Prior to joining Reed Smith, Kendrea was a litigator at two international law firms and was promoted to the rank of Counsel. She also served as the Founding Dean of a work-service-learning program at a small historically black college in Dallas, Texas where she worked directly with senior leadership and advised students on a range of academic and professional issues. Additionally, Kendrea worked as a senior enforcement attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission before deciding to pursue her professional coaching certification and launch her own independent coaching business, serving primarily attorneys of color at various stages in their careers. 

Kendrea has experience coaching attorneys and other diverse professionals on topics including performance maximization, goal setting, business development, and professional relationship management.