| Personal Information Summary | |
|---|---|
| Name | Laura Coates |
| Birthday / Laura Coates Age / Date of Birth / DOB | No confirmed information is available. |
| Wedding & Marriage / Husband / Engaged / Partner | Married. Check the full bio for relationship details. |
| What happened to Laura Coates on CNN? | Laura works as a CNN senior legal analyst and continues to work there. |
| Children / No. of Kids | 2 |
| Ethnicity / Origin / Heritage / Race | Black |
| Nationality | American |
Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
Laura Coates, an intelligent woman with dark hair and a wry, knowing smile, is currently a legal analyst for CNN, with an active role on major media outlets.
Personal Life, Parents and Family Details :
- Coates was born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota.
- She has an elder sister, Tracey Coates, who was named one of Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Family Lawyers of 2018.” Tracey also has a podcast called “The Divorce Chronicles”, and runs a business called Time 4 Mom, a subscription box with luxury items for busy working mothers.
- Throughout her life, Laura has been a proud supporter of Civil Rights and Women’s Rights issues and reflects that in much of her public image.
- She is also happily married and has two children – one son and one daughter, Sydney. Together, the four of them live in Washington, D.C.
- When Sydney was four years old, she once told Laura that she didn’t like Laura’s ‘dark’ skin color & how she looked on television. When she shared this incident on live radio, Laura was unable to hold back her tears and revealed it was devastating and shocking to hear this.
- ‘Jeopardy’ show host once mentioned that Laura could be a worthy successor to him as the show’s host. Laura was elated to hear this, as she has been a life-long fan of the show, ever since she was 4 or 5.
Education : Qualifications, High School & College Info
Bachelor’s :
- Before Coates began her successful career, she attended Princeton University, a prestigious Ivy League School based in Princeton, New Jersey. Originally founded in 1746, the school is one of the oldest universities in the United States and is proud of this heritage.
- Within the university, she attended the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, named after President Wilson. Once she graduated, she immediately moved on to law school.
Juris Doctor :
- Laura then attended the University of Minnesota Law School, a university that has consistently been ranked as one of the best law schools in the United States.
- She received her J.D. degree from Minnesota Law, and immediately began working.
Legal Positions Held :
- Laura began her journey into the field of law by working as a prosecutor. She served as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice. There, she worked to end disenfranchisement and enforce voting rights throughout the country.
- She also served as a former assistant to the U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C., where she mainly worked with high-profile crimes like drug trafficking.
- Eventually, Coates left the life of high-profile crimes and began working in private practice as an intellectual property litigator, a position she continues to keep today. She also focuses on cases involving the First Amendment, defamation, copyright issues, and trademark infringement.
Laura Coates Books & Other Publications :
- As her expertise with legal issues grew, Coates began writing features and offering research to major publications, such as The Washington Post and The Boston Herald.
- In January of 2016, Coates even released her own book, a legal guide titled You Have The Right: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police.
- Due to its easy language, the rise of visible police brutality, and 2016’s political climate, the book became an instant bestseller, and people across the country began using it to educate themselves on the laws surrounding police engagement.
Career in Media, Salary and Net Worth :
- Laura has appeared on numerous TV and radio programs, and currently hosts her own radio shows that airs on Insight and UrbanView, two channels on SiriusXM.
- She has appeared on MSNBC, TVONE and CNN, where she is now working as a legal analyst. Through CNN, she offers commentary and legal information on a number of complex issues.
Body Figure / Physical Info
Laura Coates Measurements :
- Eye Color : Brown
- Haircut / Hair Color : Brown
- How tall / Height : 5′2″
- Legs / Feet / Shoe Size : No confirmed information is available.
- Laura Coates Pregnant? : Currently, she is not expecting a baby.
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Laura Coates
Deserve a TV Show.
Excellent choice for Dan Lemon substitution.
She is my super Marvel.
