I became a lawyer completely by accident.
I was working in Montgomery, trying to help Alabama families benefit through the legislative process. Day after day, I found myself frustrated by how hard it was to create meaningful change from the inside. One afternoon, my boss called and announced he was going to law school. He suggested I should come too.
So I spent the last of my savings on an application fee, got accepted, and packed my bags. Then, my boss decided not to go. Fortunately, I went anyway. What started as a "why the hell not" quickly became a "hell yeah."
I've always known I wanted to help people. For a while I considered ministry. For a while I considered politics. Law turned out to be the place where I could do the most good for people facing some of the hardest moments of their lives.
The longer I've practiced, the more I've realized that good lawyering isn't about pounding the table or winning arguments—It's about helping people make clear-headed decisions when their lives feel chaotic.
The longer I've practiced, the more I've realized that good lawyering isn't about pounding the table or winning arguments—It's about helping people make clear-headed decisions when their lives feel chaotic.
Good lawyering is about credibility, sound judgment, and knowing when to push, when to negotiate, and how to protect your client from risks they may not even see coming.
Most people think legal problems are about the law.
They're usually about the facts. And they're almost always about people.
The clients I connect with most are the underdogs. The people trying to build a better future despite difficult circumstances. The people without a safety net. The people who feel overwhelmed, embarrassed, scared, or unsure what comes next.
Those are my people.
I don't believe anyone should be defined by the worst thing that's happened to them—or the worst decision they've ever made.
Whether you're facing criminal charges, a custody dispute, a family crisis, or planning for the future, you deserve someone who will tell you the truth, explain your options, and stand beside you while you figure out the next step.
Credentials
7+ years practicing law
590+ cases resolved
6+ semesters teaching law school
32+ cases resolved at trial
2 appellate wins with published opinions
35+ industry awards for digital services
Birmingham School of Law
Juris Doctorate, summa cum laude
Graduated at the top of the class with honors in Civil Procedure, Domestic Relations, and Constitutional Law, earning multiple academic awards and the highest graduating GPA in the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society.
Auburn University
B.A. Public Relations
Graduated in only five years while working full time. Attended every Auburn home football game except one (Auburn vs. West Virginia—the night the rain won). Successfully maintained VIP status at SkyBar since 2010 and remained a loyal member of the War Eagle Supper Club until its unfortunate closure.
What's my Starbucks order?
Venti sweet cream nitro cold brew
What do I say 10 times a day?
"Oh for f*cks sake, y'all."
What's my Roman Empire?
The legal flaws in Disney movies.
What's in my purse?
Your file, diaper wipes, and no pen.
Life is messy. Mine included.
If we've met in court, there's a decent chance you've seen my "all business" side. But if we're working together, you'll quickly learn that's only part of who I am.
Outside the office, I'm fueled by iced coffee, Auburn football, 2000s hip hop, and an ever-growing collection of half-finished jigsaw puzzles. I never need an excuse to throw an elaborately themed party, and lately I've convinced myself that running is good idea. My friends lovingly describe me as a "hot mess." They're not wrong. I can manage a courtroom crisis without breaking a sweat, but I probably can't tell you where I left my keys.
When I'm not lawyering, you'll usually find me wandering a farmers market or makers market with an iced coffee in hand, looking for whimsical art, fresh flowers, little treats, and any dog willing to accept a few head scratches. My husband, Kyle, and I are raising our two daughters, Caroline and Eleanor—better known around our house as Chicken and Belly—and they remind me every day not to take life too seriously.
Life is messy. Mine included. That's probably why I don't expect perfection from anyone—just honesty, effort, and a willingness to keep moving forward.
