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Where Legal Expertise Meets Compassionate Planning

Helping individuals and families plan for the future is what drew her to estate planning. She has always been passionate about helping others feel informed and confident when making important decisions, and she finds great purpose in crafting plans that protect what matters most to them.

Her approach combines legal expertise with financial awareness. During her time at Campbell University, she pursued a dual degree program, earning her Juris Doctor and Master of Trust and Wealth Management. This experience deepened her understanding of asset management, fiduciary principles, and tax planning, allowing her to take a comprehensive approach with clients—combining practical estate planning strategies with sensitivity to family dynamics and long-term goals.

Before focusing on estate planning, her legal studies and work experiences helped shape a detail-oriented, client-focused approach to the practice of law. She takes pride in making complex topics approachable and helping clients achieve peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones. Her practice includes preparing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives, and she strives to make each step of the process approachable, ensuring that every client feels supported and confident along the way.

Professional Memberships & Personal Background

She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and has published on contract interpretation, including an article titled “‘Termination’ vs. ‘Separation’: The Importance of Clarity in Non-Competes.”

Originally from Tampa, Florida, she moved to North Carolina in 2021 to pursue her legal education and now proudly calls Raleigh home. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, baking, and exploring new restaurants around the Triangle with her husband.

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Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina

Education 

  • J.D., Campbell University
  • Master of Trust and Wealth Management, Campbell University

Publications

  • “Termination” vs. “Separation”: The Importance of Clarity in Non-Competes.”
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