My Why

What powers my practice

A passion for global connection led me to law, where I help clients manage employment challenges and pursue international growth. Having lived abroad, I understand what it feels like to be a “fish out of water” and use that perspective to guide clients through unfamiliar legal and cultural landscapes. My experience spans faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and foreign-owned enterprises, where I’ve seen firsthand how the right legal strategy can open doors to opportunity.

Credentials

  • North Carolina Central University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2006
  • Wake Forest University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), German, 2003

  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina

  • Best Lawyers®, Employment Law – Management, 2025-present

  • German

Engagement

  • Member, North Carolina District Export Council (NCDEC)
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, South Carolina Bar Association
  • Member, International Law Committee
  • Member, Mecklenburg County Bar

  • Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, Gaston Innovation Group (operating as TechWorks of Gaston County)
  • Board of Advisors, Go Global NC
  • Board of Directors, Gastonia Sister Cities

 

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