President and CEO at The Elevator Group
Greater Philadelphia Area
- Current
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- Private law practice at Attorney (Self-employed)
- Owner at Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
- Executive Director at Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity
- Executive Director at Institute for Educational Equity
- President and CEO at The Elevator Group
- President & CEO at The Elevator Group, LLC
- Visiting Legal Writing Instructor at Villanova University Law School
- Past
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- Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Adjunct Professor at Villanova University Schoolof Law
- Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Adjunct Professor at Villanova University School of Law
- Project Manager, Best Practices in Urban Education Project at American Cities Foundation
- Project manager at American Cities Foundation
- Board of Managers at The Philadelphia Foundation
- Copy Editor at Philadelphia Sunday Sun
- Education Consultant at Philadelphia Futures
- General civil law at Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
- Sole Practitioner at Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
- Special Assistant to the Secretary at PA Department of Education
- Press Secretary at Governor Robert P
- Assistant Counsel at Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
- Editor at NEA
- Media Advisor at Howard University
- Legislative Correspondent at The Honorable Cardiss
- Reporter at The Charlotte News
- Education
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- Georgetown University Law Center
- Howard University
- Howard University, School of Communications
- The Constitution in Schools
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Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Summary
I spent many years working as a journalist and editor before graduating from law school. Since then I have worked in active law practice in many areas, in education policy and planning, as a legal writing professor, assistant dean for academic support at a law school, adjunct law professor, and executive director of a nonprofit organization involved in education, training and research in the area of public school finance. I created a publishing company, The Elevator Group, (www.TheElevatorGroup.com) to publish my first novel, Chasing the 400. Since then I have published a second novel in Jan. 2009, called Land Mines, and the work of another author, Patricia Thomas' "A Christian Woman's Journal to Weight Loss." The companion journal to Land Mines, called Journaling through the Land Mines, wil be published in July 2009. I plan to publish two other new authors in 2009 and three more in 2010, besides continuing to write my own fiction and non-fiction books. I also have been speaking and conducting workshops and look forward to doing more of this in the future.
Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Specialties:
Education law, estate planning and probate, family law, publishing
Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Experience
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Private law practice
Attorney (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Legal Services industry)
February 2006 — Present (3 years 10 months)
Practice concentrates in education law, family law, trusts and estates.
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Owner
Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
(Legal Services industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
I am a sole practitioner. My specialities are education law, family law, and estates and trusts. I also work as Executive Director of the Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity, a nonprofit that engages in research, education and training in the area of public school financing and towards making public school financing laws more equitable.
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Executive Director
Institute for Educational Equity and Opportunity
(Public Policy industry)
January 2006 — Present (3 years 11 months)
The Institute for Educational Equity & Opportunity (“IFEEO”) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, organization dedicated to the pursuit of educational equity and opportunity, particularly for disadvantaged United States’ public school children through legal means. The IFEEO is especially interested in fair and equitable public school finance laws. It engages in research, training and education programs.
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Executive Director
Institute for Educational Equity
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
October 2005 — Present (4 years 2 months)
Handle all programmatic and administrative details of directing this
non-profit organization which focuses on research, training, and education in the area of K-12
public school finance to increase educational opportunities for all children, particularly
disadvantaged ones. Represent the Institute to the public, including speaking at professional
conferences and events. Oversee the Fellowship program, research projects, publications, and
archives project. -
President and CEO
The Elevator Group
(Publishing industry)
August 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)
The Elevator Group is dedicated to helping people rise above and lead an abundant life by developing books, broadcast media, and motion pictures with meaning.
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President & CEO
The Elevator Group, LLC
(Publishing industry)
August 2004 — Present (5 years 4 months)
Created and manage
independent publishing company devoted to helping people rise above and lead an abundant life
by developing books, broadcast media, and motion pictures with meaning. -
Visiting Legal Writing Instructor
Villanova University Law School
(Higher Education industry)
August 1996 — Present (13 years 4 months)
Taught two sections of the first year Legal Writing course. Taught legal writing,
legal analysis and appellate advocacy through instruction in the preparation of and the evaluation
of objective memoranda of law and persuasive appellate briefs. Conducted and evaluated moot
court arguments. Provided academic support to students in academic difficulty. -
Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Adjunct Professor
Villanova University Schoolof Law
(Higher Education industry)
June 1998 — February 2006 (7 years 9 months)
Develop programs to increase student
academic success. Design and conduct study skills workshops. Develop assistance programs for
students on academic probation. Conduct bar exam preparation workshops for at-risk students.
Organize the summer orientation program for minority first-year students. Recruit and develop
strategies to enroll and retain a racially diverse student body at the law school. Arrange
accommodations for students with learning and physical disabilities. Teach Education Law
Seminar focusing on contemporary issues in the law of public elementary and secondary
education (appointment through Spring 2010). Serve on Admissions and Academic Committees.
