As the managing partner of The Parks Group, an Atlanta-based law firm specializing in entertainment, intellectual property rights, and civil and criminal litigation, Phaedra Parks built a distinguished legal career before expanding her influence into media as a prominent television personality. She honed her legal prowess after earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from Wesleyan College, a Juris Doctorate from the University of Georgia, and further studies at the London School of Economics, also pursuing education in mortuary sciences from Jefferson State College. Parks has represented celebrities and high-profile individuals and contributed as an on-air legal analyst for major media outlets including NBC, Fox, CNN, truTV, EXTRA, and Entertainment Tonight. Her expert commentary has also been quoted in publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, and People.
Further cementing her status as a multifaceted public figure, she participated as a contestant on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 33 in 2024, continuing to captivate audiences with her versatility across both legal and entertainment spheres.