Born in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1978; Goucher College, Baltimore, MD (B.A. with distinction and honors in history, 2000); North Carolina State University (M.A. in American history, 2004); University of North Carolina, School of Law (J.D., 2007); Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Honor Society; Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society; James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society; Member of North Carolina Bar since 2007.

Practice Concentration: Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Charitable Giving.

Professional Memberships: American Bar Association, North Carolina and Wake County Bar Associations, North Carolina Bar Association Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section, North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Wake Women Attorneys, Wake County Estate Planning Council, North Carolina Gay Advocacy Legal Alliance (formerly North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Attorneys).