“I love New York in the summer - I don't like extremely cold weather but in the summer New York is the absolute best. But boy, everybody moves so fast there. I enjoy being able to smell the roses and just chat with people and they not look at you like you're crazy. Not everybody part of the world is receptive to that.”

American attorney, legal analyst, television personality, author, activist, and businesswoman

Phaedra Creonta Parks is an American attorney, legal analyst, television personality, author, activist, and businesswoman. She is known for a public career that spans law, media, and business. Parks has worked as an attorney and legal analyst, while also building a presence on television and in print. Her work and public profile reflect a broad mix of legal commentary, activism, and entrepreneurship.