Shantay Bennett

Assistant Director of Admissions, Georgia State University College of Law (Atlanta, Georgia)

Shantay Bennett is the Assistant Director of Admissions at Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta, Georgia. Ms. Bennett started her career with the College of Law in 2005. In her capacity as Assistant Director of Admissions, she manages and oversees the J.D. admissions and electronic processes; counsels and advises prospective and admitted students on departmental policy; oversees on-campus visitations; and engages in recruitment activities on a regional and national level.

Ms. Bennett also takes an active part in the College of Law outside of her duties as Assistant Director. She serves as Chair of the College of Law’s Staff Development & Relations Committee in addition to other ad hoc committees on campus. Shantay is a member of the Executive Planning Committee for the Gate City Bar Association’s Justice Robert Benham Law Camp (a pipeline program for minority high school students) that is held annually at Georgia State. Additionally, she serves on the Georgia State University Staff Council as Vice Chair of the Community Relations Committee and is a member of the National Network of Law School Officers.

In an effort to further integrate her skills, Ms. Bennett is a 2008 alumnus of the Advancement of Women’s Leadership Academy for Women and received training in Conflict Management and Resolution. Shantay also takes an active part in the community where she participates in numerous volunteer activities, and serves as both the Treasurer and Travel Coordinator for her church.