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
Insights
Top 5 Legal Issues (Last 6 Months!): AI Use & Liability
AI is moving faster than your legal risk model. In the last six months, nearly every organization we have worked with has adopted AI somewhere—marketing,…Read
Apr 10, 2026
What Your Church Needs to Know About Facility Use Agreements
Why It Matters Churches often serve as community hubs, hosting everything from Boy Scout meetings to high school graduations. Whether your church sees facility use…Read
Apr 10, 2026
Navigating Conflicts of Interest Within the Non-Profit World
Conflicts of interest aren’t always about shady dealings; they’re often about good intentions that need a little structure. In non-profit leadership, these situations come up…Read
Mar 31, 2026

