Women Lawyers

Pamela Y. Price

Law Offices of Pamela Price

• Pamela Price is a nationally recognized pioneer in employment discrimination and civil rights cases. Price regularly wins difficult cases of sexual harassment,  racial harassment and discrimination in federal and state courts. Her legal advocacy for women stems from her own experience as a Survivor of sexual harassment, sexual assault and domestic violence. Some of her sexual harassment and sexual assault verdicts and settlements include:Irma Sanchez v. CDCR (2016) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $750,000Sophia Curry et al. v. CDCR (2015) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $2,673,000Bernice Peoples v. Contra Costa County (2009) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $1,003,880Shawnee Underwood v. State of California, California Dept. of Corrections (2007) Sexual Harassment - $1,750,000Elaine Stevenson v. County of Sacramento (2005) Gender Discrimination/Retaliation - $725,000Deanna Freitag v. CDC (2003) Sexual Harassment/Retaliation - $600,300Tonsa B. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (2001) Sexual Assault - $750,000Jamie Pesce v. State of California (1999) Sexual Harassment - $629,000Catherine M. v. Doukas (1999) Sexual Harassment - $375,000Alice A. v. City of Oakland, et. al., (1999) Sexual Assault - $825,000Confidential Settlement, (1995) Sexual Assault - $450,000Lisa Pulido v. State of California, et. al. (1994) Sexual Harassment - $1,300,000In 1977, Price became the lead plaintiff in Alexander (Price) v. Yale, 459 F.Supp. 1 (D.Conn. 1979), 631 F.2d 178 (2nd Cir. 1980), the first case to challenge sexual harassment as sex discrimination in education. In 2012, for Title IX’s 40th Anniversary, she and her co-plaintiffs were acknowledged by the National ACLU as one of the Nine Most Influential Actors in Title IX’s history.In 1992, as lead counsel for plaintiffs in Patricia H. v. Berkeley Unified School District, et al., 830 F.Supp 1288 (N.D. Cal. 1993), Price mounted a second historic legal challenge to sexual harassment in education.  On July 21, 1993, in the first decision to squarely address the issue, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Orrick ruled that Title IX also prohibits a sexually hostile educational environment. Price ultimately settled the case for $800,000.00.In 2002, Price made legal history in a racial harassment case entitled Morgan v. Amtrak, 232 F.3d 1008 (9th Cir. 2000), 536 U.S. 101, 112 S.Ct. 1516 (2002), by successfully arguing her case in the United States Supreme Court. She was named the 2002 California Lawyer Attorney of the Year in Employment (CLAY Award).  In 2004, she was recognized as one of the Top 50 Women Lawyers in Northern California.In 2003, 2015 and again in 2016 Price received Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition for her community service. In 2017, she was honored by the California Legislature as the Woman of the Year for Assembly District 18.  Price received the Charles Houston Bar Association's Clinton W. White Trial Advocacy Award twice, in 1993 and again in 2001.  She made legal history with precedent-setting decisions in Jones v. K-Mart (1998) 17 Cal.4th 3298, Nicole M. v. Martinez Unified School District (N.D.Cal. 1997) 964 F.Supp. 1369 and Freitag v. Ayers, 468 F.3d 528 (9th Cir. 2006).Price joined the volunteer Board of Directors of the San Francisco Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights in 2006.  In 2007, Price served as the Interim Executive Director.  She went on to serve two terms as the Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, and as the Director of Special Projects where her primary responsibilities include analysis of racial justice issues and discrimination cases, education equity issues, juvenile justice advocacy, development support and fundraising initiatives.Born in Dayton, Ohio, Pamela Price is a survivor of the Ohio juvenile justice and foster care systems.  She earned her B.A. from Yale University in 1978, and her Master's and J.D. from UC Berkeley in 1982.  She spent her Junior Year Abroad at the University of Dar-es-Salaam in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa.Pamela sees clients by appointment only and charges a nominal consultation fee for each appointment, depending on the type of case.

LaToya T. Jeter

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

• LaToya T. Jeter studied at The University of Mississippi School of Law. She graduated in 2006. After passing the bar exam, she was admitted to legal practice in 2006.

