Background
Akers, Patricia LaVern Lankford was born on December 31, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Eugene and Frances LaVern (Pierce) Lankford.
Akers, Patricia LaVern Lankford was born on December 31, 1953 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Eugene and Frances LaVern (Pierce) Lankford.
Bachelor of Engineering, University Texas, 1977. Juris Doctor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1979.
Staff attorney Texas Department Water Resources, Austin, 1980—1981. Private practice Fairfield, Texas, 1981—1986. Attorney, 1983—1986; staff attorney Heart Texas Legal Aid, Waco, 1982—1986.
Special county judge Freestone County, Fairfield, 1983—1986. Assistant attorney Dallas, since 1986.
Member City Planning Committee, Fairfield, 1983—1986, City Sesquicentennial Committee, 1985—1986. County coordinator Ferraro/Mondale Campaign, Freestone County, 1984. Secretary/treasurer Democratic Coalition, 1984.
Member of American Bar Association, Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, State Bar Texas (family law section), Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Freestone Country Club (secretary 1982-1986), General Federal Women's Clubs (planning committee).
Married Monte Edward Akers, August 15, 1981. Children: Nathan Edward, Megan Austin.