Attorney with a J.D. and M.S.W. and experience in estate planning, special needs planning, conservatorships, and family law. Skilled in legal research and drafting, client counseling, and case management from initial consultation through resolution. Multidisciplinary background in law and social work provides a strong foundation for addressing complex legal and client needs.
Work History
Attorney and Resource Counselor
1 Year 8 Months
Smoky Mountain Legacy Partners, PLLC | 12.2024 - Current
Advise clients on estate planning strategies, including revocable living trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and advance directives.
Prepare and draft comprehensive estate planning documents, including trusts, wills, fiduciary documents, and related legal instruments.
Counseled individuals and families on special needs planning, utilizing Supplemental Needs Trusts to maintain eligibility for public benefits.
Assist clients with establishing and administering Supplemental Needs Trusts and other disability-related planning strategies.
Prepared and filed conservatorship petitions and related documents in compliance with Tennessee law to ensure proper legal representation and client peace of mind.
Conducted legal research and analyzed Tennessee statutes and regulations, providing critical support for estate planning, special needs planning, and conservatorship matters.
Coordinate with financial advisors, tax professionals, and other professionals to facilitate comprehensive client planning.
Manage multiple client matters from initial consultation through document preparation, execution, and completion while maintaining attention to detail and confidentiality.
Utilize Clio Manage/Grow, WealthCounsel, and WealthDocx to manage client matters, prepare legal documents, and maintain accurate case records.
Law Clerk
10 Months
Laura Metcalf Law | 01.2024 - 11.2024
Conducted legal research on family law issues to support case strategies
Drafted pleadings, motions, and interrogatories under attorney supervision to facilitate court proceedings
Organized and maintained case files in a digital database
Manage and update case files
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive legal information and client data
CREVAA Intern
9 Months
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA/ETAAD) | 08.2023 - 05.2024
Handled client caseload to facilitate effective service provision.
Conducted comprehensive face-to-face assessments to evaluate client needs and develop care plans
Engaged clients during home visits to build rapport and facilitate access to vital services
Attend and participate in the Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team (VAPIT)
Manage caseload
Gathered and documented relevant data to enhance understanding of client needs.
Summer Law Clerk
3 Months
Legal Aid of East Tennessee | 05.2023 - 08.2023
Prepared durable powers of attorney and healthcare powers of attorney for clients
Developed written complaints to initiate legal actions on behalf of clients
Created demand letters to communicate clients' claims to opposing parties
PRN Foster Parent Recruiter
1 Year 7 Months
Youth Villages | 06.2021 - 01.2023
Engage and interact with individuals, couples, families, etc. interested in foster care
Attended community events to raise awareness about foster care
Participated in various training programs to better support foster care initiatives.
Engaged with social media to promote foster care initiatives
Interacted with individuals, couples, and families to inform and encourage foster care involvement
Housing Intern
8 Months
YWCA | 09.2021 - 05.2022
Conducted client interviews to assess housing needs
Organized and maintained client paperwork and reports
Organized community events for housing clients to foster engagement and support.
Held events for the housing clients
Juvenile Probation Intern
9 Months
Johnson City Juvenile Court | 08.2020 - 05.2021
Coordinated paperwork for foster care review board to ensure timely reviews
Summarized probation check-in phone calls and meetings to facilitate case updates
Drafted legal petitions for court submission
Organized and filed legal documents systematically
Conducted meetings with juveniles on probation to support rehabilitation efforts
Managed paperwork for foster care review board
APS Worker
2 Years 9 Months
East Tennessee State University | 08.2018 - 05.2021
Created and edited data sheets for census to ensure accurate and reliable population statistics
Organized information packets by college and program to facilitate student access to essential resources
Gained experience through multiple part-time roles at TennTek as an assembly team member, babysitter, and housekeeper.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
The University of Tennessee College of Law | Knoxville, Tennessee | 05.2025
Activities: Law Women, Health Law Society
Master of Science in Social Work
The University of Tennessee College of Social Work | Knoxville, Tennessee | 05.2024
Bachelor of Social Work - Social Work, Legal Studies
East Tennessee State University | Johnson City, Tennessee | 05.2021
Activities: Student Social Work Association (SSWA); Marching Bucs
Skills
Estate planning
Legal writing
Legal research
Case management
Document review
Client counseling
Clio and WealthCounsel
Ethics and professionalism
Timeline
Attorney and Resource Counselor
Smoky Mountain Legacy Partners, PLLC
12.2024 - CurrentRead More
Law Clerk
Laura Metcalf Law
01.2024 - 11.2024Read More
CREVAA Intern
East Tennessee Human Resource Agency (ETHRA/ETAAD)
08.2023 - 05.2024Read More
Summer Law Clerk
Legal Aid of East Tennessee
05.2023 - 08.2023Read More
Housing Intern
YWCA
09.2021 - 05.2022Read More
PRN Foster Parent Recruiter
Youth Villages
06.2021 - 01.2023Read More
Juvenile Probation Intern
Johnson City Juvenile Court
08.2020 - 05.2021Read More
APS Worker
East Tennessee State University
08.2018 - 05.2021Read More
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Social Work from Social Work, Legal Studies
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The University of Tennessee College of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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The University of Tennessee College of Social Work