Early Life & Education

Terry is a native of Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Dykes High School. Upon graduating she enrolled at Cleveland Institute of Music/Case Western Reserve University. Here she was involved in Concerto Competition and earned a Bachelor of Music in Viola Performance.

Legal Training

While pursuing her Juris Doctor at The University of Texas, Terry was involved in a range of extracurriculars. She participated in programs like the Medicaid Fair Hearing Clinic, Moot Trial Court, and Pro Bono volunteering. She was also a Staff Editor for the Texas Hispanic Journal of Law & Policy and Mentor for the Chicano/Hispanic Law Students Association, before graduating with her degree in 2020.

Terry’s father was an attorney, and she always wanted to follow in his footsteps. She waited may years to go to law school and tell others, "It's never too late!"

Career at Smith Clinesmith

Terry became an attorney to ensure that justice is served. In joining the legal team, she is most excited about helping others achieve justice.