During the ALFA International (ALFAI) Annual Business Meeting in New York City on October 24, 2024, Tim Peeples, a shareholder of Daniel Coker, ALFAI’s member firm in Oxford, Jackson and Gulfport, Mississippi, was honored with the prestigious 2024 Nathan Fishbach Attorney of the Year Award.
This noteworthy accolade, named in memory of Nathan Fishbach, the inaugural recipient of the ALFAI Attorney of the Year Award, stands as a testament to the best qualities embodied by an attorney, a supportive ALFAI colleague and a true friend. ALFAI is proud to honor Nathan’s enduring legacy through this award.
Tim is a respected attorney, a pillar of support and a vibrant force within the ALFAI network. He serves as the Labor & Employment Practice Group Vice-Chair and is the group’s 2025 Seminar Program Chair. Tim also actively engages with many other ALFAI practice groups, highlighting his dedication to enhancing the ALFAI network.
His commitment does not stop there. Tim also provides his leadership as a member of ALFAI’s Marketing and North American Membership Committees, where his insights help shape the organization’s future.
But what truly sets him apart is his unwavering willingness to lend a hand to his colleagues. A perfect example of his generosity is when he took time over a weekend to show a client’s son around his hometown college campus and even attend a football game with him.
Tim’s dedication also extends to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. He has provided valuable advice to young attorneys in ALFAI’s Future Leaders Practice Group as they prepare to present at ALFAI events.
Jessica Zaroski Bauer, CEO of ALFAI, expressed her admiration, stating, “Tim is not only a dear friend but also an exceptional attorney. His commitment to the practice of law is inspiring, and his unwavering dedication to ALFAI, his clients and his colleagues truly embodies the spirit of the ALFAI network. Congratulations, Tim, on this well-deserved honor!”