Mallory A. Willink
J.D. Charlotte School of Law
Practice Areas
Alimony/Post Separation Support (NC/SC)
Alternatives to Court (NC)
Birth Certificate Changes (NC
Child Support (NC/SC)
Child Custody (NC/SC)
Collaborative Divorce (NC)
Contempt and Enforcement of Orders (NC/SC)
Divorce and Annulment (NC/SC)
Domestic Relations (NC)
Domestic Violence (NC)
Equitable Distribution (NC/SC)
Family Law (NC/SC)
Marital Agreements (NC/SC)
Premarital Agreements (NC/SC)
Prenuptial Agreements (NC/SC)
Postnuptial Agreements (NC/SC)
Separation Agreements (NC/SC)
Modification of Orders (NC/SC)
Name Changes (NC/SC)
Paternity (NC)
Spousal Support (NC/SC)
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (NC)
Meet Mallory
I have a passion for helping people through challenging circumstances and finding resolutions that make the best of a difficult situation. I have often found myself working with friends and family to resolve conflict, and when I was introduced to the field of family law years ago, I quickly realized it was the perfect way for me to continue using my skills to help people during a hard time in their life.
Divorce is difficult – even when the decision to separate is a mutual one – and it can generate more emotions than people can manage. I believe that you need a compassionate attorney who will really listen to you, discuss your needs and feelings, and help guide you through that process. Each client has their own unique circumstances and emotions that they must work through. My goal with every case is to absorb every bit of that for my client, understand my client’s specific needs and goals, and then co-create a plan with my client to move their life forward in a positive way.
I have represented clients in North and South Carolina, in various matters including divorce, child custody, child support, post-separation support, alimony, equitable distribution, prenuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, third-party custody matters, collaborative divorce, domestic violence and other family law issues.
I was born and raised in Morgantown, West Virginia where many of my family members still reside. I graduated from West Virginia University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations. While at West Virginia University, I was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority and a member of the WVU Debate Team. After graduating from WVU, I moved to Charlotte to attend law school where I held the position of the 4th Circuit Governor for the American Bar Association’s Law Student Division, served as editor in chief for the school’s newspaper, and completed over 140 hours of pro bono service.
Prior to joining the team at Conrad, Trosch & Kemmy, I practiced family law at firms in Union and Mecklenburg counties. I am active in the legal community, where I served as the Chair of the Mecklenburg County Family Law Section in 2019. Previously, I have had the pleasure of serving as the Chair of the Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) Committee for the Mecklenburg County Bar and a member of the LRS Taskforce, as well as serving the Mecklenburg County Family Law Section in various capacities. In June 2018, I was honored to have graduated from the Mecklenburg County Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Institute. I am a regular volunteer with the Council for Children’s Rights as a volunteer attorney, as pro bono attorney with Safe Alliance and handle court-appointed domestic matters in South Carolina. Because I believe in the value of having knowledgeable and caring Judges serving our society, I was actively involved in the campaign to elect Judge Lou Trosch, Jr. to Superior Court. I am also actively involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Charlotte chapter, where I was selected as a 2018 STANDOUT, and awarded with “STANDOUT of the Year” for raising the most funds during the program, totaling over $8,500.00. When I am not working or raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis, my husband and I are dedicated to raising our two rescue pups, traveling, cheering on our favorite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends.
