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Q: Describe what you do at Moore & Van Allen
A: I am an associate in the Intellectual Property group. My practice focuses on IP, technology and commercial transactions and IP litigation.
Q: How long have you been at the firm and what motivated you to join?
A: After having been a summer associate with the IP group during my 1L and 2L summers, I joined the firm and am now a third-year associate. I was drawn to MVA by its reputation in Charlotte and beyond for excellence, commitment to attorney development, and in particular, its well-rounded IP practice. As a summer associate, I built meaningful connections with members of the IP team and looked forward to continuing to build those relationships, learn and grow as an attorney.
Q: Balancing a demanding legal career with personal life can be challenging. How do you manage to maintain a healthy work-life balance?
A: I feel my best and perform better when I’ve prioritized exercising and spending quality time with family and friends. This profession can feel all-consuming at times, so I’ve learned to carve out time during the week to do things that are important for my well-being. For example, at the beginning of each week, I schedule time on my calendar to explore run clubs in the area with friends and make dinner reservations for Friday night date night with my husband. Most importantly, I commit to those plans!
Q: What books or podcasts are you listening to right now?
A: I am currently reading Mad Honey by Jennifer Finney Boylan and Jodi Picoult. I’m half-way through and highly recommend if you’re into murder mystery/suspense novels!
Q: What’s your favorite quote?
A: “Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
Q: Tell us something about you that most people don’t know.
A: I recently picked up a new hobby: figure skating! I took lessons as a child, but after an embarrassing holiday program, I quit. I have always enjoyed watching figure skaters on TV and have long admired their grace and precision. So, a few months ago, I enrolled in an adult learn-to-skate class and have since started taking private lessons. While I am not destined for the Olympics, I’ve enjoyed the challenge of learning a new skill.
Q: What’s your favorite movie or tv show and why?
A: Any of the Real Housewives franchises. The show is fun, light-hearted, dramatic, and completely unrelatable. It’s easy to get sucked in and it gives me an excuse to shut my brain off and unwind for a few hours.
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