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Sherri Jefferson: Championing Justice and Inspiring Change
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Sherri Jefferson
Championing Justice
Sherri amplifies marginalized voices to inspire real change.
MAKING HISTORY
Sherri Jefferson is the first attorney in U.S. history to sue a State Bar for racial discrimination in its admission and disciplinary proceedings. Jefferson challenges the false statements, false charges, and fabricated evidence used to subject her to a default judgment and order of discipline. The ruling falsely accused Sherri Jefferson. This practice has been used against other Black lawyers to subject them to deprivation of their law license or specific state admission. Jefferson has challenged this matter in the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of Georgia.
Judge: Mark H Cohen formerly Judge T. Batten
Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Race Discrimination Case :1:22-cv-01883 Nature of Suit
440 Civil Rights - Other
2022 - Sherri Jefferson v. State Bar of Georgia, et al 2022 Sherri Jefferson's Challenges of Discrimination and Disparity of Black Attorneys
2026 - Sherri Jefferson v. State Bar of Georgia. This case is a revive action seeking redress from racial discrimination based on a July 2025 11th Circuit Court of Appeals decision.
Sherri Jefferson v. State Bar of Georgia
For years, Jefferson has been attacked for advocating for justice. [Southern Poverty Law Center - Rhonda Brownstein - Amici Curiae
Inspiring Change
Sherri Jefferson is an inspiring figure who has made significant contributions both in sports and in advocating for justice. She played a key role in creating the NBA Rookie Transition Program and the Players Assistance program during the 10-year anniversary in 1996 and worked with the late Commissioner David J. Stern on innovative programs like the NBA G-League. Sherri is also a strong advocate for student-athletes, focusing on legislative reforms for high school and NCAA players and founding the African American Juvenile Justice Project.
As the first woman in this space and to represent pro athletes in the NBA as author of the book "PRO BOUND," she’s dedicated to developing programs for athletes. Sherri pushes for reforms in NCAA policies like admission guidelines, eligibility and draft requirements, and NIL legislation. She also addresses critical issues like human and sex trafficking through initiatives like #FemaleNOTFeemale and #BEME. Her work ensures that youth and families facing various challenges get the support they need.
Today, Sherri continues to publish works and engage in sports programs and services.