While there are still questions about who will take over as the next host of Jeopardy, fans of the show recently learned about the wish of the late Alex Trebek, who recommended CNN legal analyst Laura Coates to replace him.

As Blavity previously reported, Trebek made the recommendation in a 2018 TMZ interview.

While Coates has been in the public spotlight for many years, some are now learning about the CNN analyst. Here are five things to know about the Minnesota native.

Coates boasts an extended resume in law.

Coates has built a reputation as a constitutional expert, according to her website. The Saint Paul, Minnesota, native practiced law in her home state and New York. Early in her career, she handled various cases involving intellectual property litigation and First Amendment issues, as well as defamation and media law.

When she later served as a trial attorney in the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice during the Bush and Obama Administrations, Coates specialized in the enforcement of voting rights.

In 2016, the law expert wrote the bestselling book, You Have the Right: A Constitutional Guide to Policing the Police. The book aims to help readers understand their fourth, fifth and sixth amendment rights.

Coates has emerged as a prominent voice in media.

The Washington, D.C. resident has been sharing her knowledge of law through various media platforms, including her daily talk show, The Laura Coates Show, which she has hosted since 2017 on SiriusXM. The program highlights politics, law and pop culture while striving to engage the audience with lively discussions.

Coates is also recognized for the impact she has been making as a CNN senior legal analyst. The anchor hosted a special program entitled, White House in Crisis: The Impeachment Inquiry during the impeachment of President Donald Trump. She also played a key role during the coverage of the unrest in Minneapolis following George Floyd's death, according to her CNN bio. 

The Jeopardy fan felt humbled when she was recommended by Trebek.

Coates expressed her appreciation after Trebek suggested she be the next host of Jeopardy. The legal analyst shared her message on Twitter at the time, saying she was “incredibly honored” and “humbled” after learning that Trebek knows who she is, Yahoo reported. 

Coates said she feels like she would be a great host of the game show that she has watched the program since childhood. After Trebek's statement about her resurfaced this week, the Jeopardy fan shared one of his quotes.

"Don't tell me what you believe in. I'll observe how you behave and I will make my own determination," the quote reads.

Coates didn't get an audition for the "Jeopardy" position.

As Jeopardy executives continue the search for the next host, viewers are wondering why Coates wasn't given a chance. 

Fans said it's ridiculous for the legal analyst to not even get an audition.

According to many viewers, the only way to make the right choice is by respecting Trebek's wish.

The adjunct professor is a strong advocate for civil rights.

Coates, who serves as an adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Law, travels the country often and speaks on civil rights, social justice, economic empowerment and leaps of faith. She is also active on Instagram, which she uses to highlight messages of social justice advocacy. 

Coates, who is married with two children, sometimes shares pictures of her family alongside inspiring captions focused on civil rights. 

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