Haley Taylor Schlitz

Haley Taylor Schlitz, 21, is a trailblazing attorney and the youngest Black person and woman to earn a law degree in U.S. history. She graduated from the SMU Dedman School of Law at 19 and earned her Bachelor of Science from Texas Woman’s University at 16, becoming the youngest graduate in the school's history. A recognized voice for Generation Z, Haley has contributed to platforms such as TheGrio, Blavity, and Teen Vogue, and was highlighted by Beyonce in "This Is Black History 2020". She serves on the board of the Emerge Young Leaders Cabinet and has been honored as one of Brightbeam’s Top 30 Education Influencers in 2021. Haley is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her commitment to community service and leadership.

Posts By Haley Taylor Schlitz

Politics

The “Facts of Life” for Gen Z: A Party That Has Abandoned Us

Republican Senator and vice presidential candidate JD Vance recently addressed the tragic school shooting in Georgia, stating, “I don’t like that this is a fact of life.” The “fact of life” he was...

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