Title: General Counsel
Company: The Association of Village Council Presidents
Location: Lake Alfred, Florida, United States
Coralette D. Waite, Esq., general counsel at The Association of Village Council Presidents, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in legal services.
With over a decade and a half of experience, Ms. Waite has built a distinguished career in law. Since 2024, she has served as general counsel for the Association of Village Council Presidents, where she manages the in-house legal team, oversees contracting and negotiations, supports corporate governance, and engages in advocacy to represent the interests of the region and its tribes. Her prior roles include magistrate judge for the Alaska Court System from 2023 to 2024, director of legal compliance at the Association of Village Council Presidents from 2020 to 2023, and managing attorney at CDWaiteLaw LLC from 2016 to 2023. She also served as associate general counsel at the Association of Village Council Presidents from 2017 to 2020, staff attorney at the Indiana Department of Child Services from 2015 to 2016, and associate attorney at the Law Office of Kenneth L. Riggins from 2011 to 2015. She gained experience in the field as a registered representative trainee at Charles Schwab in 2010, dual representative-broker trainee in customer service at Charles Schwab and Co. Inc in 2010, certified legal intern at the Department of Public Advocacy in Kentucky in 2009, and legal intern at the Murphysboro Office of Public Defense in 2008.
Ms. Waite laid a strong educational foundation with a Bachelor of Science in psychology and a minor in general business administration from Florida State University in 2006, a Juris Doctor from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2009, and is licensed to practice law in Alaska and Indiana. In addition to her professional achievements, she owns a health coaching business and actively contributes to community service through the Capitol City SDA Church. She also serves as a board member for the Direct Employees Foundation and is an active member of the Alaska Bar Association.
Ms. Waite has also pursued her passion for motivating young girls, particularly those from Caribbean and minority backgrounds, through authoring “A Wish As You Grow Up: Well Wishes for Little Girls.” The book encourages them to believe in their potential and embrace the opportunities the world offers. She attributes her success to her parents’ sacrifices, moving to America to provide her and her sister with access to education and opportunities. Looking to the future, she aspires to expand her role at the Association of Village Council Presidents, contributing to the development of the YK Delta region in Alaska. She also seeks to enhance her personal and professional growth, aiming to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, especially those from Caribbean and minority communities.
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“A Wish As You Grow Up: Well Wishes for Little Girls” By Coralette D. Waite, Esq.
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