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 Fee Range: $30,001 to $50,000 (fee note) |
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 Biography: After graduating from Emory University School of Law and completing a coveted clerkship in the U.S. Federal Courts, Glenda Hatchett accepted a position at Delta Air Lines, as the company's highest-ranking African-American woman. She served in dual roles as a senior attorney for Delta, litigating cases in federal courts throughout the country, and Manager of Public Relations, supervising global crisis management and media relations for all of Europe, Asia and the United States. In fact, her outstanding contributions were recognized by Ebony Magazine, which named Glenda Hatchett one of the "100 Best and Brightest Women in Corporate America". She made the difficult decision to leave Delta Air Lines in order to accept an appointment as Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County, Georgia Juvenile Court. Upon accepting the position, Glenda Hatchett became Georgia's first African-American Chief Presiding Judge of a state court and the department head of one of the largest juvenile court systems in the country. Glenda Hatchett has been recognized as a distinguished alumna of Mount Holyoke College and Emory University School of Law. Because of her commitment to excellence and service within the community, Glenda was awarded the Emory Medal, (the highest award given to an alumnus/a by the university). Currently, Glenda Hatchett presides over the syndicated show, "Judge Hatchett" (Sony Pictures Television), and is author of the national best-seller, "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say" (HarperCollins). She has previously served on the Board of Directors of Gap, Inc. and The Service Master Company. Presently, Glenda Hatchett is a board member of the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), serving as chair of the Ethics, Compliance, Patient Safety Committee. She is also a board member of the Atlanta Falcons Football Organization and is the mother of two sons. She currently resides in Atlanta. |
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