Will Cranford

Will is Of Counsel with Maynard’s Correctional Litigation Practice Group. His practice focuses on representing correctional staff, agencies, officers, and officials throughout numerous issues related to correctional institutions. Will has a demonstrated history of handling complex litigation matters.

Prior to joining Maynard, Will served for six years as an Assistant District Attorney with the 30^th Judicial District in Memphis, Tennessee, where he handled comprehensive criminal prosecutions through trial. Before assuming this role, he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Camille McMullen and the Honorable Ross Dyer in the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Will received his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While enrolled, he earned first place in the New York School of Law National Writing Competition and received the Pro Bono Program Platinum Level Dean’s Award, among a multitude of additional accolades. Will also holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Memphis.