GVRA Attorney Megan Lanier Wins State Bar of Georgia Fiction Writing Contest

A woman in a black blazer and teal scarf smiles in front of the American flag and the Georgia state flag.

We’re excited to share that GVRA Attorney Megan Lanier recently won the State Bar of Georgia’s annual Fiction Writing Contest! 

Megan’s winning story, The Pang, is a legal thriller that was published in the Spring edition of the Georgia Bar Journal.

The State Bar’s fiction contest is held each year and is open to stories relevant to the legal community, with a maximum length of 7,500 words. The competition attracts talented writers from across Georgia, making Megan’s winning entry an impressive accomplishment.

Be sure to join us in congratulating Megan on this exciting recognition! Way to go Megan!

You can check out Megan’s entry, The Pang, here: Georgia Bar Journal • Spring 2026