Ayanna L. Jenkins Toney, Esq. brings a unique blend of life experience, academic excellence, and legal acumen to her practice. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Howard University, where her interest in human behavior and justice first began to take shape. Following her graduation, she pursued a successful career as a professional model, traveling extensively across the United States and appearing in several international publications.
Despite her accomplishments in the modeling world, Ms. Jenkins Toney felt a calling to the legal profession. She began her legal education at Howard University School of Law in 1998, continued her studies at Pace University School of Law in 1999, and ultimately earned her Juris Doctor from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2002. While attending law school in both New York and San Francisco, she balanced her rigorous academic schedule with her modeling career, demonstrating her discipline and drive.
Her diverse background, coupled with her passion for justice, shapes her approach as an attorney—one defined by empathy, tenacity, and a deep commitment to advocating for her clients’ rights.