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Destined from an early age for the study and practice of law, Elijah McKinley began his legal journey while attending Germantown Friends School in Philadelphia. During this formative period, he distinguished himself through internships under the mentorship of Carl Singley, former Dean of Students at Temple University School of Law, and the Honorable Justice Juanita Kidd Stout, a pioneering figure of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.

Mr. McKinley subsequently earned his Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Penn State University. While at Penn State, he further broadened his professional foundation through an internship with Merrill Lynch, cultivating a disciplined understanding of financial and analytical principles.

Upon graduation, Mr. McKinley relocated to Washington, DC, where he joined Wilson Enterprises, a respected commercial real estate development firm. There, he assumed managerial responsibility for the renowned Florida Avenue Grill and completed an apprenticeship associated with the Lacey Condominium development—experiences that refined his operational, managerial, and strategic acumen.

Concurrently, Mr. McKinley pursued his legal education at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law. During his studies, he served with distinction as a Teaching Assistant in Criminal Law under the guidance of DC Senior Appellate Judge William C. Pryor, an appointment reflecting both academic merit and professional promise.

Upon admission to the Pennsylvania Bar, Mr. McKinley was sworn into practice by the Honorable Judge Leon Tucker in chambers on April 25, 2011. Shortly thereafter, he clerked for Judge Glyniss D. Hill in the Major Crimes Division at the Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice, gaining invaluable courtroom and judicial experience.

Mr. McKinley later established his own private practice, where he provided comprehensive legal counsel in matters of business law, tax representation, and entertainment law.

Today, Mr. McKinley serves as an Associate at The Wiggam Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, where he continues his commitment to delivering thoughtful, strategic, and principled legal advocacy.

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