As an Asheville native, I am thrilled to be back in my hometown helping employers here and across the state. My greatest accomplishment and challenge is being a mom to my two daughters. I enjoy writing poetry, running and canning.
Practice areas
Advise employers on human resources related issues and strategy; draft policies and procedures; draft contracts and nondisclosure agreements; conduct internal investigations into employee/employer related matters including harassment and fraud allegations; represent employers in state and federal lawsuits alleging violations employment laws including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA; represent employers in front of governmental agencies, including EEOC, DOL and OSHA
17 years, 100 cases
Employment and other complex business litigation in federal and state courts in more than 15 states
17 years, 50 cases
Draft employment, retention, severance, bonus, commission and other employment related agreements and plans; draft and review non-competiton and non-disclosure agreements to protect the intellectual property and other business interests of employers
17 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2009 | 07/11/2019 |
NJ | Active | 2006 | 04/11/2019 |
NC | Active | 2002 | 12/07/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Legal Elite - Employment | N.C. Business Magazine | 2014 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Legal Elite - Employment | N.C. Business Magazine | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | McGuire Wood & Bissette, PA | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton, LLP | 2007 - 2012 |
Attorney | Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak & Stewart | 2005 - 2006 |
Attorney | Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP | 2003 - 2005 |
Attorney | Hunton & Williams | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Federal Bar Association | Treasurer - WDNC | 2014 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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McGuire Wood & Bissette Website | Employment Law Blog | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of North Carolina School of Law | JD | 2002 |
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Asheville Independent Restaurants Association | 10 Employment Law Problems for Restaurants | 2014 |
Continuing Legal Education | Defending Depositions | 2013 |
Class Presenter | Human Resources Academy | 2013 |
Employment Law Classes | Human Resources Academy | 2012 |
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