Special Counsel at Lewis Thomason, P.C.

Represent clients in Will, Trust, and Estate matters, drafting wills and trusts, initiating probate administration, contesting wills, and handling complex litigation in high-value estates involving business, finance, and real estate. Also represent clients in criminal matters, including court appearances and negotiations with the District Attorney, counsel clients in divorce proceedings (pleadings, court appearances, settlement options), and advise on real estate, child support, and alimony; participate in Administrative law matters by reviewing relevant regulations and liaising with state agencies.

Judicial Magistrate at Davidson County General Sessions Court

Presiding Magistrate; sat as Night Court Judge; issued decisions on criminal warrants, set bail, and made determinations regarding involuntary committal for mental health treatment; overseen seizure of property related to criminal activity and evaluated search warrants; served as liaison with multiple city/state agencies and advised fellow Magistrates on case handling and processes; contributed to teaching Domestic Violence processes at a national level.

Presiding Magistrate at Davidson County General Sessions Court

Presiding Magistrate responsible for overseeing Night Court operations and related criminal pre-trial matters; contributed to technology updates in Night Court to facilitate legal processes and ease of use for staff and attorneys.

Partner at Manson Johnson Conner, PLLC

Litigator in Probate, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and General Civil matters; handled complex litigation and research; drafted persuasive documents for trial and appellate courts; managed a multi-area caseload across multiple courthouses; argued on motion dockets and at trials; engaged in contract drafting and review; practiced in estate planning, entertainment law, corporate law, and tort law.

Partner, Intake Attorney at CBC Law Group/Fair Share Lawyers

Litigation attorney specializing in Probate matters; reviewed all new incoming matters for viability; conducted research on North Carolina probate law to support firm expansion.

Special Master/Senior Law Clerk at State Trial Courts, Nashville, TN

First appointed Special Master for the 8th Circuit Court; handled Domestic Violence and Child Support matters; conducted Judicial Settlement Conferences; revamped Orders of Protection hearing procedures; appointed to hear all domestic violence matters for the circuit in 2012; named Special Probate Master in 2013 to expedite probate matters; prepared orders and supervised related proceedings; contributed to jury instructions and court procedures as needed.

Professor at Bethel University

Professor in the Master’s Program for Conflict Resolution; taught Negotiations, Ethics, and Domestic Violence.

Law Clerk at State Trial Courts, Nashville, TN

Handled an incoming caseload of thousands of cases per year; prepared dockets for trial; improved office efficiency and case management processes; later appointed as Special Master.