The Honorable Beverly S. Tatham  was appointed the 18th AtlanticRegional Director of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. on August 9, 2022. She was initiated into Omicron Alpha Chapter at St. John’s University in 1993, became a Life Member in 2013, and currently holds membership in Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapter in Brooklyn, New York. As an active member for more than three decades, Beverly has served at every level of the Sisterhood, including as Parliamentarian Consultant to the Sorority and as the Atlantic Region Representative to the International Constitution & Bylaws Committee. In that capacity, she helped guide the historic adoption of the first comprehensive revision of the Sorority’s Constitution and Bylaws since its inception.

Soror Tatham was elected Civil Court Judge of City of New York in 2022 and currently serves in Criminal Court, where she presides over misdemeanor and felony matters. A thoughtful and disciplined jurist, she approaches the bench with a philosophy that balances the rigorous application of the law with fairness, compassion, and a keen understanding of the real-world impact of judicial decisions. Drawing upon her extensive legal experience, Soror Tatham skillfully navigates complex and evolving areas of the law while approaching every case with independence, integrity, and impartiality. Her judicial service is guided by the belief that justice must be both effective and humane, and that lasting reform begins with the fair administration of justice every day.

She brings that same wisdom, commitment and excellence to her servant leadership within Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. As a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP), Beverly developed and facilitated the inaugural Atlantic Region Region National Association of Parliamentarians® (NAP) Membership Initiative, a model she later expanded to the Eastern and Southern Regions. As master facilitator, she strengthened members’ understanding of parliamentary procedure while elevating the Sorority’s visibility and engagement within the National Association of Parliamentarians, ensuring that the Sisterhood continues to cultivate knowledgeable, confident, and effective leaders.

Beverly lives by her personal mantra: “Our greatest purpose is to be in service to others and our community.” Throughout her professional career, she has remained steadfast in protecting the rights of women and girls throughout New York City, with a particular commitment to underserved communities in Brooklyn. She also volunteered as a pro bono attorney representing immigrant women seeking legal protection while escaping domestic violence and other abusive circumstances.

For more than two decades, Beverly has been instrumental in shaping the lives of young girls through her chapter’s award-winning youth affiliate programs, integrating service, civic engagement, leadership development, and mentorship to empower participants to raise their social consciousness and confidently find their voices. Her local community leadership has fostered meaningful partnerships with civic, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations, as well as subject matter experts dedicated to advancing equity and opportunity. She has chaired and spearheaded numerous charitable initiatives, civil and social justice advocacy campaigns, leadership development programs, and professional training opportunities throughout New York City.

Beverly is a proud alumna of the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center - Touro College University, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2001. In recognition of her distinguished legal career and commitment to public service, she was inducted into the University’s Judicial Wall of Honor in 2024. A marathoner and three-time cancer survivor, Beverly’s  life and leadership are rooted in unwavering faith, resilience, and service. She enjoys sorority life, traveling, and spending cherished time with her family and friends.