Cory Wilson
Jan 27, 2016: Madison County Journal: Bomgar: No excuses for 2016
Rep. Cory Wilson (R-Madison), another freshman lawmaker, is also anxiously awaiting committee assignments, which he said would likely occur Thursday or Friday.
Rep. Cory Wilson (R-Madison), another freshman lawmaker, is also anxiously awaiting committee assignments, which he said would likely occur Thursday or Friday.
Dec 30, 3015: Madison County Journal: Legislators push for tax reform in '16
Freshman state Rep. Cory Wilson said his priorities are growing the economy, strengthening schools and preserving quality of life.
Freshman state Rep. Cory Wilson said his priorities are growing the economy, strengthening schools and preserving quality of life.
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June 3, 2015: Mississippi PEP: Reeves withdrawal from House race gives new seat to Cory Wilson
Cory Wilson will be the first legislator to represent the newly-created House District 73 following the withdrawal of John Reeves as a contender this week. |
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May 19, 2015: Y'all Politics: Cory Wilson Endorsed by Home Builders in HD73 race
The Home Builders Association of Mississippi has endorsed Republican Cory Wilson for Madison County’s House District 73. The endorsement for Madison’s new House seat is significant given the importance of home construction in Madison County, one of the state’s fastest-growing communities. The Home Builders’ endorsement of Cory Wilson also comes in an open seat Republican primary, something that indicates the strength of the Home Builders’ support.
The Home Builders Association of Mississippi has endorsed Republican Cory Wilson for Madison County’s House District 73. The endorsement for Madison’s new House seat is significant given the importance of home construction in Madison County, one of the state’s fastest-growing communities. The Home Builders’ endorsement of Cory Wilson also comes in an open seat Republican primary, something that indicates the strength of the Home Builders’ support.
Jan 22, 2015: Mississippi Business Journal: (VIDEO) ALAN TURNER: Wilson says he’s ready for elected office
C ory Wilson has decided the time is right to throw his hat into the ring for the new state House seat in Madison County.
C ory Wilson has decided the time is right to throw his hat into the ring for the new state House seat in Madison County.
Dec 13, 2014: Weidie Report: Taxpayer Flight to Political Event?
Others on the flight included State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, two Hosemann staffers, Cory Wilson, who is running for the legislature next year and works for Fitch, and even more interesting, State Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who had driven to North Mississippi with two staffers earlier in the day for insurance department business, flew back to Jackson on the plane for the return trip only.
Others on the flight included State Treasurer Lynn Fitch, two Hosemann staffers, Cory Wilson, who is running for the legislature next year and works for Fitch, and even more interesting, State Sen. Michael Watson of Pascagoula. State Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney, who had driven to North Mississippi with two staffers earlier in the day for insurance department business, flew back to Jackson on the plane for the return trip only.
Dec 12, 2014: Clarion Ledger: McDaniel’s supporters throw hats into political ring
At least one other Madison County seat will be in play next year, House District 73. The district is now in Hinds County, but will shift to Madison next year because of redistricting. Cory Wilson, former chief of staff for Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, plans to run for that seat.
At least one other Madison County seat will be in play next year, House District 73. The district is now in Hinds County, but will shift to Madison next year because of redistricting. Cory Wilson, former chief of staff for Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann, plans to run for that seat.
A native of Moss Point, Mississippi, Cory Wilson attended the University of Mississippi, where he graduated summa cum laude in Economics in 1992. He received a law degree from the Yale Law School in 1995, where he served as a member of the Yale Law Journal. Mr. Wilson served as law clerk for the Hon. Emmett R. Cox, United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit. Mr. Wilson then practiced law in Jackson from 1996 to 2008, focusing on business and complex litigation, corporate fiduciary cases, and other business defense litigation.
In 2005, President George W. Bush selected Mr. Wilson to join a twelve-person class of the White House Fellows program, one of the nation’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. As a White House Fellow from 2005-2006, Mr. Wilson served as a special assistant to Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. While at the Pentagon, Mr. Wilson assisted with Defense Department response efforts to Hurricane Katrina and in the stand-up of a task force to address improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat areas. As part of the White House Fellowship, Mr. Wilson also traveled to military posts and policy-related destinations across the U.S., Europe, North Africa, and Latin America. He interacted with senior government, business, and policy leaders, across the federal government. Mr. Wilson left private practice in 2008 to serve as Deputy Secretary of State and Chief of Staff for Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. In that position, he handled day to day operations of the 100-employee agency. Mr. Wilson helped set agency priorities in areas including elections, securities and charities regulation, business law reforms, administrative procedures, public lands, and legislation. Mr. Wilson handled personnel matters, including disciplinary appeals, implemented improved metrics for the agency, and had significant input in agency budgets. He was also frequently the Secretary’s representative in negotiations with senior business and government leaders. In October 2008, Mr. Wilson staffed five Secretaries of State on a DoD-sponsored delegation to bases in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Germany to study ways to improve the voting process for deployed troops.
At the beginning of 2011, Mr. Wilson returned to private practice. He became Of Counsel with the firm in July 2011, opening the Firm’s Metro Jackson office. In addition to litigation, Mr. Wilson has assisted clients in business formation, regulatory and legislative matters, and by providing strategic business counsel. Significant accomplishments since returning to private practice include:
In 2005, President George W. Bush selected Mr. Wilson to join a twelve-person class of the White House Fellows program, one of the nation’s most prestigious programs for leadership and public service. As a White House Fellow from 2005-2006, Mr. Wilson served as a special assistant to Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld. While at the Pentagon, Mr. Wilson assisted with Defense Department response efforts to Hurricane Katrina and in the stand-up of a task force to address improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in combat areas. As part of the White House Fellowship, Mr. Wilson also traveled to military posts and policy-related destinations across the U.S., Europe, North Africa, and Latin America. He interacted with senior government, business, and policy leaders, across the federal government. Mr. Wilson left private practice in 2008 to serve as Deputy Secretary of State and Chief of Staff for Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann. In that position, he handled day to day operations of the 100-employee agency. Mr. Wilson helped set agency priorities in areas including elections, securities and charities regulation, business law reforms, administrative procedures, public lands, and legislation. Mr. Wilson handled personnel matters, including disciplinary appeals, implemented improved metrics for the agency, and had significant input in agency budgets. He was also frequently the Secretary’s representative in negotiations with senior business and government leaders. In October 2008, Mr. Wilson staffed five Secretaries of State on a DoD-sponsored delegation to bases in Kuwait, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Germany to study ways to improve the voting process for deployed troops.
At the beginning of 2011, Mr. Wilson returned to private practice. He became Of Counsel with the firm in July 2011, opening the Firm’s Metro Jackson office. In addition to litigation, Mr. Wilson has assisted clients in business formation, regulatory and legislative matters, and by providing strategic business counsel. Significant accomplishments since returning to private practice include:
- representation of elected officials and political entities in legislative and county redistricting cases in federal court
- obtaining summary judgment in state court personal injury action and defending favorable outcome through appeal
- provision of strategic counsel to several small businesses on a variety of startup, economic development and regulatory issues
- successfully addressing specific legislative and government matters during 2013 Legislative Session and in Executive Departments of state government
- analysis of sophisticated LLC and business entity issues based on experience in Secretary of State business law reforms
- formation and strategic advice for several nonprofit organizations