Portrait of Marissa "Missy" Torgerson

Marissa "Missy" Torgerson

Attorney

Marissa "Missy" Torgerson represents businesses and management teams in complex employment and commercial disputes, bringing a thoughtful, pragmatic approach shaped by nearly seven years of employee-side advocacy. Her background provides her with a well-rounded perspective on workplace issues, enabling her to anticipate opposing arguments and counsel clients toward practical, cost‑effective resolutions.

Missy’s practice focuses on employment and commercial litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour collective actions, restrictive covenant disputes, and construction-related conflicts. She manages litigation from start to finish, handling all phases of a case, such as pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations. Clients value her ability to communicate clearly, remain transparent throughout the process, and keep their business goals at the center of every strategic decision.

A core element of Missy’s professional identity is her commitment to mentorship and community involvement. Having benefited from strong mentors early in her career, she is dedicated to fostering meaningful professional relationships and supporting the development of the next generation of attorneys. She regularly takes on leadership roles in legal organizations focused on mentorship, professional development, and inclusion in the legal profession.

Missy approaches the attorney‑client relationship with empathy, kindness, and honesty, believing that trust and open communication are essential to effective representation. She strives to be a steady, reliable advocate for clients navigating challenging disputes, helping them move forward with confidence.

Outside of her legal practice, Missy is a certified yoga instructor and an avid live music fan. She also enjoys thrift shopping and discovering unique finds, a hobby that reflects her creative and thoughtful approach both personally and professionally.

    Education

    • Emory University School of Law (J.D.)
    • University of South Carolina (B.A., magna cum laude)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Georgia

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
    • United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

    Professional Affiliations

    • Federal Bar Association, Treasurer
    • Stonewall Bar Association, Board Member
    • Labor and Employment Mentorship Academy, Vice-Chair
    • Georgia Association for Women Lawyers, Mentorship Chair
    • Georgia Younger Lawyers Division, Board Member

    Recognitions

    • Volunteer Award - Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
    • Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2025 - 2027)
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Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.