Company you work for and your position title
Addicus, LLC; Legal Assistant
Educational background
I obtained my Bachelors Degree in Business with minors in legal studies and psychology from The University of Mississippi in May of 2023. I received my paralegal certification in July of 2023. I will be receiving my Masters of Legal Studies in Private Wealth Management in December of this year and then taking my Advanced Paralegal Certification course in January.
What inspired you to take your career path?
When I was younger I always wanted to be a forensic scientist, it wasn’t until my sophomore year of high school when I took a Business Law course that I decided Business Law was the career path I wanted to pursue. My ultimate goal is to gain corporate legal experience so I can give back to small communities when I am older by assisting small business in the legal aspects of creating enduring and expansive enterprises.
What is the favorite part of your work day?
My favorite part of the work day is any chance I get to spend with my legal team. They are always pushing me to be the best version of myself by facilitating my growth in the legal field. I am honored to be surrounded by a supportive team that teaches me something new every day.
Volunteer/community/civic engagement
I have attended a few events through the YAC and intend on becoming an active member once I wrap up my education at the end of this year. I am excited to start giving back to the Oxford Community in every way I can.
Anything else you would like people to know about you?
I am a single mother of a 1-year-old and a 2-year-old. When I found out I was expecting at 20 years old, I was constantly asked if I planned to stop my education or if I still planned on pursuing a legal career. Although it seemed like I was facing the impossible from the outside world, I persevered and continued to strive for excellence so that my girls had the best role model they could have. They are my greatest accomplishments, my greatest motivators, and I will continue to strive for more because of them. I hope that I can inspire young mothers who also seem to be facing the impossibility to continue to chase their dreams and pursue their passions. This is just the beginning!
