Her job duties include litigating civil-rights cases, advocating on behalf of the deaf and hard of hearing community, handling consumer inquiries regarding legal issues, and outreach/education. Prior to joining the NAD, she worked as a litigation attorney at the Disability Rights Legal Center in Lost Angeles, California. Debra received her J.D. from the UCLA School of Law. She also has a M.A. in linguistics from Gallaudet University and a B.S. in Psychology from RIT. She juggles her legal job with another job—being a mother. In her spare time, she enjoys rooting for Boston sports teams and doing outdoor activities such as hiking and biking. Philip Zazove, M.D.