My Why

What powers my practice

From an early age, I knew the law would be my calling. What began as an interest in public service evolved into a passion for helping people navigate complex challenges. Today, I guide clients through some of the most difficult moments of their professional lives—whether protecting a business, preserving a license, or defending their reputation. My approach goes beyond legal strategy; I strive to provide clarity, reassurance, and respect at every step. At the heart of my practice is a commitment to treating clients as individuals and pursuing outcomes that reflect their goals and values.

Credentials

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism and Mass Communication

  • North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

  • Legal Elite, Litigation, Business North Carolina Magazine, 2024
  • Best Lawyers®, Women in the Law (Raleigh, NC), Health Care Law (84), Personal Injury Litigation, and Professional Malpractice Law, 2022-Present
  • Best Lawyers®
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2012-present
    • Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2014-present
    • Litigation – Healthcare, 2016-present
    • Litigation – Insurance, 2023-present
  • AV Rated by Martindale Hubbard
  • Selected to Professional Liability, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®, 2015-2021
  • Selected to Professional Liability, Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2010, 2013
  • National Order of Barristers

Engagement

  • Member, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Friends of the Library Board
  • Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Member, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
  • Member, Wake County Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Claims & Litigation Management Alliance