My Why

What powers my practice

Reading the autobiographies of Vernon Jordan and Reginald Lewis—two exceptional attorneys and corporate dealmakers—inspired me to pursue a career in corporate law. I’m driven by the opportunity to help clients resolve issues by providing thoughtful solutions that make a real difference. I’m dedicated to helping my clients succeed and achieve their goals. Beyond my legal work, I stay connected to the community through nonprofit board service, including organizations focused on entrepreneurship and preparing first generation college students for academic and career success. It’s rewarding to use my skills to support both emerging businesses and broader economic development.

Credentials

  • Duke University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), Corporate and Securities Law
  • Tulane University, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Morton A. Aldrich Fellow and Scholarship Recipient
  • Duke University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Political Science

  • New York

  • Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law, 2027
  • Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Class of 2024
  • Fellow, American Bar Foundation, 2024 – Present
  • The National Black Lawyers Top 100, 2020 – 2024
  • Top 50 Executives under 50, Diversity MBA Magazine
  • 40 Under 40, Crain’s Detroit Business
  • Top 40 under 40 Achievement Award, The Network Journal

Engagement

  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section
  • Member, National Bar Association, Corporate Law Section
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Association for Corporate Growth
  • Alumnus, Venture Capital Institute

  • Board and Finance Committee, Member, NC IDEA
  • Board and Finance Committee Member, Emily Kryzewski Center
  • Board of Advisors, NCCU Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development
  • Co-Director, Durham Collegiate Institute
  • Former Board Chair, LIFE Skills Foundation

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