Education: B.S., Vanderbilt University(1999)
J.D., University of Mississippi (2002)
Bar and Court Admissions: Licensed to Practice in the State of
Mississippi
United States Court of Appeals for the
Fifth Circuit
United States District Court for the
Northern District of Mississippi
United States District Court for the
Southern District of Mississippi
All Mississippi State Courts
Professional Organizations: Capital Area Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
Magnolia Bar Association
Metro Jackson Black Women Lawyers
Association
Mississippi Bar Association
Mississippi Defense Lawyers
Association
Recognitions/
Accomplishments:
Law clerk to the Honorable Daniel P.
Jordan III, United States District Court
for the Southern District of
Mississippi (2011)
Jackson Young Lawyers, Secretary
(2007-2008)
Reported Cases: Young v. Guild, 7 So. 3d 251
(Miss. April 23,2009) Gregory v. Audubon Indem. Co., 951
So. 2d 600 (Miss. App. March 13,
2007) Welborn v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins.
Co., 480 F.3d 685 (5th Cir. Feb. 6,
2007) Estate of Perry ex rel. Rayburn v.
Mariner Health Care, Inc., 927 So. 2d
762 (Miss. App. Jan. 10, 2006) Spencer v. State Farm Mut. Ins. Co.,
891 So. 2d 827 (Miss. Jan. 20, 2005)
Away From The Office: Denise is a member of Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church in Jackson, MS, where she enjoys singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and working with the youth. She also likes to cook, read, write, and listen to all types of music. When time permits, Denise can be found traveling to visit family members and taking lots of pictures to save the memories.
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