Rita Lynette Copeland

Background

Copeland, Rita Lynette was born on June 26, 1960 in Buffalo. Daughter of Leon Scott and Bonnie Lee (Adams) Copeland.

Education

Bachelor, Boston University, 1980; Juris Doctor, State University of New York, Buffalo, 1983.

Career

Assistant county attorney, Erie County Department Law, Buffalo, 1984-1987; deputy counsel, New York State Board Elections, Albany, 1987; associate counsel, New York State United Teachers, New York City, 1987-1990; partner, Copeland & Aughtry, Brooklyn, 1990-1992; private practice,, Buffalo, since 1992. Hearing officer New York City Transit Authority, Brooklyn, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Rita Lynette Copeland has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of New York State Bar Association, Brooklyn Bar Association, Bar Association Erie County, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.

Connections

Father:

Leon Scott Copeland

Mother:

Bonnie Lee (Adams) Copeland