Michelle Coles — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Author of a debut novel, aiming to empower young people through history.
Commissioner at the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission since 2023.
Served as an Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division (2010-2022).
Worked as a Litigation Associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP (2006-2010).
Holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics/Government.

Biography

Michelle Coles is a civil rights attorney and debut novelist. Her writing aims to empower young people by educating them about history and providing tools to shape their destiny.

She currently serves as a Commissioner for the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission, a role she has held since 2023. Previously, she was an Attorney at the U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, from October 2010 to June 2022.