I served as District Court Judge in Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties, achieving Juvenile Court certification.

During my 22 years practicing law, I was involved in both civil and criminal cases, primarily in Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties. My practice centered on domestic law, criminal law, workers’ compensation and personal injury law.I was also afforded the opportunity to serve on numerous boards throughout the state, including:University of North Carolina at Pembroke Board of TrusteesBoy Scouts of America Cape Fear CouncilNorth Carolina Yam Festival Board of… Show more During my 22 years practicing law, I was involved in both civil and criminal cases, primarily in Columbus, Bladen and Brunswick counties. My practice centered on domestic law, criminal law, workers’ compensation and personal injury law.I was also afforded the opportunity to serve on numerous boards throughout the state, including:University of North Carolina at Pembroke Board of TrusteesBoy Scouts of America Cape Fear CouncilNorth Carolina Yam Festival Board of DirectorsSouth Columbus High School Advisory CouncilLegal Services of the Lower Cape Fear Board of DirectorsColumbus Regional Health Care System Board of TrusteesColumbus County Travel and Tourism Foundation BoardOther Professional Affiliations included:North Carolina State BarNorth Carolina Advocates for JusticeAmerican Trial Lawyers AssociationNorth Carolina Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationColumbus County Bar AssociationBrunswick County Bar Association13th Judicial Bar Association (Brunswick, Columbus, and Bladen Counties)Tabor City Rotary Club; First female member and later Rotary President Show less

My first form of public service was that of an educator. It was a role I enjoyed for eight years before attending law school. My first teaching experience was at Hallsboro High School, teaching Algebra, Geometry, and consumer math. I later taught for six years at Tabor City West Elementary, teaching eighth grade math, health and physical education. I enjoyed the opportunity to coach girls’ basketball and girls’ softball while at Tabor City West ElementaryProfessional Affiliations… Show more My first form of public service was that of an educator. It was a role I enjoyed for eight years before attending law school. My first teaching experience was at Hallsboro High School, teaching Algebra, Geometry, and consumer math. I later taught for six years at Tabor City West Elementary, teaching eighth grade math, health and physical education. I enjoyed the opportunity to coach girls’ basketball and girls’ softball while at Tabor City West ElementaryProfessional Affiliations included:National Education AssociationNorth Carolina Association of Educators Show less