Leadership
Women Impacting Public Policy
Member, 2022-present
WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly, an affiliate of AARP
Co-Chair, African-American/Black Safe Circle, a component of the LCE Racial Equity Initiative, 2021-present
LCE champions the dignity and rights of older Washington, D.C. residents by providing free legal and social work services to those in need.
American Constitution Society
Member, 2019-present
ACS is the nation’s leading progressive legal organization, with over 200 student and lawyer chapters in almost every state and on most law school campuses. ACS was founded on the principle that the law should be a force to improve the lives of all people.
Member, 2022-present
WIPP is a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs—strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations.
Legal Counsel for the Elderly, an affiliate of AARP
Co-Chair, African-American/Black Safe Circle, a component of the LCE Racial Equity Initiative, 2021-present
LCE champions the dignity and rights of older Washington, D.C. residents by providing free legal and social work services to those in need.
American Constitution Society
Member, 2019-present
ACS is the nation’s leading progressive legal organization, with over 200 student and lawyer chapters in almost every state and on most law school campuses. ACS was founded on the principle that the law should be a force to improve the lives of all people.
American Bar Association
Councilmember, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, 2018-present
Vice Chair, Criminal Justice Committee, 2023-present
Member, African American Affairs Committee, 2018-present
Member, Policy Implementation Committee, 2021-2022
Member, Nominations Committee, 2019 and 2023
Member, Development and Fundraising Committee, 2019 and 2023
Member, Membership, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, 2021
Member, Law Student Division, 2008-2011
Our mission is to serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.
Greater Washington Area Chapter (GWAC) Women Lawyers Division – National Bar Association
President, 2014-2015
National Bar Association Affiliate Chapter of the Year, 2014-2015
President-Elect, 2013-2014
Co-Chair, Program Planning, 2012-2013
Member, 2008-present
GWAC is an organization of African-American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. As an affiliate chapter of the National Bar Association, we stand by the motto- "A legacy of Service, a Promise of Justice." Through networking, as well as education and service activities, we strive to improve the quality of life for our members and the Washington, DC metropolitan community.
Councilmember, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, 2018-present
Vice Chair, Criminal Justice Committee, 2023-present
Member, African American Affairs Committee, 2018-present
Member, Policy Implementation Committee, 2021-2022
Member, Nominations Committee, 2019 and 2023
Member, Development and Fundraising Committee, 2019 and 2023
Member, Membership, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee, 2021
Member, Law Student Division, 2008-2011
Our mission is to serve equally our members, our profession and the public by defending liberty and delivering justice as the national representative of the legal profession.
Greater Washington Area Chapter (GWAC) Women Lawyers Division – National Bar Association
President, 2014-2015
National Bar Association Affiliate Chapter of the Year, 2014-2015
President-Elect, 2013-2014
Co-Chair, Program Planning, 2012-2013
Member, 2008-present
GWAC is an organization of African-American women attorneys dedicated to the professional development of its members. As an affiliate chapter of the National Bar Association, we stand by the motto- "A legacy of Service, a Promise of Justice." Through networking, as well as education and service activities, we strive to improve the quality of life for our members and the Washington, DC metropolitan community.
Washington Bar Association
Member, 2014-present
Member, Nominations Committee, 2020
The objectives and purposes of the Association are: to improve, benefit and protect the well-being of the legal profession and its members; to enhance the professional skills of its members; to encourage professional and citizenship responsibilities among the Membership; to encourage spiritual and moral values; to advance the science of jurisprudence and the administration of justice; to improve the standards of legal education; and, to encourage legal research and excellence consistent with the philosophy of Houstonian Jurisprudence.
National Bar Association
Member, 2013-present
Affiliate Representative, Board of Governors, 2014-2015
Founded in 1925, the NBA is the nation's oldest and largest association of African American lawyers and judges.
National Hampton University Alumni Association, Northern Virginia Chapter
Chair, Community Service Committee, 2012–2013
Member, 2012–2013
The Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. provides outreach to prospective students, conducts fundraising activities for our scholarships and supports alumni giving efforts, and undertakes service projects to uplift the community. Our chapter has continued to live “The Standard of Excellence” instilled in us by our Alma Mater, Hampton University.
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Associate, 2008–present
CLEO is a nonprofit entity of the American Bar Association. Our mission is to diversify the legal profession. Since our inception in 1968, CLEO has been at the forefront of helping minority, low-income and disadvantaged students gain access to law school, successfully matriculate and pass the bar exam.
Member, 2014-present
Member, Nominations Committee, 2020
The objectives and purposes of the Association are: to improve, benefit and protect the well-being of the legal profession and its members; to enhance the professional skills of its members; to encourage professional and citizenship responsibilities among the Membership; to encourage spiritual and moral values; to advance the science of jurisprudence and the administration of justice; to improve the standards of legal education; and, to encourage legal research and excellence consistent with the philosophy of Houstonian Jurisprudence.
National Bar Association
Member, 2013-present
Affiliate Representative, Board of Governors, 2014-2015
Founded in 1925, the NBA is the nation's oldest and largest association of African American lawyers and judges.
National Hampton University Alumni Association, Northern Virginia Chapter
Chair, Community Service Committee, 2012–2013
Member, 2012–2013
The Northern Virginia Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc. provides outreach to prospective students, conducts fundraising activities for our scholarships and supports alumni giving efforts, and undertakes service projects to uplift the community. Our chapter has continued to live “The Standard of Excellence” instilled in us by our Alma Mater, Hampton University.
Council on Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Associate, 2008–present
CLEO is a nonprofit entity of the American Bar Association. Our mission is to diversify the legal profession. Since our inception in 1968, CLEO has been at the forefront of helping minority, low-income and disadvantaged students gain access to law school, successfully matriculate and pass the bar exam.