Tafara C. Makaya

Tafara C. Makaya is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as a Senior Attorney Investigator at Aleta Law, where responsibilities include conducting Title IX investigations and addressing workplace discrimination and harassment cases. Previously, Tafara held the position of Of Counsel at Bernstein Shur, overseeing similar investigations and serving as a hearing advisor in Title IX hearings. Tafara's background includes serving as the Assistant Director of the Equal Opportunity Office at the University of Georgia, where enforcement of UGA policies on discrimination and harassment and training the community were key duties. A strong history in prosecution includes roles as Assistant District Attorney in multiple jurisdictions and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney, focusing on felonies, misdemeanors, and serious violent crimes. Tafara holds a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Florida.