Biography

Angela D. Minor, Esq. is assistant chair, professor and director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Forensics Program in the Cathy Hughes School of Communications at Howard University, where she teaches communications law, mock trial and legal research. Since joining the faculty in 2010, she has led the university’s nationally recognized forensics and debate programming, preparing students in courtroom advocacy, persuasive communication and the intersection of media and the law. Her teaching explores First Amendment principles, constitutional law and the legal and ethical implications of emerging media. 

Minor brings extensive experience in legal education and practice, having previously served as a professor at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law and as an instructor in Georgetown University’s continuing legal education program. In addition to her academic work, she is a senior partner at the Law Offices of Minor & Willcox, where she practices across a range of areas including civil litigation, employment discrimination and estate planning. Her scholarship examines the legal dimensions of social media, ethics and youth behavior, with publications in journals and edited volumes as well as a book addressing faith and personal development. She is also an active speaker, presenting nationally and internationally on topics related to communications law, technology and social justice. 

Minor earned a Juris Doctor from the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, a Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity and a Master of Library Science in law librarianship from North Carolina Central University, along with a bachelor’s degree in English from Hampton University. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association and the National Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions. Her professional and community service includes pro bono legal work and mediation, reflecting a sustained commitment to public service and legal advocacy.