Deon Sumer
Hi, I’m Deon! I grew up in Zachary, Louisiana. I am currently attending Southern University Law Center part-time, where I am also a teaching assistant, with the intention of practicing family law. I work full-time at the East Baton Rouge Law Office of the Public Defender as a secretary. I had my daughter, Evelyn, in the fall of 2018 and am engaged to an amazing, supportive man named Ryan. I love traveling and exploring new places. A plane ticket to anywhere with a rental car waiting for me is a solid vacation. I have a degree in mass communications with a concentration in public relations and a minor in political science from LSU. I have a rescue dog at home and love helping with animal welfare efforts. My daughter’s first word was dog (or ‘gog’). I'm also always looking for ways to join the fight against Louisiana's domestic violence epidemic. I spend the majority of my free time gardening or wandering around our neighborhood with my family.
I’m Happy to Be a Selfish Mom
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Being Offended Is a Choice
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Misconceptions About Family Court
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Four Things I’ve Learned From My Best Friend
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Depp v. Heard: My Unpopular Opinion
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Benefits of a Family iCloud Album
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In Defense of Screen Time
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Red Flags, Narcissism, & Other Terms We Should Stop Throwing Around
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Hold Your Judgement on Elle Woods, Carrie Bradshaw, & Me
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