Charity Dera is a part time student at Stetson University College of Law. She expects to graduate in May of 2026 and is pursuing a concentration in social justice advocacy. Ms. Dera is also an alumna of the University of South Florida, where she obtained her bachelor’s in mass communications.

Prior to becoming a law clerk at The Employment Law Group® law firm, Ms. Dera worked at a variety of nonprofit organizations in the Tampa Bay area for approximately six years. It is within the social services context that Ms. Dera learned advocacy through the lens of case management. She aspires to be a public servant by continuing to demonstrate sacrificial commitment to the vulnerable and underserved.

Outside of work, Ms. Dera enjoys spending quality time with her husband, children, and church family.