Professional Biography Vicki Slater is a highly respected trial lawyer based in Madison, Mississippi1. She received both her bachelor’s degree and law degree from Tulane University1. She has served as a past President of the Mississippi Association of Justice1. In addition to her legal career, Slater has also been involved in politics. She was a Democratic candidate for Governor of Mississippi in the 2015 elections1. She was the first woman to run for governor since Evelyn Gandy in 19831. However, she was defeated in the Democratic primary by Robert Gray1. Slater also ran for election to the Mississippi House of Representatives to represent District 561. Unfortunately, she lost in the general election on November 5, 20191. Despite these setbacks, Slater continues to be an active member of her community and an advocate for justice1.