Ms. Howard is an associate at Sandler Reiff & Young who concentrates in administrative and election law. She has assisted in several recounts, including the successful efforts of Congressman Tom Perriello and Virginia Delegate Charniele Herring.

While attending William & Mary School of Law, Ms. Howard founded the first Election Law Society in the country. The organization – which is dedicated to studying  legal issues raised through the American electoral process – has since expanded, with chapters at multiple law schools in the country.

In 2006, Ms. Howard led a collaborative effort between the National Center for State Courts and William & Mary’s Election Law Society to create the ABA’s ELECTION DAY GUIDE FOR TRIAL JUDGES – a reference guide to equip trial judges with the tools needed to quickly resolve issues arising on Election Day. Additionally, Ms. Howard is the co-editor of the ABA’s ELECTION DAY GUIDE FOR TRIAL JUDGES and is a contributor to the ABA’s CAREER GUIDE.

Ms. Howard has worked on several campaigns, in management, finance and field. In 2004, she served as Finance Director for the Virginia Coordinated Campaign. Prior to her work in Virginia, Ms. Howard served in Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen’s administration as the Assistant to the Governor for Boards and Commissions and as the Chief Financial Officer for the Tennessee Democratic Party.

Prior to entering politics, Ms. Howard obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Tennessee and practiced in a public accounting firm for two years.