“As a parent of a child with a disability, the mission of the Advocacy Center ‘to pursue justice for those in need’ is a personal one. I’m privileged to have the opportunity to work on behalf of and alongside students and families while they are navigating challenges in the education system.“

Experience

• Caitlin co-directs the Education Law Program, working to advance education equity for all students and representing students with disabilities, students facing exclusionary discipline or discrimination, and students involved in the juvenile delinquency or child welfare systems.
• Caitlin joined the Advocacy Center in September 2025. The Education Law Program was formerly a part of Council for Children’s Rights, where Caitlin worked from 2015-2025, as a post-graduate fellow and staff attorney, becoming the Director of the Education Law Program in 2018.

Education

• William & Mary Law School, Juris Doctor
• Furman University, Bachelor of Arts in Music and Communication Studies, magna cum laude

Professional Affiliations

• North Carolina Bar Association, Juvenile Justice & Children’s Rights Council, Vice Chair
• Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Juvenile Law Section

Community Affiliations

• Charlotte Master Chorale, Board of Directors