Darkenya W. Waller

DarKenya W. Waller, JD, MBA, is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University, teaching a course on Practical Issues in Poverty Law. With over fifteen years of experience at the Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands, DarKenya Waller holds the positions of Executive Director and Managing Attorney, overseeing case management, staff training, and grant administration. Previous positions include Adjunct Professor at Vanderbilt University Law School and owner of DarKenya M. Washington, PLLC, specializing in domestic law and real estate. Early career experiences encompass roles as an Associate Attorney at various law firms and as Special Assistant Attorney General in Mississippi. DarKenya Waller holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Mississippi School of Law, an MBA from Belhaven University, and a BA in English from Jackson State University.