Brionna Denby, an associate in Cohen Seglias Pallas Greenhall & Furman's Wilmington office, was appointed to the Wilmington Civil Rights Commission, the firm announced.

The commission consists of seven members who work to support diversity, equality, equity and the understanding of civil and human rights.

Denby is a member of Cohen Seglias' government law and regulatory affairs, internal investigations, Title IX and scientific misconduct groups. Her clients include corporations, educational institutions and nonprofit groups.

Her past experience includes serving as a deputy attorney general for the Delaware Department of Justice's civil division, defensive litigation unit and in the Office of Civil Rights and Public Trust.

She serves as president of the Delaware Barrister's Association.