In-House Counsel and Legal Analyst, City of Columbus

Niyah Walters is a young lawyer who is passionate about law and community. A Detroit native but she spent her formative years in Toledo, Ohio.

Niyah received her Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in Spanish from Wright State University. She earned her Juris Doctor from University of Toledo College of Law with a certificate of concentration in Environmental Law. She has been a licensed attorney and member of the Ohio State Bar for six years. She currently works for Columbus City Council, where she serves as in house Counsel to Council and is a legal analyst in their Legislative Research Office. She is President of the Columbus Urban League Young Professionals, a big sister in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio, a fellow in the African American Leadership Academy, a graduate of the YWCA Leadership for Social Change Program, a graduate of the Ohio State Bar Association Leadership Academy, and a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Alpha Sigma Omega Chapter. Niyah's mantra is "Be the change you wish to see."