Jennifer Anukem

J. Anukem & Associates LLC

• As managing partner of J. Anukem & Associates LLC, Jennifer Anukem handles family law, business law and estate planning cases. She works with people throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C., who have to make important decisions about their future.Ms. Anukem is admitted to practice before all state courts in Maryland and Washington, D.C. However, she often seeks to resolve matters well before litigation. Over the course of her career, she has negotiated fair outcomes and devised sound strategies that set her clients up for success.Raised in Baltimore, Ms. Anukem understands the unique challenges that people here face. She guides them through the legal process. As an attentive and responsive lawyer, she listens to clients as they share their concerns. She then uses that information to develop a solid plan for how to accomplish their goals.With nearly a decade of experience, Ms. Anukem bases her practice on offering sound advice and practical solutions. Ms. Anukem holds an Avvo “Superb” rating, and the National Association of Family Law Attorneys named her in its Top 10 Attorneys Under 40 in Maryland list.Active in the legal community, Ms. Anukem is a member of the Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland, the Maryland State Bar Association, Inc., and the Prince George’s County Bar Association.Ms. Anukem earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2007 from the University of Pittsburgh. She holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School, which she graduated from in 2010.

Katrina S. Brown

Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC

Ashley N. Stepps

Rippy, Stepps & Associates

• Ashley was born and raised in the Arkansas Delta in Pine Bluff. She is a graduate of Delaware State University and received her law degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock – William H. Bowen School of Law. Formerly with The Raymon B. Harvey Law Firm, Ashley’s career has been spent serving elderly and special needs clients, their families, and loved ones as they encounter the legal issues that accompany aging and disability. She works to assist her clients in making sense of the intricate legal areas of elder law including probate, estate planning, and long term care/Medicaid planning. She aids her clients with accomplishing their specific goals by developing plans that are unique to them. As well as being a frequent National Business Institute speaker, she has written, planned, and presented programs on various elder law subjects for several professional and her writings on pet trusts have been published by Outskirts Press. Ashley is also a Veterans Administration (“VA”) Accredited Attorney. She is the immediate past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Arkansas Bar Association, a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity International, and the American Bar Association.

Mecca Anderson

The Cochran Firm Atlanta

• Mecca Anderson is an attorney with The Cochran Firm Atlanta who handles cases of premises liability and personal injury. She represents clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area and has almost a decade of experience advocating for the rights of the injured. Through her time spent working with the Supreme Court of Georgia as a clerk, as a Chief of Staff and as a judicial intern, she earned a unique skill set that makes her an ideal choice for anyone suffering from a personal injury.A leader in the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys’ Professional Development Academy, she was selected in 2017 as a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association’s LEAD Program. Ms. Anderson focuses her work on cases involving truck accidents, brain injuries, auto accidents, negligent security, breaches of civil rights and medical malpractice.A graduate of Valparaiso University Law School, Ms. Anderson earned her Juris Doctor in 2011. She is admitted to practice in the state of Georgia and has earned a $20 million settlement during her time with the firm. She is also a talented speaker and has presented to the Junior League of Atlanta and the Atlanta Mission. Passionate about empowering communities and advocating for women and children, she is Dean of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys.Ms. Anderson began her career with a firm that is known for its appellate and trial experience. Since joining the firm, she now brings her commitment and experience to protecting the best interests of the injured and their families.

Brenda Ezell

Ezell Law Firm, PA

• Brenda Ezell is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate. She practices primarily in the area of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on commercial leasing (including various types of specialty leases such as cell tower leases, industrial and warehouse leases among others). She also has significant experience closing business aquisitions and other commercial transactions, land use and zoning matters and state and local government law. Ms. Ezell is also experienced in resolving property disputes and other real estate matters successfully without the need for litigation.  After serving as a Legal Specialist in the U.S. Army, she graduated summa cum laude from Jacksonville University in 1997 and with honors from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 2000. Ms. Ezell is currently a member of the Executive Council of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, for which she serves as chair of the Real Estate Leasing Committee and co-chair of the Membership & Inclusion Committee.

