My Why

What powers my practice

I am driven by a commitment to others and to my community. I love adding value to clients by focusing on what matters most—making our work predictable, being responsive, proactive, and listening well. I strive to treat people the way I’d want to be treated, because it’s not only the right thing to do, but also the foundation of strong, collaborative partnerships.

Credentials

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2004
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), 2000

  • North Carolina
  • Texas
  • Tennessee

  • Best Lawyers®, Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Business Hall of Fame/Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
  • Legal Elite, Business Law, Business North Carolina Magazine
  • Selected to Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
  • Selected to Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
  • North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society

Engagement

  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association

  • The Duke Children’s National Leadership Council (Duke Children’s)
  • Former Board of Directors, First Tee of the Triangle
  • Former Board of Directors, Duke DREAM Campaign
  • Former Board of Directors, Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce
  • Former Board of Directors, Durham Symphony Orchestra
  • Former Board of Directors Member, Durham CrimeStoppers
  • Leadership Triangle Program
  • Leadership Durham Program

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