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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Elena Parent (b. December 27, 1975) is a Democratic member of the Georgia State Senate, representing District 42. She previously served in the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 81 from 2011 to 2013.

Parent earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia. Her professional experience includes working as the Director of Development for HOPE Atlanta, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing homelessness, Chief of Staff for Sen. David Adelman and as a Litigator for the firm of Sutherland Asbill & Brennan.

Education

  • JD, Law, University of Virginia, 1999-2002
  • BA, Psychology/Religion, University of Virginia, 1994-1998

Professional Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Virginia, 1999-2002
  • BA, Psychology/Religion, University of Virginia, 1994-1998
  • Former Litigation Attorney, Eversheds Sutherland Limited Liability Partnership
  • Executive Director, Georgia Watch, 2012-2014
  • Director of Development, Hope Atlanta, 2009-2010
  • Legislative Aide, Senator David Adelman, Georgia State Senate, 2009
  • Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Limited Liability Partnership, 2002-2008

Political Experience

  • JD, Law, University of Virginia, 1999-2002
  • BA, Psychology/Religion, University of Virginia, 1994-1998
  • Former Litigation Attorney, Eversheds Sutherland Limited Liability Partnership
  • Executive Director, Georgia Watch, 2012-2014
  • Director of Development, Hope Atlanta, 2009-2010
  • Legislative Aide, Senator David Adelman, Georgia State Senate, 2009
  • Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Limited Liability Partnership, 2002-2008
  • Senator, Georgia State Senate, District 42, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State Senate, District 42, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 81, 2010-2013

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Judiciary - Non-Civil Committee, Georgia State Senate

Former Member, Science and Technology Committee, Georgia State Senate

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education and Youth

Secretary, Government Oversight

Member, Judiciary

Secretary, Special Judiciary

Member, Subcommittee on Judiciary Group A

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • JD, Law, University of Virginia, 1999-2002
  • BA, Psychology/Religion, University of Virginia, 1994-1998
  • Former Litigation Attorney, Eversheds Sutherland Limited Liability Partnership
  • Executive Director, Georgia Watch, 2012-2014
  • Director of Development, Hope Atlanta, 2009-2010
  • Legislative Aide, Senator David Adelman, Georgia State Senate, 2009
  • Associate, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Limited Liability Partnership, 2002-2008
  • Senator, Georgia State Senate, District 42, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Georgia State Senate, District 42, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Representative, Georgia State House of Representatives, District 81, 2010-2013
  • Member, All Saints’ Episcopal Church, present
  • Volunteer, Everybody Wins!, present
  • Member, Advisory Board, Olmsted Linear Park Association
  • Member, Board of Visitors, Emory University
  • Former Member, Foundation Board, Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
  • Former Advisory Board of Directors, It's the Journey, Incorporated
  • Co-Founder/Co-Chair, Women Attorneys' Affinity Group
  • Graduated Member, Leadership Atlanta, 2012-2013
  • Advisor, State Bar of Georgia Committee on Women & Minorities in the Profession, 2008-2009

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Fulton County Daily Report's "On the Rise", 2011;
  • Atlanta Business Chronicle's "40 Under 40", 2011;
  • Environmental Leadership Award, Georgia Conservation Voters, 2011, 2012;

State Bills
Events

2020

Jul. 1
Post-Legislative Session Town Hall

Wed 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM EDT

Jun. 15
Town Hall

Mon 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Virtual and Telephone via Zoom