With a legal career spanning three decades, Teri Lee Thompson has carved a distinguished legal career as a federal criminal defense attorney in high-stakes capital trials, adjunct professor, and associate magistrate court judge. But Teri’s impact stretches far beyond her courtroom. She is an author and the owner of ZELLA PUBLISHING, an independent producer of powerful collections that address culture and diversity. She is the creative force behind the children’s book series, the

Adventures of Kai, that focuses on self-esteem in Black children. She is the author of Kinky, Curly, Mine, Sun-Kissed, and Princess Locs.

Her latest release is Girls Who Rise: Empowering Girls to Become Leaders is a powerful, uplifting guide designed to ignite confidence, courage, and purpose in young girls. More than a book, it's a call to action--a movement that helps girls discover their voice, harness their strengths, and step boldly into leadership