It's Women's History Month (2022) and as a reminder to all of the amazing and strong women out there who give their all to make others comfortable and happy, Sivonnia DeBarros, the Protector of Athletes, joins an esteemed panel of experts and women dominating in their craft to also give you your flowers and remind others to "Check on their Strong Friends." 

The Panel:

Sivonnia DeBarros - Protector of Athletes™ - is a first-generation lawyer representing athletes, business owners, and high-generating employees in sports, business, and labor & employment. DeBarros has represented pro athletes from the NFL, MLS, NBA-G League, and Pro-Table Tennis sports; 7- figure National Brands and NY Times Best-Selling Authors; and has been featured on CBS, ABC, WGN, Shoutout LA, and a host of podcasts such as A Frugal Athlete, Influential Entrepreneurs, Tackle What’s Next, and Maximum Lawyer to name a few. DeBarros is the author of two bestselling books: What Are You Sporting About? and Athletes Making Moves©.

Patrice Perkins - is a business and intellectual property attorney for creators with an emphasis in arts, new media + entertainment. Patrice graduated from DePaul Univer and in 2010, she founded Creative Genius Law as a strategic partner to help traditionally disempowered creatives use their intellectual property to build impact, generational wealth, and legacy. Her clients include artists, television personalities, best-selling authors, culinary entrepreneurs, apparel companies, game developers, content producers and curators, and creative agencies. Patrice is on the Board of Directors for Kartemquin Films in Chicago. Patrice is also one of few attorneys recognized across the globe by the American Bar Association as a “Legal Rebel” – a leading innovator in the legal industry.

Dr. Shaniqua Jones - is a Restorative Justice Expert and has completed her doctoral degree in Interdisciplinary Leadership with a specialization in higher education in May 2016. Currently, Dr. Jones is the Coordinator of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices with Thornton Township High Schools District 205. With a national platform, as the founder of Purple Path, Dr. Jones has been able to continue educating and serving students, parents/guardians, educators, and more through her Restorative Justice 101 courses offered online. To learn more about Dr. Jones, go to www.shaniquajones.com and www.purplepathbyDrJ.com.

Jada Coggins - is a former decorated college basketball player who has a passion for youth. During college, Jada completed an internship with the #1 Hip-Hop radio station in Atlanta, Hot 107.9, and with Georgia State’s Athletic Dept., serving as an in-game social media host. Assisting as the Head Varsity coach at Whitewater during her Junior and senior years in college. After graduating in May of 2019 from Georgia State University, Coggins returned to become the sponsored Ford Keys In-game host for football games during the Panther’s 2019 season.

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