Paula was born in Fort Worth, Texas and raised in Tuscaloosa, where she graduated from Central High School (Class of 1985). She received a B.S. in Commerce and Business Administration from the University of Alabama in 1989 and her J.D. from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1992. Paula enjoys traveling, running, and gardening. Paula is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Tuscaloosa.
Shannon was born in Paducah Kentucky and raised in Daphne, Alabama. She graduated from Fairhope High School. She received a B.A. in Political Science in 2001 from The University of Alabama in Huntsville; and her J.D. at the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004. Shannon is active in local theater and enjoys community service and volunteer work in Tuscaloosa. Her favorite services include the Animal Shelter, Habitat for Humanity and working with the elderly.
Cristen is from Jacksonville, Alabama, where she graduated from Jacksonville High School. She received her B.S. in International Business from Auburn University in 2020. Cristen later received her J.D. from Florida State University in 2024. Cristen is happily married to David Mejia. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and pickleball with her husband, as well as reading, traveling, and spending time with her nephews. Cristen is also an active member of First Baptist Church Tuscaloosa.
Kaelan was born in St. Petersburg and grew up in Tampa, Florida where he graduated from Auburn High School. He received his B.S in Political Science from the University of South Florida in 2018 and earned his J.D. from Stetson University College of Law in 2023. Kaelan is married to his wife, Mary Anna. In his spare time, Kaelan enjoys watching baseball, fishing, playing drums and playing occasional video games.
Ashley was born in Bastrop, Louisiana and grew up in Sierra Vista, Arizona, where she graduated from Buena High School. She received her B.S. (summa cum laude) in Marketing with dual minors in Economics & Communications from the University of Alabama. She received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2019. While there, she was awarded the Order of the Samaritan, which is the highest public service award bestowed by the U.A. School of Law. Prior to joining the District Attorney’s Office, she clerked for judges at the state and federal level. In her free time Ashley enjoys going on walks with her dog Sandy and attending St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish with her boyfriend.
Corey is from Demopolis, Alabama, where she graduated from Demopolis High School. Corey graduated from the University of Alabama in 2012 with her bachelor’s degrees in commerce/business administration and human environmental sciences. She is a 2016 graduate of the University of Alabama School of Law where she was a member of the American Associate of Justice’s Student Trial Advocacy Team coached by Bob Prince. Corey is married to Joey Seale and they have one son. She is the current secretary and treasurer of the Criminal Justice Section of the Alabama State Bar. Corey is a 2020 graduate of Leadership Tuscaloosa and a 2022 graduate of the Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum (Class 16). Her family attends Church of the Highlands.
Paige is from Winfield, Alabama and graduated from Winfield City High School. She received her B.A. in Political Science from The University of Alabama in 1992; and, received her J.D. from The University of Alabama School of Law in 1995. Paige has two children, one enrolled in the Tuscaloosa County School System and one in college studying Nursing. Paige is active in the Church of the Highlands; and, volunteers for No Greater Love Rescue and Alabama Society for Prevention and Cruelty to Animals (ALSPCA).
John was born in Birmingham and raised in Bessemer & Hoover. He graduated from W.A. Berry High School in Hoover in 1993. He received his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from The University of Alabama in 1999 and his J.D. from The Birmingham School of Law in 2002. John and his wife, Suzanne, have two children. John enjoys watching Alabama football and basketball, playing tennis, saltwater fishing, and cooking anything you can throw on an open flame.
Thomas was born in Moultrie, Georgia. He graduated from Colquitt County High School in 2011. He received his B.S. in Wildlife Management & Ecology from Auburn University in 2015 and his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law in 2020. Thomas and his wife Maddie have one son and a Boykin Spaniel named Flint. Thomas enjoys fishing in ponds, lakes, creeks or wherever he can possibly throw a lure. He also enjoys hiking, hunting, being outside with his family, watching Auburn football and attempting to hit a golf ball.
Alex was born in Mobile, Alabama, and raised in Citronelle, Alabama, where she graduated from Citronelle High School. She received her B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2018, and her J.D. from Faulkner University in 2023. In her free time, Alex enjoys traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.
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