Vernetra L. Gavin

Texas Southern University – Thurgood Marshall School of Law -Cum Laude 2019

Jackson State University- Magna Cum Laude 2000

Master of Arts in Education and Cross-Cultural Studies - Summa Cum Laude (Distinction)

California State Bar
Texas State Bar

Order of the Barrister Inductee (The Order of Barristers is an honor society for United States law school graduates. Membership in The Order of Barristers is limited to graduating law students and practicing lawyers who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.)

Cali Award Winner for Wills and Trust

Negotiation Competition Winner

Certification in Mediation-Thurgood Marshall School of Law Office of Career and Professional Development

Licensed Real Estate Agent-California Department of Real Estate

Single Subject English Credential- California Commission on Teaching Credentialing

Prior to law school, Vernetra was a public high school Educator for over twelve years. She also owned her own Entertainment Company and worked as a real estate agent. Before relocating back to California, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Houston, Texas—where she obtained trial and advocacy experience.

California Lawyers Association
Houston Bar Association
Texas Young Lawyers Association

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.