Mika Shields graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park in May 2018 with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a Certificate in Women’s Studies. While at UMD she interned at the Prince George’s County Department of Social Services, where she helped to implement an evidence-based program targeting the needs of LGBTQ youth in foster care.

Before joining The Employment Law Group® law firm, Ms. Shields also worked for CVS Pharmacy for six years as a Shift Supervisor, which funded her education and taught her invaluable interpersonal skills. She has a strong passion for social equality, and plans to pursue a Master’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice in the near future.