Tamika Montgomery-Reeves had recently visited Delaware State University for a Fireside Chat. Moderated by the President of the university, Tony Allen. This program was held so the community and students could get to know her and her accomplishments that have greatly impacted the African American community. Tony Allen had asked questions about her path to get where she is today, a few of those questions included her experience as a lawyer and as a resident of Delaware, what was a significant challenge how did you overcome it, how the judicial court system works, and how networking has impacted her career.
After the Fireside Chat ended, questions were open to the public. From this overall experience and honor of Tamika Reeves coming to the university, we learned a lot. We are thankful for her making time to come and talk with the students. Below is a background of Tamika Montgomery-Reeves.
Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Tamika Montgomery-Reeves knew she wanted to become a lawyer at a young age. Growing up, her family emphasized education and that it is very important to get you far in life. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. Practiced at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich 7 Rosanti in Wilmington, Delaware. Focusing on corporate governance and business litigation, then practicing corporate governance and securities litigation at Weil Gotshal & Manges in New York. Nominated by Governor Jack Markell on October 13, 2015 to the Delaware Court of Chancery to succeed Vice-Chancellor Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons Jr. On October 24, 2019, Governor John Carney nominated her to be an Associate Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court and this was confirmed on November 7, 2019. From law school to being nominated, Tamika Montgomery-Reeves is the first African American and youngest person to sit on Delaware’s Supreme Court.
Link to the Fireside Chat video by DESU-TV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3diBDTVl5LY