- Principal Attorney, Law Office of Jacqueline Williams, Washington, D.C.
- Passionate advocate specializing in Entertainment & Contract Law, Criminal Defense, and Employment Litigation
- Native of Oakland, California, dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals, artists, entrepreneurs, and professionals
Education
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, Grambling State University (1997)
- Juris Doctor, Southern University Law Center (2002)
- Graduated with Honors
- Published legal scholar with a Law Review casenote selected for publication
Leadership & Early Career
- Former Lead Juvenile Corrections Officer in Georgia's largest juvenile detention facility
- Inspired by firsthand experience in juvenile justice to pursue a legal career
- Student leader, Law Review staff writer, and law school recruitment representative
Legal Experience
- Former Assistant District Attorney, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York
- Founded and managed a successful litigation practice representing clients in civil and criminal matters throughout New York City
- Principal Attorney serving clients in Washington, D.C.
- Member, Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel, D.C. Superior Court
- Administrative Hearing Officer and President's Designee, University of Maryland, College Park
Public Service
- Appointed by the Mayor of Washington, D.C. to the Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs
- Dedicated advocate for criminal justice reform and second chances
Leadership & Community Impact
- Founding Ambassador and 2015 Society Member, Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Helped secure more than $250,000 in philanthropic support during the museum's founding campaign
- Spearheaded the largest graduating class fundraising gift in Southern University Law Center history
- Frequent speaker and panelist on criminal justice and legal issues
Awards & Recognition
- National Bar Association Rising Star Award Recipient (2017)
- Recognized leader in legal advocacy, public service, and community engagement
Professional & Civic Memberships
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- National Council of Negro Women
