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# What is Susan Filan's professional background?

## Site answer

Susan is a former Connecticut state prosecutor, trial lawyer of 30+ years, and MSNBC Senior Legal Analyst. She holds an M.A. in Anthropology, a J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law, and an LL.M. in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where she also taught as a Professor of Practice. She is a Certified Divorce Coach, Certified Divorce Mediator, and Recovery Coach Professional.[^site]

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