Deborah earned a Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University, a Juris Doctorate from Loyola University School of Law and an LL.M. (advanced law degree) from the University of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law. She has conducted continuing education presentations and general lectures for National Association of Social Workers, NASW Louisiana Chapter (Annual Conferences), Louisiana Association of Clinical Social Workers, Tulane School of Social Work, University of Texas School of Social Work, St. Edward's