Background
Worthy, Patricia Morris was born on May 28, 1944 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Walter and Ruby Mae (Lovett) Morris.
Worthy, Patricia Morris was born on May 28, 1944 in Fort Benning, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Walter and Ruby Mae (Lovett) Morris.
Associate of Arts, Queensborough Community College, 1964. Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1966. Juris Doctor, Howard University, 1969.
Trial attorney National Labor Relations Board, Washington, 1969—1971. Deputy general counsel ACTION, 1971—1974. Associate Dolphin, Branton, Stafford & Webber, 1974—1977.
Deputy assistant secretary for regulatory functions Housing and Urban Development, 1977—1980. Adjunct professor Howard University School Law, 1979—1982. Chairman District of Columbia Public Service Commission, 1980—1991, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Commission, 1980—1991.
Chief of staff Office of Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly, 1991—1992. Professor law Howard University, 1992—2001. Dean academy affairs Howard University Law School, 2001—2002, 2003—2004, interim dean, 2002—2003.
Professor law Howard University, since 2004. Chairman District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, 1992-1905, member, 2005-2006.
Board directors National Black Child Development Institute, 1975-1980, Anacostia Economic Development Corporation, 1970-1974. Chairman Occupational Safety and Health Board, Washington, 1979-1980. Trustee WETA-television Channel 26, 1984-1994.
Member American Bar Association, National Conference Black Lawyers, National Conference Bar Examiners (multistate professional responsibility committee 1986-1989), World Peace Through Law (chairperson young lawyers section 1973-1975).