AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Education
1986 University of Miami School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, Law Review.
1981 Wellesley College, B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, Wellesley College Scholar honors (equivalent Magna Cum Laude).
Honors
Named a Leading Florida Attorney and Leading American Attorney by Amer. Research Corp.
Named a Top South Florida Lawyer by "South Florida Legal Guide."
Award from PULSE in recognition for dedicated legal services to the African-American community and the PULSE organization.
Named Woman of Distinction by Grand Jury Association of Florida, 1995-96.
Named Woman of the Year by Downtown Business and Professional Women, 1991-92.
Listed in Who's Who in American Law, International Who's Who, Who's Who in the World, and Who's Who in the South and Southwest.
Offices Held
Councilwoman, Dade Community Council, District 2. Performing quasi-judicial duties on zoning and community matters for Northeast Dade, 1996- 98.
Ark Environmental Foundation, U.S., Inc., Director/Secretary, 1997 - present.
Florida Bar, Judicial Evaluation Committee, 1993-96.
Dade County Bar, ABA Host Committee, Chair, Host Services Subcommittee, 1994-95.
Grand Jury Association of Florida, Board, 1992-present.
National Association of Women Business Owners, Board, Co-chair Government Affairs Committee, 1991-92
Business and Professional Women, Downtown Miami Club, First Vice President, 1992-94
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Board 1992-95; Chair, Legislative Committee, 1991-92; Chair, Gender Bias Committee, 1992-95.
Member
American Bar Association
American Arbitration Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
