I Almost Sued My Law School : A Memoir of Retaliation, Revival and Reform

In this powerful memoir, Antionna shares her journey as a first-generation, low-income Black student navigating life at a predominantly white Catholic law school. When invited to speak at an anti-poverty conference, she courageously exposed the deep hardships, emotional exhaustion, and overwhelming financial anxiety she faced.Naturally non-confrontational, sharing her truth and advocating for equitable, need-based funding became one of the proudest moments of her life. But it quickly turned into one of her most traumatic experiences. The law school’s response to her advocacy took a turn she never anticipated—and years later, she discovers that the institution is still holding this against her.Should she sue them?Antionna bravely recounts the devastating institutional retaliation she faced—a layered trauma that left her feeling broken and unrecognizable. Through this intimate story of faith, trauma, and triumph, Antionna reclaims her voice and calls for systemic change in higher education, offering recommendations for reform to ensure that future students don’t endure the same hardships. This memoir is a testament to Antionna’s true calling: to love, heal, and be a bridge of hope and peace—showing that even in the face of persistent adversity, revival is possible. Read more