About me
Cheyla Bush earned her law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law and graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisville. Cheyla began her legal career in 2014 as a summer intern with the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA), before joining the LaGrange Trial Office full-time in 2015. In 2017, she transferred to the newly established Shelbyville Trial Office, and in 2019, she moved to the Frankfort Trial Office, continuing her impactful work in defending clients. Her exemplary service and commitment to public defense earned her the prestigious 2020 Defender Uprising Award. In 2021, Cheyla was appointed Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Office of the Public Advocate, where she continues to spearhead initiatives focused on fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. She has played an integral role in training new attorneys and interns and is an active participant in DPA’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion workgroup. Additionally, she represents DPA at university and college job fairs, contributing to recruitment and retention efforts. Cheyla also holds certificates from the University of South Florida and Cornell University, further enhancing her professional expertise. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the mission of public defense and promoting diversity and inclusion within the legal field.
