Gemma Forest received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Political Science from Boston University in 2016 and her J.D. from The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2019. Gemma clerked for a Circuit Court Judge for Montgomery County, Maryland upon graduation. After clerking, Gemma worked at a D.C. law firm practicing both civil and criminal law. Most recently, Gemma worked as an Assistant State's Attorney for Montgomery County Maryland prosecuting a variety of criminal offenses. Gemma is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

While attending the Columbus School of Law, Gemma was very active in her community as an Associate Editor for the Catholic University Law Review, Moot Court Vice Chancellor for the Seigenthaler-Sutherland competition, and as a Dean's Academic Fellow among other roles. Gemma earned the Alumni Achievement award during the 2019 commencement ceremony.