Born to an Atlanta Police Officer and a Social Worker within the prison system, my foundation of servant leadership began at home.  My father was one of the first classes of officers to integrate the Atlanta Police Department and my mother tirelessly fought for the mental health and well-being of incarcerated individuals.

 

After losing my mother at a young age, my father made our home in the southwest Atlanta community of Cascade Rd.  Attending A.Philip Randolph Elementary and participating in activities at Sandtown Recreation Center created a community of support and togetherness.  Matriculating to Ridgeview Middle School in North Fulton County offered a unique experience through the “Minority to Majority Program” (also known as “M to M” Program) which offered children in South Fulton County the opportunity to attend an “out of district” school.

 

As a graduate of Benjamin Elijah Mays High School, walking the halls of this great institution day-to-day reminded me of my purpose. “GO.DO.BE.” This is the school’s unofficial motto. GO..be great; DO..what others told you can’t be done; BE..the person that the creator has made you to be.  It is the shoulders of Dr. Mays for which I stand.  It is his work and efforts throughout his lifetime that moves me daily to continue to fight for the least, the lost and the left out.  It is his passion for community that resonates deeply within me as I reach back to pull up others.  Here, my goal of becoming a lawyer was solidified.

 

I attended Albany State University in Albany, Georgia and graduated with Honors. After college, I went to law school at North Carolina Central University School of Law, primarily because of the inspiration, tremendous persona and leadership of former Mayor Maynard H. Jackson who attended Central as well.  Here,  my fire for indigent defense was ignited.  Upon graduation, I immediately returned to serve the community that had invested so much in me.

 

Amazing jurists like Donald Lee Hollowell pioneered the way for generations of legal scholars by challenging the preconceived biases of an entire nation. Similarly, my desire to fight for marginalized communities and my dedication to amplifying the voices of the disadvantaged is unwavering.

 

As a lawyer, my diverse experience has encompassed various roles. I served for over a decade as a Fulton County Public Defender ensuring the civil rights of the poor were not violated in a variety of cases from child welfare to major felonies like Assault, Armed Robbery and Murder.  As a juvenile justice attorney, I passionately advocated for the rights and well-being of parents and young individuals caught in the legal system striving to ensure fair and rehabilitative outcomes. As both a public defender and a private attorney I stood shoulder to shoulder with my clients in the courtroom each and every day as we fought for their innocence and held the State to the tenets of the U.S. Constitution.

 

As a court administrator, I gained a unique perspective on the broader functioning of the legal system, ensuring efficient case management and fostering a fair and accessible judicial process. Throughout my career, my commitment to justice, compassion for families, and dedication to upholding legal principles have been the driving forces behind my advocacy.

 

I am a product of Fulton County and my husband and I have chosen to raise our children here! I take pride in the character of Fulton and I want to do my part to improve the things that can make it better for each of us.

 

When elected, my commitment to transparency, accountability and access to justice will extend to everyone no matter race, creed, orientation or socioeconomic status.

 

I stand on integrity and compassion—both of which inform my approach to legal justice.  I ask for your support as I seek election to the Superior Court of Fulton County.

 

In Service,

 

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