She currently practices in two areas which are Housing & Community Economic Development and Access to Health Care & Public Benefits. Debra graduated from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1999 and has spent her legal career serving low-income individuals and groups. Prior to joining Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc., she was employed by Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. and the Legal Aid Society of Dayton, practicing in the areas of consumer, family, government benefits and housing law.