Bruce D. Edwards, Esq.

Child Welfare Attorney and Community Activist Advocates For Justice, Inc.

  • Bowie MD

Author of book "The 14 Virtues of the Good Father"

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Biography

A native of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Bruce D. Edwards is a family law attorney, community activist, relationship coach, mentor and advocate with offices in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area and Baltimore, Maryland. No stranger to public service, Bruce is a board member of several non-profit organizations as well as state and local advisory committees. Passionate about uplifting others, Bruce began his career of service helping troubled youth in Easton, Pennsylvania and Boston, Massachusetts while pursuing his undergraduate and graduate studies. Bruce’s experience as a child welfare advocate and family law attorney has provided him an opportunity to mentor hundreds of fatherless youth. Recognizing that a father’s time investment and presence are invaluable, Bruce’s mentorship has helped fathers demonstrate a consistent familial commitment that promotes healthy and prosperous relationships. He witnessed first-hand the impact a fatherly figure had in the lives of the youth he served. In an effort to reach the father inside of you who may be searching for answers to complicated issues relating to the youth in your life, for the first time, Bruce’s core teachings have been captured in the 14 Virtues of the Good Father. This book is a must-read for men and women of all ages. Bruce enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Industry Expertise

Education/Learning
Public Policy
Social Services
Health and Wellness
Religious Institutions
Childcare

Areas of Expertise

Child Advocacy
Parenting
Raising Teens
Fatherlessness
Family Law
Juvenile Delinquency
Child Abuse and Neglect
Parent's Rights
Youth Development
Programming
Volunteerism
Community Activism

Accomplishments

Recipient, Community Volunteer Award

2001-01-01

Award honoring outstanding volunteerism efforts in the community

Recipient, Africana Studies Award at Lafayette College

2001-01-01

Award honoring outstanding student in Africana Studies

Nominee, Pepper Prize at Lafayette College

2001-01-01

An honor awarded to the best all-around student

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Education

Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, NH)

Diploma

General Studies

1997

Lafayette College (Easton, PA)

Bachelors of Art

Government & Law and Africana Studies

New England School of Law (Boston, MA)

Juris Doctor

2004

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Languages

  • English
  • Moderate Spanish

Event Appearances

Keynote Speaker

8th Grade Graduation Ceremony  Ron Brown Middle School (Washington, DC)

2005-06-13

Weekly Co-Facilitator

Men of Integrity Men's Group  City of Praise Family Ministries (Landover, MD)

Graduation Keynote Speaker

Ebenezer Baptist Church High School Graduation  Hallendale Beach, FL

2001-05-25

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Availability

  • Keynote
  • Moderator
  • Workshop Leader
  • Author Appearance