In a recent acknowledgment of exceptional dedication within the legal administration field, Porsha Winfrey received the Babe Atkins-Byrne Excellence in Legal Administration Award. The Cobb County Bar Association honored Winfrey during their annual Law Day event last Friday, for her contributions to the Cobb Superior Court as the Drug Treatment Court Coordinator. The award highlights individuals who significantly enhance the administration of justice and further the Rule of Law and the Constitution.
Winfrey's achievements include national recognition as a leader of one of the top 10 drug courts in the country. The Cobb Drug Treatment Court not only excels on a national level, but it also functions as a Mentor Court for other drug courts, shaping the broader landscape of judicial approaches to addiction treatment. Judge Kimberly A. Childs, in bestowing the award, lauded Winfrey's impact. “Porsha works hard and exhibits a drive and passion that is noticed by everyone around her. Under her leadership, the program has been renewed and streamlined, making it one of the top-recognized treatment courts in the country. I am very proud of her!” Cobb Accountability Courts Director Jennifer Tillery shared in an interview with Cobb County Court's official publication.
While expressing his commendation, Superior Court Judge Jason D. Marbutt remarked, “Porsha is one of those people who make others around her better. They are better because of her support. They are better because of the example she sets. Her service is invaluable,” as obtained by the Cobb County Court's official publication. Furthermore, Porsha’s tenure since 2021 has been marked by a reinvigoration and streamlining of the program, bolstering its stature within the national context of treatment-oriented judicial programs.
