Mary “Faith” Blank grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, before heading south to attend the University of Oklahoma. She graduated summa cum laude, double majoring in Mathematics and Political Science. She earned her JD from Harvard Law School, serving as the Executive Director of the Harvard Prison Legal Assistance Project and as a student attorney for Harvard PLAP, the Family Justice Clinic, and the Criminal Justice Institute. Throughout her time in school, Faith interned with the Oklahoma Indigent Defense System’s homicide direct appeals division, Georgetown Law’s Criminal Justice Clinic, the Texas Defender Service, and the Mecklenburg County Public Defender. She is passionate about providing zealous and exceptional representation to everyone, regardless of race, gender identity, or socioeconomic status. Outside of work, Faith enjoys reading mystery novels, playing volleyball, and learning new gluten-free recipes.
- Phone: 615-880-3372 | Email: MaryFBlank@jisnashville.gov
