10 Facts About Glenda Hatchett

Glenda Hatchett has been recognized as a distinguished alumna and awarded an honorary degree in 2000 by the college.

Glenda Hatchett then attended Emory University School of Law and received her juris doctor degree in 1977.

At Delta, Glenda Hatchett became the airline's highest-ranking woman of color worldwide, serving both as senior attorney and public relations manager.

In 1990, Glenda Hatchett made the difficult decision to leave Delta Air Lines in order to accept an appointment as Chief Presiding Judge of the Fulton County, Georgia Juvenile Court.

In 2000, Glenda Hatchett left Fulton County and began presiding over the nationally syndicated television show, Judge Glenda Hatchett which taped regular episodes for eight seasons, and is currently running in its sixth year of national syndication.

Glenda Hatchett has previously served on the Board of Directors of Gap, Inc the Hospital Corporation of America, and The Service Master Company.

Presently, Glenda Hatchett has been a board member of the Atlanta Falcons Football Organization since 2004, and serves on the Board of Advisors for Play Pumps International.

Glenda Hatchett serves on the Boys and Girls Clubs of America National Board of Governors.

Glenda Hatchett is the only speaker in the Conference's 10-year history to be invited to speak more than once.

Glenda Hatchett has appeared on numerous media outlets as a guest commentator and legal analyst on national issues.