Phaedra Parks

Phaedra Creonta Parks, born on October 26, 1973, in Athens, Georgia, established a career as a successful attorney before gaining widespread recognition as a television personality. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wesleyan College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, and also studied at the London School of Economics. Parks further pursued education in mortuary sciences from Jefferson State College, reflecting her diverse interests. As the managing partner of The Parks Group, an Atlanta-based law firm, she practices law in the areas of entertainment, intellectual property rights, and civil and criminal litigation. Her legal career has included representing celebrities and high-profile individuals, and she has contributed as an on-air legal analyst for major media outlets such as NBC, Fox, CNN, truTV, EXTRA, and Entertainment Tonight. Parks has also been quoted in publications including The New York Times, Newsweek, and People on various legal issues.

Parks became a prominent figure in entertainment through her role on the Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” joining in 2010. Her participation on the show brought her increased public visibility, contributing to her nomination as one of Atlanta’s top 100 Black women of influence. Beyond television, Parks is an author, having released the bestselling book “Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Work Hard, Look Pretty, Have Fun, and Never Have an Off Moment.” She also serves as a motivational speaker, addressing audiences on topics ranging from business and law to personal growth. Parks has maintained an active role in social activism, particularly through her non-profit organization, Save Our Sons, which focuses on promoting positive male role models for African-American boys. Her advocacy has included working with congressional members on initiatives for at-risk youth and participating in civil rights efforts in cities like Selma, Alabama, and Flint, Michigan.

In recent years, Parks has continued to expand her presence across various television platforms. After her initial departure from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” in 2017, she appeared on programs such as “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” (2022, 2024), “Married to Medicine” (2023-2025), and as a contestant on “The Traitors” (2024), where her performance received notable attention. In 2021, she made her acting debut in the anthology series “Covenant.” Her career trajectory has come full circle with her announced return to “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” for its sixteenth season in 2024, and her participation in “Dancing with the Stars” season 33, further cementing her status as a multifaceted public figure in both legal and entertainment spheres.