Sunnetta "Sunny" Slaughter is a highly accomplished executive consultant with over 35 years of experience as a law enforcement SME, litigation consultant, communications strategist, and global human trafficking and exploitation expert. With a deep commitment to social justice, she has worked tirelessly to develop innovative strategies that address complex issues within these fields. As the Founder and CEO of Sunny Slaughter Consulting, LLC, based in Washington, DC, the firm is recognized for its distinctive offering of integrated professional services in public safety, public health, and public relations and is renowned for delivering tailored solutions to complex challenges and catering to a diverse clientele that includes government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector companies. 

Beyond her consulting work, Ms. Slaughter is a well-respected figure in the media, serving as a recurring Guest Legal Analyst on prominent platforms such as Court TV, The Law & Crime Network, Scripps News, CNN, News Nation, and Crime Door TV. In these roles, she provides expert and authoritative legal analysis on high-profile trials, crimes, celebrity cases, and significant incidents nationwide, drawing from her wealth of knowledge and experience. Her insights inform the public and contribute to a deeper understanding of the legal system and its societal implications. With her passion for advocacy and education, Sunny Slaughter continues to make a lasting impact on both her clients and the broader community.

In August 2024, Sunny Slaughter took on the esteemed position of Distinguished Master of Ceremonies at the Annual Leadership Training Conference of the Women in Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc. Her captivating performance celebrated the 25th Anniversary of this pioneering organization dedicated to women in federal law enforcement and was a standout moment of the event. The conference featured the recognition of outstanding women in federal law enforcement and cross-agency collaboration. This event provided her a significant platform to engage with leading figures from various federal law enforcement agencies and over 1,200 law enforcement professionals, their families, and distinguished guests. It also underscored her leadership and influence within the Federal Law Enforcement profession.

As a distinguished instructor at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Executive (FDLE) Leadership Seminar (ELS), Sunny Slaughter leads leadership development training for senior management from law enforcement agencies accepted into the esteemed Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute (FCJEI). Her previous positions as an instructor, field training specialist, subject matter expert (SME), and consultant at the US Department of Homeland Security's Federal Law Enforcement Training Center highlight her extensive leadership and expertise. Notably, she has redelivered the Domestic Violence Instructor Training Program and has contributed to the DHS Blue Campaign against Human Trafficking and Exploitation. Additionally, completing the Drug Taskforce Supervisor School and the Hate and Bias Crimes School—both advanced training programs exclusively for sworn law enforcement professionals—has further enhanced her training and development portfolio and leadership acumen, instilling confidence in her capabilities.

Slaughter's expertise expertly navigates the complex landscape of human trafficking and exploitation, encompassing sex, labor, organ trafficking, child trafficking, and sports-related trafficking, as well as the harsh realities of child sexual abuse materials, pornography, and the tragic phenomena of missing and murdered children. She is widely recognized for her meticulous L-3™ (lens, language, and law), a proprietary framework she developed to educate and raise awareness about serious crimes, vulnerability, victimization, and individual experiences. As an unexpected yet impactful presence in her field, she possesses an exceptional skill set and extensive experience in drafting legislation, shaping influential policies, creating educational curricula, and delivering inspiring speeches in various settings.

Sunny Slaughter has extensive litigation consultant expertise, working collaboratively with prosecution and defense teams in esteemed law and investment firms. As an expert witness, she produces comprehensive evidence reports and prepares to testify in legal proceedings. Her role encompasses detailed case analysis on criminal activities and victimology, including evaluating investigative methods, document examination, and witness preparation. 

Through her diligent efforts to understand the complex intersections of vulnerability, crime, criminality, and oppression, she is well-equipped to manage intricate cases, particularly those involving child sexual abuse material, human trafficking and exploitation, domestic and sexual violence, law enforcement standards, and misconduct, cybersecurity threats, misinformation campaigns, federal racketeering, drug trafficking, officer-involved shootings, human resources compliance, DEI, and more.

She facilitates online training events for WIFLE in partnership with the Justice Clearinghouse. In addition to her role as a respected commentator on major national media platforms, she contributes to print publications such as Axios and The Military Times, as well as podcast and radio programs, including "Legal Lens with Angela-Reddock Wright," "Areva Martin in Real Time," Grizzly True Crime, The Paschal Show, Surviving the Survivor, and others.

Sunny Slaughter is a distinguished member of the Progressive Women's Voices-Women's Media Center's Class of 2020 and has been honored with the Community Service Award from the APHA Black Caucus of Health Workers. She was recognized in Women Leadership Magazine as one of WBC's 104 Champions of Change in Women in Business for 2021 and named among DC's top 25 Women Business Leaders in 2020. These accolades highlight her expertise, leadership, and steadfast commitment to excellence, emphasizing her considerable influence and leadership within the business sector and the broader community. 

In 2016, she was honored as a special guest on the NYTimesReadalong for the 1619 Project. In 2015, she received the prestigious Power Belle Hat Award from the Harry Belafonte/Southern Christian Leadership Foundation and the Black Achievers Award in Alabama. Her impactful TEDx talk, "What Are You Willing to Do for Others?" inspired by a conversation with Harry Belafonte, solidified her reputation as a thought leader. Her fellowship at the Morehouse School of Medicine and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, under the guidance of the 16th and 18th Surgeons General of the United States, Dr. David Satcher and Dr. Regina Benjamin, highlights her steadfast commitment to leadership and excellence in the health sector.

Sunny Slaughter is actively engaged with several esteemed organizations, including Women in Federal Law Enforcement, Inc. (WIFLE), the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILEETA), the National Field Training Officer Association (NFTOA), the American Bar Association (ABA), and the American Public Health Association-Black Caucus of Health Workers (APHA-BCHW). Her involvement demonstrates a solid commitment to advancing her field and contributing to the broader law enforcement and public health sectors.