Circuit Court Judge, 10th Circuit Place 9

Party: Democratic

Residence: Birmingham

Professional experience: Has served as district judge since 2016; deputy public defender, Jefferson County, 2013-2016; managing attorney, The Grant Firm LLC, 2011-2013; prosecutor promoted to chief assistant district attorney, DeKalb County, Georgia, 2004-2010; adjunct professor, Alabama State University, 2008-2010; adjunct professor, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 2007-2009; assistant city solicitor, Atlanta, 2002-2004, assistant solicitor general, Fulton County, Georgia, 2003.

Education: Duke University, LL.M. (master of law) in Judicial Studies, 2023; Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University, juris doctorate, 2002; Alabama State University, bachelor’s in computer information systems, 1999.

Civic experience: Has been awarded the Al.com Young Professional’s Project of the Year, the NAACP Community Empowerment Award and the Al.com “Women Who Shape The State” award. Has led community outreach efforts on a number of topics relating to domestic violence and sexual assault prevention. Former Vestavia Hills Board of Education member; Leadership Vestavia Hills board of directors member; Help the Hills Committee member; The Women’s Network: Leadership Vestavia Hills graduate; Inroads Inc. volunteer; Habitat for Humanity volunteer; Birmingham City Schools volunteer.