Watkins & Eager attorneys Walter Brand, Corey Hinshaw, Emily Tate, and Mollie Harper joined community leaders and supporters for the Fall 2025 Mississippi College Celebration Gala on September 18 at the A.E. Wood Coliseum. The evening’s program was headlined by actress, comedian, and bestselling author Leanne Morgan, whose performance drew enthusiastic applause from attendees.
This year’s gala marked a milestone as Mississippi College celebrated its bicentennial year. Known as the university’s flagship fundraising event, the celebration supports scholarships and athletic programs, bringing alumni, donors, and friends together in a display of school pride and generosity.
Pictured from left to right at the event are Granville and Emily Tate, Walter and Anna Brand, featured guest Leanne Morgan, Joanna and Corey Hinshaw, and Mollie and James Harper.