LEADERSHIP
Sarah Hayes
Executive Director
Sarah Hayes has been an associate at BakerHostetler LLP since 2019. Sarah’s practice focuses primarily on commercial litigation and labor and employment litigation matters. Sarah is a native Houstonian, raised in the Clear Lake area. Sarah graduated early with honors from the University of Louisiana at Monroe with two bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Spanish. Sarah then graduated from the University of Houston Law Center with a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 2019. Sarah is dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Black attorneys in the legal profession. Sarah is an active member of the Houston Lawyers Association and is a board member of the Houston Lawyers Foundation. Sarah is a dog mom to her pup Mozzi. Sarah is a member of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Sarah runs a food blog in her spare time and loves dancing, fashion, and traveling.Dominique Hawkins
Deputy Director
Dominique Hawkins serves as Legal Counsel at Repsol Renewables North America. She graduated from Texas A&M University in December 2016 with a B.A. in Political Science and a double minor in English and Sociology. Dominique furthered her education at the historic Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law where she obtained her Doctor of Jurisprudence in May 2020. At Thurgood Marshall School of Law, she served as Executive Editor of The Thurgood Marshall School of Law Journal on Race, Gender, and Justice. In her spare time, Dominique enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and experiencing new restaurants. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
Ashley Lewis
Treasurer
Jireh Davis
VP of Communication
Jireh Davis founded J. Davis Law & Mediation, where she practices probate, estate planning, guardianship, and business law. Jireh received her Juris Doctor from the Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Fitchburg State University. She received her Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Political Science from the University of Florida. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the American Bar Association, and many professional and social organizations. Jireh enjoys shopping, working out, traveling, and creating legal education and fashion content on social media in her spare time.
Porscha Allen
VP of Celebration
Porscha Allen is an Assistant Public Defender at the Harris County Public Defenders Office. Porscha has been at this office for over 4 years, but has experience in criminal defense, employment law, disability rights, and civil rights matters. Porscha Allen is a Houston native and has lived here her entire life. Porscha graduated with Honors from the University of North Texas in 2016 and earned a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Porscha obtained her Law degree from the University of Houston - Law Center in 2020 and became licensed that year. Porscha is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Porscha is also a member of the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers and Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association. Porscha is dedicated to helping her community and dedicated her life to public service. In her free time, Porscha loves to spend time with family, friends, and loves to travel.
Morgan Morrow
VP of Community
Morgan is an Associate Attorney at Olson & Olson LLP in their property tax litigation group. She focuses her practice on advising and defending local government clients in ad valorem tax disputes involving residential and commercial properties along with related exemption matters. Prior to working at Olson & Olson LLP, Morgan was Acting General Counsel for a school district. She attended Texas State University where she obtained her B.A. in Political Science and a B.A in Spanish. She then sought and obtained her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center. During law school, Morgan served as President of the Black Law Students Association, General Administrative Editor for the Houston Business and Tax Law Journal, and was a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team.
Jaylin Jackson
VP of Cultivation
Jaylin Jackson is a dedicated associate family law attorney at Walters Gilbreath PLLC. Jaylin graduated from the University of North Texas in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Development and Family Studies. In 2020, Jaylin earned a law degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Jaylin exclusively practices family law, a field that requires both empathy and resilience. Jaylin began her career serving the families of Harris County as an Assistant County Attorney at the Office of the Harris County Attorney in the Child Welfare Division. Having transitioned to private practice from government practice, Jaylin has a unique wealth of knowledge and experience making her both a compassionate and skillful family law attorney. Jaylin is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the second oldest of seven children, and a dog mom to her beloved Pomeranian, Leo.