Kia Vernon

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Professor of Law at City University of New York School of Law

United States

Overview

Kia Vernon is a Professor of Law at CUNY School of Law with over two decades of experience as a lawyer and educator. A champion for social justice and equity, her career is dedicated to public interest law and dismantling structural injustice. She holds both a JD and a Doctorate in Education.

Outside of academia, she is a passionate advocate for HBCUs. Along with her husband, she established a $25, 000 endowed scholarship for law students with financial needs at her alma mater, North Carolina Central University. She is also fluent in Spanish and co-created a podcast for minority law students.

Unique fact: She co-authored a book, "Investing in Your Success, " designed to guide first-year law students, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Consensus Builder

Fair-minded

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Access to Justice
A core theme of her professional identity, she focuses on training lawyers to serve human needs and address the challenges faced by underserved communities.
Racial Equity in Law
Her scholarship and work focus on increasing minority representation in the legal profession. She co-created a podcast specifically to guide and support minority law students.
Law Student Success
Previously an Associate Dean of Academic Success, her scholarship, teaching, and a book she co-authored are all focused on ensuring equity in outcomes for law students.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Professor of Law at City University of New York School of Law
7-2021 - 6-2025
Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law
7-2016 - 6-2021
Associate Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law
7-2009 - 6-2016
Assistant Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law
8-2007 - 6-2009
Adjunct Professor at North Carolina Central University School of Law

Education

8-2025 - 8-2028
Doctor of Education - EdD from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
8-1997 - 5-2000
Doctor of Law - JD from North Carolina Central University School of Law

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Exp : 18 Location : United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Professor of Law at City University of New York School of Law
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Insights For Selling To Kia

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kia is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kia

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kia move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Kia take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kia

Personality Compatibility


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