I grew up in the suburbs of Memphis Tennessee, and like many people here in Charlotte, I relocated to North Carolina after completing my graduate studies. In law school I spent my time studying and working at my internships. Unlike most of my classmates, I attended law school after completing a postgraduate degree and entering the workforce. My postgraduate studies were focused in criminology and criminal justice, in which I largely focused on studying the generational transmission of domestic violence. I had every intention of then pursuing a career in law enforcement after law school, and spent my law school years working at the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I also interned at a well-established family law firm before receiving my law license.
Following law school I decided to practice law for a period of time before planning on returning to the Bureau. It was during this time that I decided to commit to the practice of law. I worked at the firm I had interned at and another highly respected family law firm in Charlotte before opening Freedom Law | North Carolina. While I am grateful for my past opportunities and the experience I gained from my former positions, over the years I realized there is a disconnect between the traditional ways of practicing law and meeting today’s clients’ needs. If I were a client, I would not only want an attorney who is competent and able to handle my case, I would want an attorney that I could relate to and really feel like my story is important. That is what I hope to bring to my clients at Freedom Law | North Carolina. It is your life, your path, and your choice. I’m just here to help guide you through it.
In my spare time, I enjoy a number of things. My husband, a First Sergeant in the Army National Guard, and I have four dogs (Sandy, Mac, Penelope “Pen Devil”, and Bella) that keep us out and active. When I have time to myself, you will find me in my art studio working on paintings or refinishing old furniture.
Bar Admissions:
North Carolina
Hawaii
Education:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.), Law, Charlotte School of Law, Cum Laude
Master of Arts (M.A.), Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Memphis, with Honors
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminal Justice, University of Memphis
Associations:
University of Memphis Alumni Association
Superlaywers Rising Star, 2021
Elite Lawyer, 2021
Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina State Bar
Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Mecklenburg County Bar-Family Law Section
Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute Graduate, 2021