Conti Moore Smith

Conti Moore Law, PLLC

• Her professionalism and loyalty to her clients helps her provide them with useful insights and knowledge to move forward with their cases. Whether your case involves family concerns, business issues, criminal charges, or an injury caused by someone’s negligence, Conti Moore Law, PLLC can provide you with a free consultation to get started on planning your next steps. Call today to begin the processMs. Smith earned a Bachelor of Science in computer information systems with a business minor from Florida A&M University before obtaining her Juris Doctor from the Florida State University College of Law. While in law school, she was successful as a member of the FSU Mock Trial Team and a member of the Florida State University Journal of Transnational Law & Policy.Throughout her career, Ms. Smith has earned a reputation as an aggressive advocate for her clients from the beginning to the end of a case. Her focus on cost-effective, excellent service has built her a large clientele that come to her for everything from landlord and tenant disputes to employment discrimination. The strategic, exceptional legal representation she provides is proven by her successful record.In 2018, Ms. Smith was recognized for her pro bono work by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada and the Clark County Bar Association; she was also given the county’s Lied Award for Most Pro Bono Hours. As she moved her practice and career to Florida, Ms. Smith adopted the motto “Stress less, choose Moore” and has let this principle guide her throughout her career.

M. Lynda Sheridan

Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan

• A top family attorney with an Avvo "Superb" rating, M. Lynda Sheridan is sole practitioner at the Law Offices of Lynda Sheridan. She represents clients in California, with a focus in Southern California, in matters of family law. These issues may include asset division, dissolution of marriage, income support from the self-employed, child custody, visitation, paternity actions, business evaluations, debt and asset division, spousal support representation, "move-away" representation, and post- and prenuptial agreements.Ms. Sheridan became a Certified Family Law Specialist in 2005 after meeting the qualifications set by The State Bar of California. As a licensed real estate broker, she also handles occasional matters of real estate law and is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.At Antioch University, Ms. Sheridan studied for and earned her Bachelor of Arts before moving on to law school. She then attended Southwestern Law School where she graduated with her Juris Doctor. For over three decades, she has advocated for the best interests and rights of individuals and businesses in the area and has a long, successful track record to prove her dedication to her clients. Ms. Sheridan is fully prepared to litigate any issue to get the best result in every case.Ms. Sheridan is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and has taught seminars for the organization and the Langston Bar Association. As her clients navigate complicated emotional and legal matters, she is a knowledgeable, compassionate resource with an eye on their future.

Catherine Gibson

The Gibson Law Firm, LLC

• Catherine Gibson serves clients in the areas of real estate, personal injury, immigration, business and civil litigation. She is the managing partner of The Gibson Law Firm, LLC, in Atlanta, Georgia.Ms. Gibson handles all types of commercial and residential real estate matters, representing a variety of interests. She also helps clients who have been injured in car, truck or slip and fall accidents. Along with immigration matters, general civil litigation and business transactions, Ms. Gibson provides emergency mortgage counseling. She has stopped hundreds of home and commercial real estate foreclosures. Her book on the subject, Stop the Foreclosure, Save Your Home! was published in 2011.Ms. Gibson received her law degree in 2004 from Emory University School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New York, Georgia, and the United States District Court of Georgia. She maintains a membership in the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association and is certified as a Georgia Registered Mediator. Her mediation practice includes civil matters and landlord-tenant disputes.Recently, Ms. Gibson was named Most Influential Attorney in 2011 by Women Looking Ahead magazine. She was also featured in the 2011 edition of Who's Who Atlanta.

Anjel F. Burgess

Burgess & Christensen

• Anjel Burgess is a partner at the Marietta, GA law firm of Burgess & Christensen, where she represents clients in social security disability, guardianship, and veteran's benefits matters.Ms. Burgess began her legal career in 2008 after earning her juris doctorate from the Georgia State University College of Law. She initially practiced at a well-known Marietta civil litigation firm, where she focused on insurance defense. In 2011, she joined attorney Laurence L. Christensen, becoming a partner in the firm in 2014.Over the course of her legal career, Ms. Burgess has earned the respect of both her clients and her peers. In addition, in recognition of her extensive knowledge of disability law, she is a regular guest speaker on the topic at both legal and community events.Ms. Burgess's dedication has led her to be an active member of the legal community. She is a member of a number of organizations, including the Cobb County Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and the American Association for Justice.

