(NEW YORK – April 6, 2026) – Swannie Batista, MS, CP, doesn’t fit neatly into one category—and that’s exactly the point.
She is a legal professional, educator, children’s author, entrepreneur, and, by her own account, a dedicated mom and wife. In every role she occupies, the through line is the same: equity, inclusion, and a firm belief that access to opportunity should never be determined by zip code or circumstance.
Swannie’s professional footprint spans the legal and business worlds in ways few can claim. She is the co-founder of Paralegals FTC, Omnisign, and S&R Batista Group—three ventures united by a common mission: to provide resources, mentorship, and innovative solutions to those navigating the legal and business sectors. These aren’t just businesses. They are infrastructure for communities that have historically been left without it.
As an educator, Swannie has developed programs designed to train and inspire the next generation of legal professionals—with a particular focus on opening doors for students from underserved communities. She understands that the pipeline matters just as much as the profession itself—and she has committed herself to building both.
And then there is the work that may reach the widest audience of all.
As a published children’s author, Swannie brings her values to the page—crafting stories that educate, empower, and uplift young readers. In a world where children too rarely see themselves reflected in the books they’re handed, that work carries real weight.
Swannie Batista has built something rare: a career where law, education, entrepreneurship, and storytelling don’t compete—they reinforce one another. Every program she develops, every company she co-founds, every page she writes points in the same direction: toward a world where all voices are heard and celebrated.
For that vision—and for the tireless work of making it real—Black Wall Street CHELSEA is proud to honor Swannie Batista, MS, CP, at its April 14th ceremony in New York City.
Doni Glover is the founder and publisher of BMORENews.com, now in its 24th year covering Black Baltimore, and the founder of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, now in its 15th year. He is also the host of the Emmy-nominated Doni Glover Podcast and The Doni Glover Show on WMAR-TV 2.
