Sydney Turner, City of Detroit Labor and Employment Attorney
Age: 33
High School: Renaissance High School
College: University of Michigan–BMA Music Theory, Wayne State University Law School, J.D. and LL.M Labor and Employment Law
Neighborhood/City: Rochester Hills
How she’s making her mark on the city of Detroit:
“I am currently a Labor and Employment attorney for the City of Detroit. I LOVE IT! It is truly my dream job, and I work hard every single day to ensure that I gain the respect of my clients, co-workers, and the local legal community. My motto is ‘I’m taking back the City one case at a time!’
Since the City workers have been forced to take unpaid furlough days I have taken full advantage of the movie industry. I have worked on seven films since last summer and have been a stand-in for Toni Braxton and Thandie Newton. I just signed to a local agency and am looking forward to more opportunities”.
On how she accomplished her goals:
“Although I came from a single parent household in Detroit, which included all the stereotypes–divorced parents, dirt poor, welfare, etc. I made it! The key is to set small goals that get you to your dreams, and follow that path. No matter how hard it is, you just keep going. After I graduated from UM, which was the most amazing experience of my life, I knew I could do anything.”
On why she chooses to stay in Metro Detroit:
“I grew up here and since I’m in a position where I can eventually become a leader, I owe it to the community.”
On her favorite things about Detroit:
“The people!”
On what she wishes you knew about Detroit:
“People who work at the City of Detroit work hard. It’s just the plain truth.”
On future plans:
“To work in the Administration for the City of Detroit, and become an actress. Future celebrity status to be used to help Detroit! Move to the City–once my husband gets a job outside of Auburn Hills!”
Sydney’s words of wisdom:
“Don’t be afraid. People who try to hold you back are only living out their own insecurities through you. Most older people are afraid of change, and this is why the City has been stuck in its ways for years. The next time someone says, “but we’ve been doing it this way for years,” you should ask, ‘Why?‘”.
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