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EDUCATION
Juris Doctorate, Temple University, Beasley School of Law
Bachelor of Arts, Temple University
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Director Legislation, for the late City Councilwoman Carol Ann Campbell
General Counsel African -American Democratic Ward Leaders
Democratic City Committee Panel Attorney
Hearing Examiner Philadelphia City Council
Twenty Two Years as a Public Defender, Trial Attorney, Defender Association of Philadelphia
Ten Years Adjunct Professor, Temple University School of Law
Philadelphia and Federal Arbitrator
ADDITIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE
National Labor Relations Board
Temple University, Beasley School of Law, Legal Aid Office
Teacher, Temple Law, Education and Participation Program (LEAP)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
National Bar Association
Women Lawyers Division
Past President
Co-Chair- Continuing Legal Education
Committee
Philadelphia Bar Association
Public Interest Section
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Women in the Profession Committee
National Association of Federal Defenders
Barrister’s Association of Philadelphia
National Institute Trial Advocacy (N.I.T.A.), Instructor
National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
CURRENT/PAST COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Board Member Chenia Y. Eubanks, M.D. Community Foundation
Twenty Seven Years, Temple University, Beasley School of Law
Law, Education, and Participation Program (L.E.A.P.) .
Temple University Beasley Law School Alumni
Women Law Caucus Committee
Mentoring Program
2000 African American Women
Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. Philadelphia Chapter
Nat'l Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Association of University Women
Open Arms Agains Abuse Board Member
Former mentor American Foundation for Negro Affairs (AFNA)
Former Member Board of Directors for Women Against Abuse
National Organization Women (N.O.W.)
American Civil Liberties Union
North Philadelphia Youth Development Center
Philadelphia Chapter, National Congress of Black Women
Neighborhood Networks
Philly For Change
AWARDS
10th Annual Movers and Shakers Award, March 9, 2008
John S. Bradway Philadelphia High School Mock Trial
Competition Huey R. Burkett Service Award
Cecil B. Moore Community Service Award
Say Yes to Health, Inc. Appreciation Commendation
Temple University Alumni Legal Aid Award