Kia Vernon is a legal educator, scholar, and advocate for equity and inclusion in the legal profession. A graduate of North Carolina Central University and North Carolina Central University School of Law, she brings over two decades of experience as an attorney, professor, and academic leader. Kia has served in key roles including Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Academic Success, where she developed student success programs focused on equitable access and outcomes. Her scholarship centers on academic achievement, bar preparation, and diversifying the legal pipeline. Read full bio