I enjoy listening to Laura Coats and how very intelligent, Charming, inspiring and a thoughtful beautiful woman she is. I watch CNN, daily and oh how I admire Laura demeanor in facts and knowledge. You are a Great role model to young women and men who are interested in law. Thank you for many excellent explanations of what is happening in the Mueller Probe, I’m finding that when I set and watch, I have pen and paper on hand to Google the words that I don’t know. I’m being extremely Educated and I’m able to help my family and friends with respect to you Laura on what this Administration is doing daily. Thank you Laura Coats, God’s Blessings and Favors always. Min Gwendolyn Ann Lewis!
Laura, I can’t say enough good grateful things about you or your sister. I met you on CNN doing Trumps situation. You are someone to know and admire in the Legal Arena. You possess the look of a serious, gorgeous lady and wife to your loving Husband. Nevertheless you are admired now! I’m your number 1, Fan
Loved you always…..you are a good person.
Paul
Nairobi, Kenya
Laura, your entire family must be extremely proud of you. I enjoy the show whenever You are on. Your camera poise is awesome. You are so humble. One thing I noticed is you do not interrupt people. More importantly, the guests never interrupt you. It’s amazing to watch. It is almost humorous watching the guests as they sit, mesmerised by your eloquent speaking and mellifluous voice. I do pay attention to what you have to say, but I can’t help but get engrossed in the entire scenario. It’s serious but funny! You are a great role model. Laura for President! God bless you!
What do you do to give back, if you don’t mind me asking?
I look forward to watching this WOMAN, LADY explain to the audience the law and share her expertise on the issues. Great Work!. She knows her stuff
There’s something genuine about this lady that just comes through the t.v.intelligent poised informed. Doesn’t get rattled a shinning star.
Intelligent, brilliant, smart, quick-witted, calm, polite, charming, deeply knowledgeable, incredible debating skills, a pride of the black race. These are some of the words that reverberate through the comments on Laura Coates. Here’s agreeing to all of them!
Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Laura Coates. Enough said.
Laura, I love watching you on CNN
you’re the best
I am absolutely amazed by this woman. I also had to Google her credentials needless to say I’m not shocked by what I just read. I’m definitely going to start listening to her radio show I had no idea it even existed. Laura, keep up the tremendous work I look forward to seeing you on CNN.
U. S. Supreme Court Justice!
Laura is the best law commentator on the air today. Bar None.
LAURA COATES FOR PRESIDENT! !!!
Laura Coates caught my attention first time I saw her on CNN. My God so smart an beautiful
Laura Coates is drop dead gorgeous and intelligent.
Laura Coates is mainly why I watch CNN. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explains things clearly. She always seems to be the most informed and accurate whenever she is at the desk with others. I want someone just like her in my life.
Laura for President?. She has my vote
Laura, you are a very intelligent and wonderful person. You always captivate me when You are on CNN…
Laura is absolutely AMAZING. I thoroughly enjoy listening to the way she articulates her comments. When she finishes talking there’s not much left to be said. She makes things so ” to the point “. Thank you Laura for giving it all every time and you do it so effortlessly. Bless You…
Intelligent, absolutely drop-dead gorgeous woman. Thank you for all you do.
I, along with everyone else, thinks that Laura is absolutely wonderful. I hope she, at some point, would consider running for office. She would such an asset!!! Keep up the good work, Ms. Laura!!!
Very, very beautiful strong sister. I love the way you bring out your taught and knowledge of the situation on hand, you got your homework well done. Keep it straight, great job.
Laura Coates is really a good law analyst.
The Biden administration must take her in the right role in the homeland department with an excellent national appointment or appoint her as a federal prosecutor in a state where the police oppress the black community. She will be right in the new DOJ and be active in the reform of the law.
Mrs. Laura Croates is well appreciated for her insight on the inequality of our justice system.
Laura ks so bright, mannerable, and beautiful, that my heart skips a beat as she speaks. Everything about Laura seems perfect!
I wish her and her beautiful family all the best of life.
Nite: Laura should run for public office! First female President of the USA?
I’m a Canadian who watches CNN…l think Laura is amazing. There are many bright people on CNN ’s panels, but compared to her…uh uh
SHE would make America great…
i hope she does run for office
Laura Coates is totally awesome. Very intelligent, professional, dignified, funny, genuine, a pleasure to watch and listen to her speak. An amazing women. Adored by me, my family members and friends all up here in Canada. Thanks Laura!!!