Francesca Perkins Austin

Francesca Perkins Austin, Esq. has a diverse work experience in the legal field. Francesca currently serves as Senior Counsel and Associate Vice President at National Life Group since January 2021. Prior to that, they worked as Counsel at Baker & Hostetler LLP from March 2014 to December 2020. Francesca also gained experience as an Appeals Attorney at the NYC Department of Education - Office of the General Counsel from February 2013 to March 2014 and as a Federal Law Clerk for Honorable Andrew L. Carter at the United States District Court, Southern District of New York from April 2012 to November 2012. Francesca began their career as an Associate at Chadbourne & Parke LLP from September 2008 to March 2012. Francesca also worked as a Summer Associate at Chadbourne & Parke LLP in 2007. Francesca has volunteered at the Center for Constitutional Rights as a Legal Volunteer from September 2006 to December 2006. Furthermore, they gained experience as a Student Law Clerk for Honorable Ronald L. Ellis (Ret.) at the United States District Court, Southern District of New York in 2006 and as a Student Law Clerk for Honorable Dale N. Atkins at the Civil District Court - Parish of Orleans - State of Louisiana in 2005.

Francesca Perkins Austin, Esq. completed their education in a chronological order as follows:

From 1997 to 2001, Francesca attended the Academy of the Sacred Heart in NOLA. However, no specific degree or field of study was mentioned for this period.

Following that, they enrolled at Carleton College from 2001 to 2005, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors (cum laude) in History.

Francesca then pursued their legal education at Fordham University School of Law from 2005 to 2008, earning a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with a focus on Law.

In terms of additional certifications, they hold Bar Admissions in both New York and Texas. Additionally, Francesca has been admitted to various courts, including the Southern District of Texas and the Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of New York. Specific months or years for obtaining these certifications were not provided.