Age, Biography and Wiki
Patricia Roberts is an American lawyer and civil rights activist. She was the first African-American woman to serve as a United States Assistant Attorney General. She was born in Monroe, Georgia, and graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta in 1977. She then attended Harvard Law School, where she was the first African-American woman to serve as an editor of the Harvard Law Review.
After graduating from Harvard, Roberts worked as a law clerk for Judge Spottswood Robinson III of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. She then joined the Washington, D.C. law firm of Hogan & Hartson, where she specialized in civil rights and employment law.
In 1981, Roberts was appointed by President Ronald Reagan to serve as the first African-American woman to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the United States Department of Justice. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the Civil Rights Division, which was responsible for enforcing civil rights laws.
In 1983, Roberts left the Department of Justice to become a partner at Hogan & Hartson. She later served as a professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and the University of Maryland School of Law.
In addition to her legal career, Roberts has been active in civil rights and social justice causes. She has served on the boards of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the National Women's Law Center. She has also served on the boards of the National Urban League and the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation.
As of 2021, Patricia Roberts's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
69 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
14 June 1955 |
| Birthday |
14 June |
| Birthplace |
Monroe, Georgia, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 14 June.
She is a member of famous with the age 69 years old group.
Patricia Roberts Height, Weight & Measurements
At 69 years old, Patricia Roberts height not available right now. We will update Patricia Roberts's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Patricia Roberts Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Patricia Roberts worth at the age of 69 years old? Patricia Roberts’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated
Patricia Roberts's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
|
Patricia Roberts Social Network
Timeline
In 2011, Roberts returned to coaching as the head basketball coach at Agnes Scott College. In her first two season as head coach at Agnes Scott, she has compiled records of 8-16 (2011–2012) and 14-11 (2012–2013).
In June 2000, Roberts was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its second group of inductees. She has also been inducted into the Tennessee Lady Volunteer Hall of Fame (2003), the Emporia State College Hall of Fame (1994), and the Women In Sports and Education Hall of Fame (1996).
In 1999, she was hired as the head women's basketball coach at Stony Brook University. She held that position for five years through the 2003–2004 season. In August 2004, Roberts left Stony Brook amid reports that several players had left the program and that Roberts had clashed with the team's star, Sherry Jordan. In five years as the head coach at Stony Brook, Roberts compiled a 66-76 record.
In May 1996, Roberts was hired as the head coach of the Atlanta Glory in the American Basketball League a newly formed professional women's basketball league. After coaching the Glory to an 18-22 record, Roberts was fired as the team's head coach in March 1997.
In the spring of 1992, Roberts was hired by the University of Michigan to take over as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines women's basketball team. She held that post for four years through the 1995–1996 basketball season. In September 1994, a Michigan player announced plans to Sue Roberts for harassment. Roberts was ultimately reprimanded and placed on probation after allegations from parents that she had abused players. Roberts compiled a 20-88 record (5-63 against Big Ten Conference opponents) in four years at Michigan. She resigned as Michigan's head coach in May 1996.
Roberts has also held head coaching positions with the University of Maine (1988–1991), the University of Michigan (1992–1996), Atlanta Glory (1996–1997), Stony Brook University (1999–2004), and Agnes Scott (2011–2013). She has been inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, the Tennessee Lady Volunteer Hall of Fame, the Emporia State College Hall of Fame, and the Women In Sports and Education Hall of Fame.
In August 1988, at age 33, Roberts received her first head coaching post. She was hired by the University of Maine as the head coach of its women's basketball team. In December 1988, two assistant coaches and three veteran players left the team, with one of the coaches reportedly leaving due "philosophical differences" with Roberts. Roberts remained the head coach at Maine until 1991. In her four years as head coach at Maine, Roberts compiled an 82-32 (.719) record and led her teams to three 20-win seasons and a berth in the 1989 National Women's Invitational Tournament.
Roberts has remained active in women's basketball as a coach. She held assistant coaching positions at Central Michigan University (1982–1984), the University of Illinois (1984–1985), the University of Wisconsin (1985–1986), and the University of North Carolina (1986–1988).
Roberts played professional basketball in the Women's Professional Basketball League for the Minnesota Fillies and St. Louis Streak from 1978 to 1982. In February 1979, she was also named interim coach by the Fillies. In March 1980, she was waived by the Fillies. In October 1980, she was signed by the Streak. She was selected as an All-Pro in 1981.
Roberts remained on the National team in the subsequent year as the team competed in the 1977 World University Games. After winning the opening game against Germany, Marquis had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to help the USA team defeat Mexico. Marquis scored 16 points in a close game against Romania, which USA team won 76–73. The USSR team was too strong for the USA team, winning twice against the USA team, including the gold medal game. The USA team captured the silver medal. Roberts averaged 4.2 points per game.
Roberts played college basketball at North Georgia State College, Emporia State College, and the University of Tennessee. She holds the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball records for points scored in a season (929) and in a game (51). She also played on the United States women's basketball team that won a silver medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics. From 1978 to 1982, she played professional basketball in the Women's Professional Basketball League for the Minnesota Fillies and St. Louis Streak.
In 1976, Roberts played for the United States women's basketball team that played in the 1976 Summer Olympics. The 1976 games were the first to include an Olympic Basketball Tournament for Women. In the first women's basketball game played at the Olympics, the American team lost to Japan, 84-71. Roberts was the second highest scorer for the United States with 14 points in the inaugural Olympic game. Although the American team had not finished higher than eighth place in any prior international competition, the 1976 team defeated the team from Czechoslovakia, 83-67, to win the silver medal. Roberts was the team's third-highest scorer with 10 points in the silver medal game. Roberts scored a total of 60 points in five matches in the 1976 Olympics.
In the fall of 1976, Roberts transferred to the University of Tennessee. On November 13, 1976, in her first games at Tennessee, she set Tennessee school records with 51 points and 20 rebounds in a game against the University of Kentucky. She later bested her own single-game record with a 24-rebound performance. Over the course of the season, she also set Tennessee's single-season records with 929 points and an average of 29.9 points per game. At the end of the 1976–1977 season, Roberts was selected as an All-American and named the Tennessee Female Athlete of the Year.
A native of Monroe, Georgia, Roberts began her college playing career at North Georgia State College during the 1973–1974 season. She then transferred to Emporia State College in Kansas where she played collegiate basketball from 1974 to 1976.
Patricia "Trish" Roberts (born June 14, 1955) is an American basketball coach and former player. She was most recently the head coach of the women's basketball team at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia.
