Tanita Holmes is an attorney with five years of experience and a diverse legal background. Her expertise spans personal injury, immigration, criminal defense, civil litigation, civil rights, and social justice. In June 2021, she brought this wealth of experience to the Southern Coalition for Social Justice System Reform team as Counsel.
As a licensed attorney in the District of Columbia and North Carolina, Tanita brings her knowledge and a deep understanding of the legal system to her role. She is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court of the Eastern District of North Carolina. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies from George Mason University, with a concentration in Legal Studies and a minor in Social Justice. She then completed her Juris Doctor degree
from North Carolina Central University School of Law.
Tanita is deeply passionate about civil rights and social justice. She is not just an attorney, but a community lawyer, dedicated to serving marginalized communities. Her unwavering commitment to advocacy ensures that the voices of the most vulnerable people are never silenced, aligning perfectly with the mission of Southern Coalition for Social Justice.