Phaedra Parks is an American television personality, lawyer, and businesswoman best known for her role on the reality TV series The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She was born on October 26, 1973, in Athens, Georgia, and earned her law degree from Georgia State University. Parks has built a career in entertainment and law, focusing on areas such as family law and estate planning. In addition to her television career, Phaedra is an entrepreneur and has launched several businesses, including a fitness DVD series and a mortuary service. She is also an author, having written books that reflect her experiences and insights.