ANTONETTE EDWARDS
Charlotte
Summary
Accomplished attorney with extensive experience at Legal Aid of North Carolina, excelling in civil litigation and trial advocacy. Proven track record of managing complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes through effective negotiation and compliance strategies. Skilled in legal research and fostering stakeholder collaboration to drive successful resolutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Attorney
Legal Aid of North Carolina
Charlotte
05.2021 - Current
- Managed full litigation lifecycle: pleadings, discovery, hearings, trials to ensure effective case resolution
- Litigate civil matters in District and Small Claims Court, including housing and administrative issues
- Conducted negotiations and efficiently resolved disputes, achieving favorable outcomes for clients
- Draft motions, briefs, memoranda, and settlement agreements
- Advise clients on compliance with federal and state law
- Managed caseload of over 145 cases annually, maintaining comprehensive oversight of diverse legal matters
Principal Attorney
Antonette S. Edwards, Attorney at Law
Rocky Mount
02.2016 - 04.2021
- Managed full-service legal practice specializing in civil, criminal, and family law, ensuring comprehensive legal representation for diverse client needs
- Provided legal counsel on risk, compliance, and litigation strategy
- Conducted depositions, mediations, and settlement negotiations to facilitate dispute resolution and achieve favorable outcomes for clients
- Represented clients in District and Superior Court trials and hearings
Partner
Linck Harris Law Group, PLLC
Durham
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Drafted and negotiated contracts and legal agreements to align with client objectives and mitigate risks
- Litigated complex civil and business disputes in state and federal courts
- Managed discovery, depositions, and trial preparation to ensure thorough case readiness
- Conducted mediations and advised clients on compliance matters to facilitate resolutions and uphold regulatory standards
Education
Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Durham, NC05-2011
MBA -
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA03-2008
BA - History & Political Science
Wesleyan College
Macon, GA05-2005
Skills
- Civil and administrative litigation
- Trial advocacy
- Employment law
- Legal writing
- Case management
- Depositions
- Settlement negotiation
- Risk compliance
- Stakeholder collaboration
Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association—Employment Law Section
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina State Bar (2011)
- U.S. District Courts – Middle & Eastern Districts of NC
Board Membership
Concord Lake STEAM Academy-Academically and Intellectually Gifted Advisory Board Member
Publications
A Day in the Life of a Legal Aid Attorney, North Carolina State Bar Journal, Spring 2025
Community Outreach Initiatives
- Presenter at the Fair Housing Workshop: The House we Live In, 10/01/24
- Collaboration with the City of Concord, Kannapolis Code Enforcement and El Puente, 04/01/25, Townhall presentation and Q+A for folks affected by the flooding at Town and Country Mobile Home Park
- Collaboration with the City of Concord, Concord Housing Authority, and City of Concord Code Enforcement: “Know your Rights: Tenants Summit”, 11/01/25
- “Know your Housing Rights: Code Enforcement Presentation”, 03/01/26
- Lawyer on the Line—Supervised volunteer attorneys who are assisting LANC housing clients, 03/01/26
- Presenter at Tenant Rights Library Presentation—Cabarrus County
- Tabling event—Department of Health and Human Services—Cabarrus County
- Ronnie Long Freedom Day Event with the Justice Mobile--Cabarrus County, 08/01/24
Activities
- Legal Aid of North Carolina Housing Outreach & Training Committee (Committee founding member)
- Legal Aid of North Carolina Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Working Group Member)
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee (Former Co-Chair)
- Presenter: Fair Housing, Tenant Rights, and Community Legal Education Programs
Timeline
Staff Attorney
Legal Aid of North Carolina
05.2021 - Current
Principal Attorney
Antonette S. Edwards, Attorney at Law
02.2016 - 04.2021
Partner
Linck Harris Law Group, PLLC
01.2012 - 01.2016
Juris Doctor - Cum Laude
North Carolina Central University School of Law
MBA -
Wesleyan College
BA - History & Political Science
Wesleyan College