Skip to main content
Portrait of Leslie Akridge

Honor Society® member

Leslie Akridge

Paralegal at Whitehurst, Blackburn & Warren

  • Thomas University
  • Interdisciplinary Studies: English
  • Class of 2018
  • Pelham, Georgia

Member since March 2017

About

I am a full tim mother of two, and a full time paralegal. My husband and family are very supportive of my pursuit of my B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies with minor in English. I've worked very hard to achieve my goals.
My family and church family are vital to my life. I am the part time guardian of my sixteen year old brother. My parent's are not in the best of health. I am also the full time voluntary youth leader at my church. I love to help others, and I help as often as I can.
I have been a family law paralegal for twelve years, and I would like to be Board Certified with the State of Georgia. To do this, I have to have my Bachelor's Degree. These are my short term goals, and I am excited to be getting closer to them.

Education

  • Thomas University

    Interdisciplinary Studies: English

    2016 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • Beta Club

    I was a member of the Beta Club in high school, and graduated with Beta Honors

  • High School Diploma

    I received my high school diploma in 2003.

  • Computer Technology Seal

    I graduated high school with a completion of education in computer techology

  • Beta Club Scholoarship

    I received the Beta Club Scholarship in 2003

Goals and interests

Career goal

Paralegal/Law

Graduate school interests

I have considered going to law school, but I am still undecided at this time. I know that after receiving my B.A., I intend to apply for State Board Certification as a paralegal.

Outside the classroom

I enjoy watching my children in their activities: going to dance performances, and sporting events. I love to read, and I enjoy art.

Experience

  • Paralegal

    Whitehurst, Blackburn & Warren

    Apr 2010 – Mar 2017

Volunteering

  • Youth Leader

    Branchville United Methodist Church

    Jan 2006 – Mar 2017

Languages

  • English (US) Advanced

Additional information