Background
Ferris-Metcalf, Joyce was born on May 7, 1937 in Cincinnati. Daughter of Ladell H. and Ruth (Clark) Ferris.
Ferris-Metcalf, Joyce was born on May 7, 1937 in Cincinnati. Daughter of Ladell H. and Ruth (Clark) Ferris.
Bachelor of Arts, Northwestern University, 1958. Postgraduate Harvard University, 1958-1959. Juris Doctor, U. Louisville, 1961.
Bar: Kentucky 1961, California 1967, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1966. Attorney Corps Engineers, Louisville, 1961-1962, Kentucky Department highways, Frankfort, 1963-1964. Assistant attorney general, Frankfort, 1964-1966.
Deputy attorney general, San Francisco, 1966-1972.
Deputy district attorney, Monterey County (California), 1972-1974, Santa Clara County (California), San Jose, 1974. Professor of law Lincoln University, 1984.
Board of directors Victim Support Network.
Member.Ky. Governor"s Commision on Status Women, 1965-1966. Member Santa Clara County Bar Association (trustee), West Valley Bar Association (president 1993-1997), Santa Clara County Women Lawyers (president 1977), Queen"s Bench (president 1971-1972), American Association of University Women, Zeta Tau Alpha.
Married children: Crystal, Susan-Marie. 1 child, Melissa.