A Tuscaloosa native, Cynthia attended Tuscaloosa City Schools and graduated from Central High School. She attended Vanderbilt University and The University of Alabama, receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. Cynthia also received her law degree from The University of Alabama School of Law.

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After graduating from law school, Cynthia had a diverse private practice before returning to The University of Alabama School of Law as the Director of Development. She later became the Law School’s Assistant Dean for Advancement and Assistant Dean for Career Services.

She returned to private practice in 2006. Her current practice focuses on estate planning planning and probate, real estate, and corporate and business law.