James R. Francis
About James R. Francis
James R. Francis serves as Corporate Counsel at Aflac, a position he has held since 2023. With a legal career spanning over a decade, he has held various roles in legal counsel and management across several organizations.
Work at Aflac
James R. Francis has been serving as Corporate Counsel at Aflac since 2023. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support to the company. Prior to this position, he worked as Sr. Associate Counsel at Aflac from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to various legal matters and initiatives within the organization.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Aflac, James R. Francis held several legal positions. He worked as Legal Counsel at Swyft Inc. for five months in 2021. From 2017 to 2021, he served as Deputy General Counsel at Vensure Employer Services, where he managed legal affairs for the company. His earlier experience includes working as an Attorney at Farah & Farah from 2015 to 2017 and as an Associate Attorney at Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
James R. Francis earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School, completing his studies from 2009 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Political Science from the University of North Georgia, where he studied from 2006 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career.
Legal Career Timeline
James R. Francis has built a diverse legal career over the years. He began as an Associate Attorney at Coleman, Chambers & Rogers, LLP from 2012 to 2014, then transitioned to Farah & Farah as an Attorney from 2015 to 2017. He continued to advance his career as Deputy General Counsel at Vensure Employer Services from 2017 to 2021, followed by a brief tenure as Legal Counsel at Swyft Inc. in 2021 before joining Aflac.