Our Team

Piaja Brooks

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• pjb@monumentlegal.com

Education

Ms. Brooks earned her bachelor’s degree in Legal Communications from Howard University, where she developed an early foundation in advocacy, writing, and strategic communication. She earned her Juris Doctor and a Criminal Justice Certificate from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School, where she was named Outstanding Student of the Year and received the Exemplary Leadership and Trailblazer Awards. Her coursework centered on criminal pre-trial and trial advocacy, criminal procedure, and criminal justice lawyering.

Courtroom Experience

Before joining Monument Legal, Ms. Brooks gained hands-on experience on both sides of the courtroom. As a legal extern with the Georgia Public Defender Council’s Metro Capital Defender Office, she fought for clients facing capital punishment, analyzed voluminous discovery to identify material facts and mitigation evidence, and drafted motions to help shape defense strategy. This experience was complemented by a term with the DeKalb County Solicitor General’s office, where she sat second chair for trial and argued motions in court under Georgia’s Third Year Practice Act.

Leadership & Service

Ms. Brooks has held leadership roles focused on advancing the legal profession and supporting the development of future advocates. As National Student Body President of the Charlotte E. Ray Legal Society, she led a national organization advancing Black women in law across 20+ campuses. She also served as NBA Journal Co-Chair for the National Bar Association publication and as a volunteer facilitator with Gideon’s Promise, supporting public defenders’ professional development nationwide.

Commitment to Clients

Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Ms. Brooks is committed to ensuring that every client feels heard, informed, and steadfastly represented throughout the legal process.