Following her mother’s example, Salesia is a second-generation lawyer. Completing pharmacy studies at Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1989, becoming a registered pharmacist was not enough. In 1992, Salesia graduated from Florida State University College of Law and opened her law practice in1993. For over 20 years as a lawyer, she has handled various cases in federal and state courts.

Salesia is the first African American female to serve on the Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics. Salesia is an active member of F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr., Bar Association, National Bar Association, and The Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 15th Judicial Circuit Division D, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Palm Beach Justice Association, Florida Pharmacy Association, American Society for Pharmacy Law.

Salesia is a fierce advocate, compassionate counselor, distinguished civil justice personal injury lawyer, and community servant. She is a self-described-dynamic person who enjoys life and professional successes as a Black female civil justice personal injury litigator who dislikes losing more than winning. She believes that sticking your neck out for others is a risk, but the joy of seeing that person flourish is gratifying.  She treasures family, friendships and paves the way for others with a quest to leave a legacy of being on this earth. Professionally, she is a proud lawyer, business owner, strategic thinker, strategist, and striver of excellence.

Her community service includes The Links, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Street Beat Inc., League of Women Voters of Florida, and the Urban League of Palm Beach County.  Her honors include “25 Most Prominent & Influential Black Women in 2007” by Success South Florida magazine and named “25 of the most powerful & influential black business leaders of 2012” by Legacy Palm Beach and an ICABA  Woman of Impact, 2021.

She is married to Lawrence Gordon, Councilman Town of Haverhill.

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