Background

Paist, Debra was born on November 11, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Wistar Borthwick and Agnes Mae Paist.

Education

Hollins College (Bachelor of Arts). Western Reserve University (Juris Doctor).

Career

Translator, Mack Trucks, Inc., Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1974-1976;

legal assistant, Lehigh Valley Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Allentown, 1979;

senior law clerk, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, Allentown, 1980-1982;

administrative judicial assistant, Superior Court Pennsylvania, Norristown, 1982-1986;

assistant counsel, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Harrisburg, 1986-1991;

administrative judicial assistant, Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg, 1991-1992;

administrative law judge, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, Harrisburg, since 1992.

Achievements

• Debra Paist has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member Pennsylvania Bar Association.

Connections

Father:

Wistar Borthwick Paist

Mother:

Agnes Mae Paist