Successfully wrote the grant application for and served as Co-Director of the Pre-Law
Undergraduate Scholars (PLUS) program, a $100,000 program funded by the Law School
Admission Council and operated in collaboration with Lincoln University, for a six week period
in the summer of 2003 and 2004. -
Assistant Dean for Academic Support and Adjunct Professor
Villanova University School of Law
(Higher Education industry)
June 1999 — January 2006 (6 years 8 months)
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Project Manager, Best Practices in Urban Education Project
American Cities Foundation
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
September 2003 — September 2005 (2 years 1 month)
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Project manager
American Cities Foundation
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
June 2003 — September 2004 (1 year 4 months)
responsible for overseeing
research on a $500,000 grant from the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committee,
District of Columbia Subcommittee, to prepare a report on Best Practices in Urban Education for
the Committee. Responsible for overseeing project scope and methodology, activities of three
researchers, and preparation of the final report (published September 2004). -
Board of Managers
The Philadelphia Foundation
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Philanthropy industry)
January 1992 — May 2001 (9 years 5 months)
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Copy Editor
Philadelphia Sunday Sun
(Publishing industry)
January 1995 — June 1996 (1 year 6 months)
Edited articles for this weekly newspaper. Also wrote book reviews and selected feature articles.
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Education Consultant
Philadelphia Futures
(Education Management industry)
March 1990 — June 1996 (6 years 4 months)
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General civil law
Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
(Law Practice industry)
January 1992 — January 1995 (3 years 1 month)
practice including all aspects of estate planning and administration, administrative law, domestic
relations and civil litigation. Served as an administrative hearing officer for the Pennsylvania
Department of Education (special, vocational and general education issues) and the Pennsylvania
Professional Standards and Practices Commission (teacher certification and tenure). Arbitrator
certified by American Arbitration Association. -
Sole Practitioner
Law Offices of Sheilah D. Vance, Esq.
(Law Practice industry)
January 1990 — January 1992 (2 years 1 month)
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Special Assistant to the Secretary
PA Department of Education
(Government Administration industry)
March 1987 — June 1989 (2 years 4 months)
Developed and administered programs and policies in
basic and higher education, particularly in the areas of at-risk youth, higher education
desegregation and equal educational opportunity. -
Press Secretary
Governor Robert P
(Political Organization industry)
September 1986 — November 1986 (3 months)
Press Secretary for the Governor during his successful campaign.
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Assistant Counsel
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
(Law Practice industry)
June 1985 — September 1986 (1 year 4 months)
Defended SEPTA in negligence litigation. Also worked as a
minority business enterprise program specialist. Participated in the Management Intern Training
Program.
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Editor
NEA
(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Education Management industry)
January 1981 — May 1984 (3 years 5 months)
Editor of all higher education publications, including the NEA
Advocate and the NEA Almanac of Higher Education. Wrote legal articles for other NEA
publications.
Editor, Minority Higher Education Reports, Plus Publications -
Media Advisor
Howard University
(Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 1979 — May 1984 (4 years 9 months)
Edited books and other publications. Provided
advice regarding publicity and media relations. -
Legislative Correspondent
The Honorable Cardiss
(Legislative Office industry)
September 1978 — October 1979 (1 year 2 months)
Responded to all legislative correspondence. Wrote
speeches, newsletters and press releases.
Sheilah D. Vance - Curriculum Vitae - -
Reporter
The Charlotte News
(Publishing industry)
July 1977 — September 1978 (1 year 3 months)
Wrote articles on
the higher education and police beats and on general assignment.
Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Education
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Georgetown University Law Center
J. D. , Law , 1981 — 1984
- Activities and Societies:
- Black Law Students Association, Robert S. Wagner Labor Law Moot Court Competition
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Howard University
B. A. , Journalism , 1973 — 1977
- Activities and Societies:
- Undergraduate Student Association; Vice-President, School of Communications Student Council, Ubiquity
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Howard University, School of Communications
B.A; of , Journalism; Counseling and Human Relations; Studies , 1977
Studies Matriculated Student; PRESENTATIONS
Education in the 50 States, Education Policy Committee, National Foundation of Women
Legislators, November 22, 2008; Strategies to Achieve Resource Equity, National Opportunity to Learn Education Summit, The
Schott Foundation, October 5, 2008; Moderator, Elementary and Secondary Education Braintrust, The Congressional Black Caucus
Legislative Conference, September 2008.
"Education in the 50 States: State Constitutions, Educational Equity and the Role of the Federal
Government; Briefing to U.S. Members of Congress and their staffs, sponsored by Rep. Chaka
Fattah, September 8, 2008 -
The Constitution in Schools
Beyond Segregation: The Continuing Struggle for Education Equity Fifty Years After Brown v.
Board of Education, July 12, 2005, Oxford Round Table Program on Education Law, St.
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Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Interests:
Publishing, legal services, education, motivational speaking
Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Groups:
Board of Directors, American Red Cross, Southeast Pennsylvania Chapter; Member, Penn Towne Chapter, Links, Inc.; Coalition of 100 Black Women; Main Line Chapter, NAACP; Associate, Jack & Jill of America, Chester County Pa. chapter.
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Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated -
Child-Centered Divorce
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Booksconnect - Authors, Agents, Rights and Publishing Professionals, Publicists, Event organisers... -
Writers / Publishers PEG (Professional Emphasis Group) of the National Speakers Association (NSA) -
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The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia
Sheilah Vance, Esq.’s Honors:
--Woman of Distinction Award, The Barristers' Association of Philadephia, an affiliate of The National Bar Association, 2006, for outstanding contributions to the legal profession and achievements as an African American female attorney.
--my first novel, Chasing the 400, was honored as the first selection of the Book Club of the African American Museum of Philadelphia, in Sept. 2007.
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