LaShondria Nicole Gooden, Esq.

LaShondria Nicole Gooden is a native of Clarksdale, Mississippi, in the Mississippi Delta. She attended Coahoma Community College, where she earned an Associate of Arts degree in English. During her time at Coahoma, Attorney Gooden held esteemed positions such as President of Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society, Vice President of the English Club, and Treasurer of the Student Government Association. 

After Coahoma, Attorney Gooden continued her education at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) where she obtained her Bachelor's of Arts degree in English, with a concentration in Literature, and a minor in Political Science. There, she served as a member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, and the Golden Key Honor Society. Further, though, LaShondria's commitment to leadership led her to join Chancellor's Leadership Team and receive the distinguished Lyceum Scholarship.

Later, LaShondria went on to pursue her education at the University of Mississippi School of Law, where she obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree. During her time there, Attorney Gooden was an active member of Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. She also served as Education Chair for the Constance Slaughter-Harvey Chapter of the Black Law Students Association.

LaShondria has a wide-ranging background in law. Specifically, she has a background in criminal law, real estate law, complex title issues, business law, contract drafting, wills, estates, trusts, probate matters, affordable-income housing, land disputes, custody, and Children's Rights. 

LaShondria is currently a certified guardian ad litem for the State of Mississippi.  

BAR ADMISSION:

Mississippi

U.S. District for the Northern District of Mississippi

U.S. District for the Western District of Tennessee.