Vanzetta Penn McPherson
| Vanzetta Penn McPherson Honorable | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
May 26, 1947 Montgomery, Alabama |
| Occupation | Judge and Lawyer |
| Years active | 1974 - 2006 |
| Known for | Civil Rights, employment discrimination, First Amendment |
| Title | U.S. Magistrate Judge (Ret.) |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas McPherson Jr. |
| Academic background | |
| Education | B.A., Howard University, 1969; M.A., Columbia University; J.D., Columbia University Law School, 1974 |
| Academic work | |
Vanzetta Penn McPherson (born May 26, 1947) is an African American woman who served as United States magistrate judge in Montgomery, Alabama. She earned her J.D. from Columbia University in 1974. After completing her degree, she opened a law practice in her home town of Montgomery. As a lawyer and a judge, she was noted for her defense of the rights of women and African Americans.[1] McPherson has received awards for her public service and leadership from several organization, including the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Women of Distinction, South Central Alabama Girl Scout Council, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.[2]
References
- ↑ ""Marching for My Convictions": A Judge Remembers Civil Rights-Era Alabama". AAUW: Empowering Women Since 1881. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
- ↑ "The Honorable Vanzetta Penn McPherson | The HistoryMakers". www.thehistorymakers.com. Retrieved 2017-02-10.
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