She attended East Central University and earned her Certified Legal Assistant Certificate from the National Association of Legal Assistants in 1988. In 1998 she graduated with honors from the University of Texas Legal Assistant Program. Birdie White is an active member of the Paralegal Division of the State Bar of Texas, and spoke on "Bankruptcy for the Beginner" at the 2000 Legal Assistant University. She is also an active member of the Capital Area Paralegal Association, and held a Membership Chair from 2000 to 2001.