I was in elementary school the first time I told someone that I wanted to be an attorney. Granted, five-year-old Kelsey didn’t fully grasp what that meant, nonetheless, I decided it was my life plan! I never even stopped to consider that there might be a chance I wouldn’t become an attorney until almost a decade later when a well-intentioned high school teacher told me, “Maybe you should focus on a more… obtainable goal.” When I began the pre-law program at Concord University, I constantly heard that teacher’s voice in my head telling me I didn’t deserve to be there. But the five-year-old girl inside me refused to give up. Soon after, I would participate in (and win!) my first trial competition. As they announced the winner, one thought crossed my mind: “He was wrong. I can do this.” My legal career began in 2014 at Safe Alliance. There, I provided pro-bono legal representation in domestic violence civil matters. While working at Safe Alliance, I learned to quickly digest tumultuous, complex fact patterns and provide legal advice that empowered my clients. Also, during my tenure at Safe Alliance, I realized I had more to give to my clients. I extended my practice to include additional areas of Family Law. I understand that our discussions will be about some of the most intimate details of your life – and for many of you, we will be creating blueprints which will serve as the foundation for building your next chapter. My goal is to help you embrace a new normal with grace and the tools you will need to succeed. I will always listen, without judgment, so that I am able to understand your fears, your priorities, your goals, and your objectives. I will zealously advocate for you from day one of our relationship until the completion of your matter (and often,