Quinne Harris-Lindsey is the General Counsel for DC Public Schools (DCPS).  She has been with DCPS’ Office of the General Counsel for over 20 years. She started with DCPS as an Attorney Advisor representing DCPS in special education administrative matters.  She assumed the lead of OGC’s litigation team that represents DCPS in a variety of areas, including special education, student discipline, involuntary transfers, vendor disputes, and civil rights matters before local administrative tribunals. OGC also provides civil litigation support to DC’s Office of the Attorney General in education matters.  The DCPS experience has been the perfect blend of law and leadership.  

Quinne holds a BA in Telecommunications from Pennsylvania State University, Master of Public Administration from American University and a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law.  

She is a native Washingtonian and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Quinne is an avid photographer and in her free time, she likes to engage in a number of activities, i.e., running/walking, playing golf, billiards, tennis and basketball.