Phaedra Parks is a multifaceted personality who has made a significant impact in various fields. As a star of the hit Bravo reality series "Real Housewives of Atlanta," now in its ninth season and one of the network's highest-rated shows, she has showcased her charisma and charm to a wide audience.
Parks is also a successful attorney, practicing law at The Parks Group, an Atlanta-based law firm, where she specializes in entertainment, intellectual property rights, and civil and criminal litigation. Her impressive client list includes celebrities and high-profile individuals, and she is an active member of the Atlanta legal community. Her professional achievements have earned her recognition as the president of the Gate City Bar Association and a position on the advisory board of the American Bar Association.
As an on-air legal analyst, Parks has shared her expertise with various media outlets, including NBC, Fox, CNN, truTV, EXTRA, and Entertainment Tonight. Her legal insights have been featured in numerous publications, such as The New York Times, Newsweek, and People.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Parks is a passionate social activist who has dedicated herself to advocating for African-American boys. Through her nonprofit organization Save Our Sons, she works with communities nationwide to emphasize the importance of positive male role models in the lives of black boys. She has also spent time with the families of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and others who have been victims of violence and unjustified killings.
As a regular fixture in Washington, D.C., Parks collaborates with members of Congress to implement initiatives that provide opportunities for at-risk youth. She is also a vocal advocate for civil rights, having traveled to cities such as Selma, Alabama, and Flint, Michigan, to fight social injustices.
Parks is the author of the bestselling book "Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment," which offers humorous and insightful advice on how to embody the charm, confidence, and grace of a true Southern Belle.
As a motivational speaker, Parks regularly travels the country, speaking to various groups about topics such as business, law, personal growth, and achieving success. Additionally, she is a licensed funeral director and is in the process of opening a funeral home in the greater Atlanta area.
Parks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wesleyan College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, and a degree in mortuary sciences from Jefferson State College. A Georgia native, she currently resides in Atlanta with her two sons, Ayden and Dylan.
