On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (GA) - District 95
404-F Coverdell Legislative Office Building
18 Capitol Square Southwest
Atlanta, GA 30334
Post Office Box 630
Lithonia, GA 30058
Full Name:
Dar'shun N. Kendrick
Gender:
Female
Birth Date:
08/28/1982
Birth Place:
Atlanta, GA
Home City:
Lithonia, GA
Religion:
Christian
Master of Business Administration, Kennesaw State University, 2010-2011
Juris Doctor, University of Georgia, 2004-2007, Grade Point Average of 3.1
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science/Communications, Oglethorpe University, 2000-2004, Grade Point Average of 3.5
House Whip, Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2021-present
Candidate, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 95, 2023-Present
Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 93, 2010-2023
Minority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2019-2021
Campaign Manager, Representative Georgia Maddox, Candidate for Senate, 2004
Member, Interstate Cooperation Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Juvenile Justice Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Small Business Development Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2017-2018, 2019-2020, 2021-2022, 2023-present
Member, Technology & Infrastructure Innovation, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2023-present
Secretary, DeKalb County Delegation, 2012-present
Former Member, Children and Youth Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012
Former Member, Special Rules Committee, Georgia State House of Representatives, 2011-2012
Chief Encouragement Officer, Darshun Speaks, Limited Liability Corporation, 2020-present
Registered Investment Adviser Representative, Kendrick Advisory and Advocacy Group, 2020-present
Securities Attorney/Investment Advisor Representative, Kendrick Advisory and Advocacy Group, 2017-present
Dispute Regulation Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, 2016-present
Freelance Contributor, Black Enterprise Magazine, 2017-2018
Managing Attorney/Owner, Kendrick Law Practice, 2010-2018
Adjunct Professor of Business Law, Oglethorpe University, 2014
Associate Attorney, Hollowell, 2007-2009
Law Clerk, Scott, Wells and McElwee, Professional Corporation, 2007
Congressional Intern, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, 2003
Intern, Congresswoman Denise Majette, 2003
Intern, Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, 2000
Corporate Development Board Member, Technology Association of Georgia, 2016-present
Member of the Communications Committee, State Bar of Georgia, 2015-present
Member, Georgia Association of Black Woman Lawyers, 2014-present
Member of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, 2011-present
Member, Georgia Bar Association, 2007-present
Member, DeKalb Bar Association, present
Member, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Decatur Business Association, present
Member, Divine Faith Ministries International, present
Member, Omicron Delta Kappa
Founder/Chair of Board of Directors, Minority Access to Capital, Incorporated, 2016-2018
Board Member, Stonecrest Mall Business Alliance, 2012-2014
Board Member, Beverly Cunningham Outreach Program, 2011-2013
Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, IXGEN, Incorporated, 2012-2013
Founder, Business Legal Society, University of Georgia Law, 2006
MARTOC Committee Intern, Georgia House of Representatives, 2002-2004
Student Body President, Oglethorpe University, 2004
Youth Coordinator, Young Democrats of Georgia, 2001
Father's Name:
Ricky Kendrick
Mother's Name:
Daisy Kendrick