Asked & Answered: Davis balancing time between law school, Miss Milwaukee duties.

• Date: 29 March 2022
• Author: Teske, Ali

Byline: Ali Teske

Crowned Miss Milwaukee 2022 in March, Jada Davis made history as the first Black woman to win the title in the organization's 98-year run. A Milwaukee inner city native, Davis wears many hats with a diverse group of passions and interests.

"I'm a dancer, entrepreneur and law student," Davis said. She obtained her undergraduate degree in communication and democracy justice studies from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and is now pursuing a law degree.

Scheduled to graduate from Marquette Law School in spring 2023, Davis plans on taking the bar exam in larger cities, staying in Milwaukee for a period of time. Supported by a mentor, friends and family, Davis has advice to those pursuing a career in law: "People that may be reading this that want to pursue a law degree, make sure that you connect and start to network early. It's who you know, not what you know a lot of the time. Connecting with other professionals in the field is always important."

Davis recently sat down with the Wisconsin Law Journal to discuss her recent win and journey...