Leslie Booker: The Gavel Tour

We are so excited to welcome Leslie Booker at Lark & Owl Booksellers for a conversation about the importance of voting in local elections, what the role of District Judge entails, and how it affects voters lives.

RSVPing is not required to attend the story time but does help us get a more accurate head count!

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION:

What Williamson County voters can expect to hear about:

What a district court judge actually does — and how decisions made in local courts can affect people and families.

Why judicial experience matters when handling the different kinds of cases that come before a district court.

What fairness and impartiality look like in the courtroom and why every person deserves to be heard.

Why local judicial races matter to Williamson County residents, even when they receive less attention than races at the top of the ballot.

How to be an informed down-ballot voter and why it’s important to understand the local offices on your ballot before you vote.

ABOUT LESLIE BOOKER: Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Leslie Booker is a proud product of its public schools. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and African American Studies from the University Michigan and went on to receive her Juris Doctorate from Howard University School of Law. Leslie began her legal career as a public defender in Baltimore, where she represented juveniles and learned firsthand the importance of fairness and compassion in the justice system. She later served as an Assistant State’s Attorney for six years, gaining deep experience as a prosecutor. Over the years, Leslie has served as Chief Felony Prosecutor in both Travis and Williamson Counties and made history in 2007 as the first Black Assistant District Attorney in Williamson County.

With more than thirty years of legal experience, Leslie has worked in both public service and private practice across Central Texas and Maryland. She now leads her own law firm, where she is known for providing experienced and compassionate representation to individuals and families in need.