is an attorney, thought leader, advocate, television personality, and the author of three bestselling books. She hosts, judges, and serves as executive producer of Divorce Court, the multiple Emmy-nominated and longest-running court show in television history. Jones began her career as a New York City homicide prosecutor before transitioning to television in the early 1990s as a legal correspondent for NBC’s Today show. She is a member of the Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame and, in 2025, was inducted into the NATAS Gold & Silver Circle Honor Society in recognition of her significant contributions to television over more than 25 years. She serves as president of Girlfriend Entertainment Productions and is a former president and board member of the Professional Diversity Network (NASDAQ: IPDN). She also co-founded the Instant Impact Group, which helps organizations achieve transformational inclusion, and is a founding member of the Black Women’s Leadership Collective and the Brown Girls Fundraising Collective, bringing together civic leadership, community service, and philanthropy. An open-heart surgery survivor, Jones is a passionate advocate for health equity, particularly for women and communities of color. She has also served as chair of the U.S. Commission for the Preservation of America’s Heritage Abroad under President Joe Biden from 2022 to 2024, championing cultural preservation and international diplomacy.
In Person
- Nov. 21 - 1:30pm
- 2:30pm
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