Margina
  • Home
Picture

Innocence Advocate and Community Champion.

I am passionate about pairing challenges with solutions. I invite opportunities to combine strategic thinking and analytical skills for maximum impact in the legal field, particularly in wrongful conviction matters and public policy. 


I am devoted to influencing policy that supports autonomy for all people and the ability for individuals to direct their lives as agents and actors. I believe social responsibility and the interconnectedness of humans should underwrite the objectives of public policy and are integral to criminal reform.  I believe we owe one another a courtesy of compassion and care.
This is justice at the heart of community.  


I have a strong grasp of the complexities involved in legal matters, including client relationships, strategic case planning, and continuous professional development. I am skilled at fostering a collaborative atmosphere, working effectively with teams and helping peers recognize their strengths to navigate challenges to achieve favorable outcomes.
​
Knowledge Domains
Legal Database Proficiency | Case Management & Organization | Needs Assessments | Coaching & Evaluation | Program Management Facilitation ​| Legal Research & Analysis | Data Analysis | Public Speaking | Grant Writing
| Training & Professional Development | Leadership & Organizational Management


​

Education
Juris Doctorate, Law, Cooley Law School (December 2025)
  • Merit Scholarship Recipient
  • Phi Delta Phi Legal Honor Fraternity, Magister
  • ​Innocence Project Intern 
  • Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, Associate Editor
Education Specialist, Oakland University (June 2017)
Masters of Education, University of Phoenix (December 2010)
Bachelors of Art, Jackson State University (May 2005)

Publications
  • Virtual Misdeeds: Parental Liability in Cyberbullying Cases, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, Volume 39, Issue 1, forthcoming (December 2025)

Extras
  • Certified Mediator, Resolution Services Center, May 2025
  • Notary Public, State of Michigan, commission expires March 2027
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Workplace, USF Corporate Training & Professional Education, May 2021
  • SalesForce CRM Platform
  • Clio Case Management 
  • Westlaw
  • Lexis Nexis
  • Google  Workspace

Click here to connect with Margina

  • Home