Rabiah A. Rahman

Rabiah at Law

• Attorney Rabiah A. Rahman is the founder and owner of Rabiah at Law in Ventura, California. A top-rated trial attorney with more than six years of legal experience, Ms. Rabiah provides invaluable advocacy and support to clients throughout Southern and Central California who have legal needs involving any of the following:·       Employment discrimination·       Hostile work environments·       Sexual harassment·       Wrongful termination·       Employer retaliation·       Whistleblower claims·       Unpaid wages and overtime issues·       Employment contracts, severance agreements and other related mattersThroughout the course of her legal career, Ms. Rabiah has gained a reputation as a staunch advocate for employees who have suffered serious violations of their rights as workers. She established her law firm on a foundation of her unwavering commitment to social justice, and she has achieved considerable success helping her plaintiff clients obtain the full and proper restitution they deserve while holding responsible parties accountable for their actions.An active leader in her legal community, Ms. Rabiah has served as co-chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association's Diversity Outreach Committee as well as chair of the Ventura County Bar Association's Labor and Employment Law Section. She has also served on the organization's board of directors and on the boards of the Ventura County Social Justice Fund and Citations Law Magazine.Ms. Rabiah is also the vice president of the Black Lawyers of Ventura County and governing board member of the New Leaders Council's Los Angeles Chapter as well as member of the Jerome H. Berenson American Inn of Court, among her other professional affiliations. Moreover, she has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across her region on a variety of legal topics, and she has appeared as a guest panelist on a local radio news program.A 2008 graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Ms. Rabiah obtained her Juris Doctor in 2012 from the University of California at Berkeley's Boalt School of Law, where she served as managing editor of the Berkeley Journal of African American Law and Policy. She is admitted to practice before all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court for the Northern and Central Districts of California and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.

Tanisha Bostick

Bostick Legal

• Attorney Tanisha Bostick is the founder and owner of Bostick Legal in San Diego, California. A top-rated lawyer and effective problem-solver, Ms. Bostick provides exceptional representation and support to a diverse range of clients throughout the greater San Diego area and across Southern California who have legal needs involving any of the following:Family law and divorceBankruptcyPersonal injuryA native of San Diego, Ms. Bostick has a genuine concern for the important and pressing legal issues affecting the residents of her community, and she has gained a reputation for delivering highly personalized and compassionate counsel to her clients during what is a very difficult and uncertain time in their lives. Understanding the stress, fear and frustration her clients are experiencing, she offers caring advice to help set their minds at ease as she aggressively pursues the most favorable outcomes on their behalf.A devoted advocate and responsive attorney, Ms. Bostick maintains an unwavering focus on protecting her clients' rights and interests during all legal proceedings, and she returns her clients' phone calls and emails promptly to address their questions and concerns as they arise. Honored for her outstanding professionalism and service, she has earned top rankings and endorsements from her peers as well as numerous positive testimonials and referrals from her satisfied clients.A 2009 graduate of the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science in business management, Ms. Bostick obtained her Juris Doctor in 2016 from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While in law school, she served as law student committee chair of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section, and she received the Jeffersonian Medal as well as the Witkin Award for Academic Excellence from the Witkin Legal Institute.Along with maintaining a successful legal practice, she is also active in her legal community, and she is a member of The State Bar of California, the Lawyers Club of San Diego, the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association. She is also the former vice chair of the Litigation Trial Practice Committee for the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.

Kimberly Wilder

Davis, Chapman & Wilder, LLC

• Attorney Kimberly Wilder is a partner at Davis, Chapman, & Wilder, LLC, in Augusta, Georgia. Ms. Wilder practices in the areas of criminal defense, family law, personal injury and mediation, serving clients in Augusta and the surrounding areas. She is committed to providing dedicated representation to all of her clients, helping them attain the best possible results.Ms. Wilder has extensive trial experience in criminal matters, defending criminal defense clients in over 1,000 cases over the course of her career. She has experience litigating misdemeanors and felonies and appearing in state, superior and juvenile courts in the state of Georgia. She handles matters involving aggravated assault, domestic violence, drug possession, DUI, murder, obstruction, possession of a firearm, probation violations, sex crimes and theft.In addition, Ms. Wilder is a registered mediator, successfully resolving complex family law, personal injury and other civil cases. She also holds an accreditation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which allows her to represent veterans attempting to secure benefits.Professional organizations Ms. Wilder belongs to include the Augusta Bar Association, the Augusta Youth Development Campus, the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys and Young Lawyers of Augusta. She also participates in a variety of other community programs in the Augusta region.Born and raised in Augusta, Ms. Wilder received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Georgia. She earned her law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and obtained her license to practice law in 2012. She is qualified to appear before all Georgia state courts.

Marie Washington

Law Office of Marie Washington, PLC