were marked by active involvement and leadership. Jade served as the Parliamentarian for the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), the Professional Development Chair for Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and the President of the Pre-Law Society. She was also a weekly, committed volunteer at the Atlanta Community Food Bank.

Originally from London, England, Jade has spent the past nine years embracing the Southern charm of Atlanta and exploring the U.S. Her favorite place in Atlanta is the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, where she can often be found chatting with the plants—she swears they listen. Jade is also the proud mother to her dog, Theodore, and her cat, Kai. In her spare time, she enjoys building intricate LEGO sets, playing Hogwarts legacy, ice-skating and reading.