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Ms. Wright handles a variety of civil litigation matters for businesses and individuals. She is an experienced trial attorney and has prevailed as lead counsel in over 100 jury trials. She is skilled in directing complex investigations, crisis management, and media relations in anticipation of litigation. Ms. Wright has also acted as legal advisor to crime victims, governmental agencies, political bodies, the Grand Jury, nonprofit organizations and law enforcement agencies. She was formerly employed as a prosecutor for the State of Florida where she was appointed as the Director of the Clay County State Attorney's Office and the Chief of the Special Victims Unit.
Ms. Wright has been invited to teach at conferences for attorneys and investigators in the areas of trial practice, trial preparation, expert testimony, crisis investigation and violence against women and children. She also serves as a legal advisor and instructor on issues of child protection for local United Methodist churches. In addition to her professional practice, Ms. Wright enjoys spending time with her family, volunteer work, civic involvement, and church leadership.
Education & Honors
Texas Christian University, B.A., 1990
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1993
State Attorney's Distinguished Service Award, 2005
Honored as a Community Woman of Note, Clay County Line, 2005
Admissions & Affiliations
Florida, 1993
Texas, 2006
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, 2007
Tarrant County Bar Association
Chair, Blood Drive Committee, 2008
Women Attorney's Section
professional organizations and activities
City of Keller, Planning and Zoning Commission, 2005-2008
City of Keller Uniform Development Code Technical Review Committee, 2007
Mediators Achieving Peace in Partnership with Communities in Schools, 2006
Governor's task forces on Domestic Fatality and Sexual Predator Protocol, 2003-2004
Domestic Violence Shelter Advisory Board, 2004-2005
Publications & Speeches
Executive Producer, "Death Blow" an award-winning documentary film designed to prevent teen violence, 2005
Instructor and Advisor, "Safe Sanctuaries: Child Protection for the United Methodist Church," 2003-2006 | 