Monroe Made: Leah Spradlin
Monroe Made: Leah Spradlin
Leah Spradlin, a proud 2017 graduate of Sequoyah High School, is living proof of the power of a strong educational foundation and a deep commitment to community. Today, she serves as an Assistant District Attorney General in the 10th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office, a role that allows her to protect and serve the same community she has always called home.
For Leah, her Monroe County education played a crucial role in shaping her success. “Monroe County Schools mean so much to me. There has never been a door closed or an opportunity I have not been given in my career, and I attribute that to the strong foundation I received from Monroe County Schools.”
After graduating from Sequoyah High School, Leah attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she graduated with honors. She later earned her law degree from the LMU Duncan School of Law, graduating with honors. Her hard work continued when she passed the bar exam on her first attempt. Her score is estimated to be in the 95th percentile of all bar exam takers nationwide.
During law school, Leah gained valuable experience through prestigious internships with the Tennessee Valley Authority Office of the General Counsel, the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee. She also credits Sequoyah High School’s dual enrollment program for preparing her for the demands of college. By the time she graduated high school, she had already earned nearly a year’s worth of college credits.
Leah fondly remembers the educators who helped shape her journey. One teacher who made a lasting impact was Pat Dial, her math teacher. “I hated math with a passion,” Leah shared. “When I couldn’t figure something out, he didn’t just give me the answer. He asked questions that helped me think differently and solve the problem on my own.” She also credits Lisa Borden for her encouragement and dedication. “She took time to work one-on-one with me to make sure I was successful.
Today, Leah says securing her position as an Assistant District Attorney General so early in her career is something she is incredibly proud of. “It means everything to me that I can serve my community. Monroe County has always been home to me, and that’s something I will always be proud of.”
Public service runs deep in Leah’s family. Her father served as a Madisonville Police Department detective, and her grandfather served the community as an MPD police commissioner, county commissioner, and city alderman. Today, Leah continues that legacy, serving alongside her brother as they both work to support the community their family has long loved.
From the classrooms of Sequoyah High School to the courtroom, Leah Spradlin exemplifies what it means to be Monroe Made by giving back to the community that helped shape her success.
