Our TrustCounsel Team

Melissa received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and minor in English from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Before going to law school, Melissa worked for several years in the publishing industry as a product development editor and project manager. 

In 2025, Melissa earned her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. During law school, Melissa was a judicial intern at the North Carolina Business Court in Winston-Salem, served in the Intellectual Property Clinic, and did pro bono work for the North Carolina Museum of Art. 

Melissa values family and entered estate planning so she could help families navigate the difficult process after losing a loved one.

Outside of the office, Melissa enjoys going to see live music, playing with her cats, and eating good food with her family.

Melissa passed the North Carolina Bar Exam in July, 2025.