Selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in Education Law (2008-2021); Employment Law - Management (2016-2021)
Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters) in Schools & Education Law (2006-2011, 2018-2019); Top 50 Female Lawyer (2008-2009)
Included in the American City Business Journals' Influencers: Law list (2018)
Named one of Triad Business Journal's "Outstanding Women in Business" (2018)
Ann Majestic Award for Distinguished Service, presented by the Education Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (2017)
Women of Justice Award, 2012, presented by Lawyers Weekly North Carolina 2012