After completing law school, and operating her own firm in Chicago, Illinois, M. Reese Everson’s proven legal expertise propelled her to be chosen to serve as legislative staff to some of the most senior elected members of the United States Congress. It was there that she realized a need, and set out to fill it. Having been targeted by sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination on Capitol Hill, Reese realized that young women often lack the tools for successfully navigating sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the workplace. Further, there were few support systems and safe spaces one could go to seek guidance without the fear of retaliation. Reese decided to create a manual for young women in the workplace to address sexual harassment while maintaining their integrity, entitled “The B.A.B.E.’s Guide to Winning in the Workplace: You Don’t Have to Compromise” and to create a digital safe space to provide women with a support system and resources.
M. Reese Everson is now a tireless advocate for young women, committed to helping them to find their voice and showing them how to walk in their purpose, uncompromised. While serving as Advocate in Chief, she travels the globe as a Sexual Harassment Expert and Advocate, author, and speaker. Reese works to advocate for removing discrimination and harmful biases in the workplace that can be very problematic, specifically for women of color. She is the Founder of The Blush Project Foundation which provides peer-advocates for women dealing with sexual harassment and gender discrimination in universities and workplaces across the U.S. The Blush Project Foundation also works to provide economic resources for women devastated by sexual harassment and entrepreneurship training for K-8 students.
M. Reese Everson is formerly the Principal Attorney for the Everson Law Group. The Everson Law Group specialized in Corporate, Municipal, Real Estate and Asset Protection. M. Reese Everson began her legal career as American Bar Associate Fellow on behalf of the Nevada Attorney General’s office. In this role, M. Reese Everson was entrusted to assert Nevada’s right to share a $173M damages settlement from a multi-state class action lawsuit.
M. Reese Everson’s proven legal expertise propelled her to be recruited by senior United States Congressional officials to serve as Legislative Counsel to some of the most senior elected members of the United States Congress. This position entailed providing advice and counsel on all things judiciary, including civil rights, voting rights and Constitutional policy. In addition, M. Reese Everson drafted amendments for legislation proposed by the Judiciary Sub-Committee Ranking Member on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
M. Reese Everson also worked as a Legislative Staffer on behalf of the House Financial Services Committee’s Capital Market and Government Sponsored Enterprises staff, where she also spearheaded a conference addressing the student loan debt crisis with world-renowned financial guru, Suze Orman.
Ms. Everson received her Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from Michigan State University and holds a Juris Doctor and Certificate in International Law from DePaul University College of Law. She is a member of the Illinois Bar. Ms. Everson has studied law in Madrid, Spain and Beijing, China. She is a humanitarian with a passion for financial literacy and food security. Her collegiate accolades include being awarded 8 Scholarships including the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Michigan Merit Award, and the Ernest & Cammille Green MSU Black Alumni Scholarship and also creating a fundraising campaign that raised over $27,000 to support relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Katrina (click for more detail).