Charlottesville, VA — Gabriel May is continuing his distinguished journey in law and public service as he completes Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer training at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
A graduate of Columbia High School, Gabriel began his higher education at William Carey University, where he demonstrated early leadership as Student Government President. He later pursued his academic passion for law and government at the University of Southern Mississippi, earning a Master’s Degree in Political Science, before completing his Juris Doctor at Mississippi College School of Law.
During his time at Mississippi College School of Law, Gabriel built an exceptional record of leadership and academic achievement. His roles included Dean’s Ambassador, President of the Federalist Society, Student Editor for the Forces Law Review, Program Director for the Military Justice Society, and Problems Editor on the Moot Court Board. He also competed in moot court competitions and earned recognition as a semi-Finalist in National Arbitration.
Gabriel’s legal training was further strengthened through prestigious internships with the JAG Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina; the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, D.C.; and the Mississippi Court of Appeals under Presiding Judge Virginia Carlton. Prior to attending law school, he also gained valuable experience working in the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office.
Following graduation from law school, Gabriel commissioned in the United States Army and successfully completed the Direct Commission Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. He is currently undergoing JAG Officer training, preparing for a career serving both the nation and members of the Armed Forces.
Upon completion of his training, Gabriel, his wife Ella Rose May, and their daughter Lillian Gail will be stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he will begin his next chapter of military legal service.
