Petronilla Sylvester

Petronilla leads Street Law’s Legal Diversity Pipeline Programs, creating pathways for diverse candidates to enter and succeed in the legal profession, thereby building a more inclusive legal system.

She believes in the power of collaborative environments to build connections and partner with stakeholders to advance the mission of Street Law Inc., ultimately fueling her passion and commitment to her role.

Petronilla has garnered significant accolades, including the Kelsy Beshears Racial Justice Award (2023) and the Missouri Western Foundation Dr. James J. Scanlon Award for Faculty Service to Community (2024).

She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of the West Indies, Barbados, a Legal Education Certificate from Hugh Wooding Law School, Trinidad and Tobago, and a Master of Laws in Experiential Learning and Teaching from Charles University, Czech Republic.

Petronilla is admitted to the Bar in New York State and Trinidad and Tobago. She is a member of the Association of Missouri Mediators (AMM) and the Global Alliance for Justice Educators (GAJE).