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.
- Emory University School of Law (J.D.)
- University of South Carolina (B.A., magna cum laude)
- Georgia
- 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
- 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
- Volunteer Award - Georgia Association for Women Lawyers
- Super Lawyers Rising Star - 2025, 2026