Experience
- NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Family Law (2020 – present)
- Family Law Attorney – firms in Mecklenburg and Union Counties
- Family Law Legal Assistant, Intern and Research Assistant – Melissa Wright Law, PLLC (2011 – 2012)
- Clinic Intern, Entrepreneurship Clinic (2012)
- Clinic Intern, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont (2011)
- Extern, Family Court in Mecklenburg County, NC (2010)
- Law Clerk, 17th Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court, Honorable Russell M. Clawges, Jr., West Virginia (2010)
Education
- Charlotte School of Law, J.D., 2012
- West Virginia University, B.S. in Journalism, concentration in Public Relations, 2009
- West Virginia University, Political Science minor, 2009
- West Virginia University, Entrepreneurship minor, 2009
Publications and Awards
- 2018 STANDOUT of the Year – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Charlotte Chapter – 2018
- Acknowledged as “Legal Elite” in Family Law by Business North Carolina – 2018
- Gold Key – American Bar Association Law Student Division – 2012
- Star of the Division – American Bar Association Law Student Division – 2011
- 2016 NC Family Law Specialist Conference – assistant event planner
Community Involvement
- Member, Honorable Louis A. Trosch Superior Court Judge Campaign
- Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Charlotte Chapter
- Chair, Social Committee, Audubon Lakes Homeowner’s Association
- Volunteer Attorney – Council for Children’s Rights
- Volunteer Attorney for Domestic Violence Victims – Legal Aid/Legal Services of Southern Piedmont and
- Legal Chair, West Virginia University Alumni Association, Charlotte Chapter
- Volunteer – 4ALL Statewide Service Event (NC)
- “Sharing with Shoes” – assistant event planner 2017
- Former Volunteer and Committee Chair – Ballantyne Festival
Bar Admission
- North Carolina State Bar, 2012
- US District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 2012
- South Carolina State Bar, 2017
Membership and Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association: Family Law Section and Young Lawyer’s Division
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- West Virginia University Alumni Association – Charlotte Chapter
- South Carolina Bar Association: Family Law Section and Young Lawyer’s Division
- Lancaster County Bar Association
- Women Layers of Charlotte
- Charlotte Women’s Bar – North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
- Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals
Professional Leadership
- Chair, Family Law Section, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Former Chair, Former Co-Chair and Former Member, Lawyer Referral Service
- Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2015-2018)
- Member, Lawyer Referral Services Task Force, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2018)
- Member, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Publications Committee
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Membership Events Committee
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee
- Former Secretary, Charlotte Women’s Bar – North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (2017, 2018)
- Former Governor, 4th Circuit, ABA Law Student Division (2011-2012)
- Former Editor in Chief, The Docket Student Newspaper (2010 – 2012)
- Experience
Experience
- NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Family Law (2020 – present)
- Family Law Attorney – firms in Mecklenburg and Union Counties
- Family Law Legal Assistant, Intern and Research Assistant – Melissa Wright Law, PLLC (2011 – 2012)
- Clinic Intern, Entrepreneurship Clinic (2012)
- Clinic Intern, Legal Services of Southern Piedmont (2011)
- Extern, Family Court in Mecklenburg County, NC (2010)
- Law Clerk, 17th Judicial Circuit, Circuit Court, Honorable Russell M. Clawges, Jr., West Virginia (2010)
Education
- Charlotte School of Law, J.D., 2012
- West Virginia University, B.S. in Journalism, concentration in Public Relations, 2009
- West Virginia University, Political Science minor, 2009
- West Virginia University, Entrepreneurship minor, 2009
- Publications & Awards
Publications and Awards
- 2018 STANDOUT of the Year – Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Charlotte Chapter – 2018
- Acknowledged as “Legal Elite” in Family Law by Business North Carolina – 2018
- Gold Key – American Bar Association Law Student Division – 2012
- Star of the Division – American Bar Association Law Student Division – 2011
- 2016 NC Family Law Specialist Conference – assistant event planner
- Community Involvement
Community Involvement
- Member, Honorable Louis A. Trosch Superior Court Judge Campaign
- Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation – Charlotte Chapter
- Chair, Social Committee, Audubon Lakes Homeowner’s Association
- Volunteer Attorney – Council for Children’s Rights
- Volunteer Attorney for Domestic Violence Victims – Legal Aid/Legal Services of Southern Piedmont and
- Legal Chair, West Virginia University Alumni Association, Charlotte Chapter
- Volunteer – 4ALL Statewide Service Event (NC)
- “Sharing with Shoes” – assistant event planner 2017
- Former Volunteer and Committee Chair – Ballantyne Festival
- Professional
Bar Admission
- North Carolina State Bar, 2012
- US District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 2012
- South Carolina State Bar, 2017
Membership and Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association: Family Law Section and Young Lawyer’s Division
- Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- West Virginia University Alumni Association – Charlotte Chapter
- South Carolina Bar Association: Family Law Section and Young Lawyer’s Division
- Lancaster County Bar Association
- Women Layers of Charlotte
- Charlotte Women’s Bar – North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
- Charlotte Collaborative Divorce Professionals
Professional Leadership
- Chair, Family Law Section, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Former Chair, Former Co-Chair and Former Member, Lawyer Referral Service
- Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2015-2018)
- Member, Lawyer Referral Services Task Force, Mecklenburg County Bar Association (2018)
- Member, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Association
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Publications Committee
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Membership Events Committee
- Member, South Carolina Young Lawyer Division (YLD) Voices Against Violence Committee
- Former Secretary, Charlotte Women’s Bar – North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (2017, 2018)
- Former Governor, 4th Circuit, ABA Law Student Division (2011-2012)
- Former Editor in Chief, The Docket Student Newspaper (2010 – 2012)