Tasha E. Moore ’98

Tasha Moore portrait in front of brick wall.

Tasha E. Moore ’98, deputy district executive for the 8th Judicial District, is dedicated to the inclusive initiatives of the court system and the wider legal community. She previously served as regional director of the New York State Division of Human Rights.

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Interview Date(s)

April 10, 2017

Occasion

Recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award for Community Service at the 55th Annual Dinner

Interviewed By

Amy L. Hemenway

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About Tasha E. Moore

Tasha Moore grew up in a diligent, supportive Christian family in Chicago. Her grandmother was a union representative who inspired Moore’s career. During her undergraduate college years in Florida, she worked as an accountant. Her husband had an opportunity to move to Buffalo. She had a child before she began UB law school.

Moore joined the Army during her undergraduate years. It disciplined her and increased her maturity. Once she left the military, she continued to work hard. Her law class was diverse, and she found it refreshing to be around people of all ages. The professors were welcoming and helpful. Her favorite class was Conflicts of Law. Law school was a job for her and kept her from other extracurricular activities except the Black Law Students Association. When she was at school, her son was at the UB South Campus day care.

Quitting law school to raise her child was not an option. Finishing was the goal. Moore’s mentors encouraged her over the years. Moore made lasting friendships and maintained long-distance relationships. She spent her summers interning with the New York State Division of Human Rights. After law school, she became the regional director for 10 years.

Honors:

  • 44th annual Black Achievers Award, 2016
  • Lamp Lighter Award, Eighth Judicial District Gender &
  • Racial Fairness Committee, 2015
  • Citation for Special Achievement in Public Service, New York State Bar Association Committee on Attorneys in Public Service, 2013
  • Equal Opportunity Center Service Award, 2011
  • Distinguished Alumna Award, UB Students of Color, 2009

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