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CONSULTING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Attorney Princess M. Woodard is an Attorney, Author, and Tennessee Supreme Court Designated Family Law Mediator. Attorney Woodard is a Partner with the firm, currently serving as the Managing Partner for the Family Law, Social Security Disability, and Alternative Dispute Resolution divisions of the firm. Attorney Woodard is a native Memphian and proud graduate of Hamilton High School, Christian Brothers University, and the University of Memphis’ School of Law.
Attorney Woodard is exceedingly skilled in high asset, high income, self-employed spouse, and contested divorces. Additionally, she is experienced and effective in custody and visitation disputes; including victories before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Attorney Woodard has vast and varied experience handling child support, adoption, and post-divorce matters. She is a formidable, unwavering, and never intimated opponent in the courtroom. While a true litigator with extensive trial experience, as a mediator she encourages parties to author their own settlement and control the outcome of their case.
Attorney Woodard has assisted her Social Security Disability clients in recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in back-pay benefits.
Attorney Woodard’s concentration on Family Law and Social Security Disability Appeals, has positioned her as a very knowledgeable, well respected, and sought after attorney.
Attorney Woodard is the author of Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law, a first-in-market client and consumer centered book on Tennessee family law. Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law is a primer on all family law topics in Tennessee from divorces and child support to adoptions and grandparent visitation.
Order Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law
Purchase Paperback at Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Qr3QjH
Purchase eBook for Nook: Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law: Your Introduction to Tennessee Family Law by Princess Woodard | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Purchase Paperback at Amazon (eligible for free Prime delivery): https://amzn.to/3AhVUeZ
Purchase eBook for Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ol6c
HONORS & AWARDS
‘One to Watch’; Best Lawyers in America; 2023
‘Top 40 under 40’ for Tennessee; National Black Lawyers; 2022-2023
Family Law Fellow; American Bar Association; 2021-2023
‘Best of the Bar’; Memphis Business Journal; 2021
‘Attorney for Justice’; Tennessee Supreme Court; 2019, 2020, and 2021
‘Outstanding Associate of the Year’; Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2018-2019
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP
2022-2023 Parliamentarian & Council Member – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Child Support Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Communications Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Diversity Vice Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Family Law Section Chair – National Bar Association
2022 Fellow – New Memphis Fellows
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Co-Chair – Memphis Bar Association
CLE Chair – Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
Governance Chair and Board of Directors Member – Delta Preparatory Charter School
Member – ADR Inns of Court
Alumnus – Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court
Former Chair – Young Lawyers Campaign for Equal Justice
SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS
Cooler Heads Always Prevail: Mediating with Cultural Competency; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022
Recognizing, Respecting, and Representing Cultural Differences & Norms; Diversity Brown Bag Discussion; Organizer and Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; March 18, 2022
Managing Substance Abuse Disorder Issues in Family Law Court; CLE Plenary; Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section Spring Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana; April 22, 2022
Variety is the Spice of Life: Expand Your Mediation Techniques; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; July 19, 2022
NOTABLE CASES
Nelvis v. Baptist, __ S.W.3d __, 2019 Tenn. App. LEXIS 524 (Tenn. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2019)
Attorney Princess M. Woodard is an Attorney, Author, and Tennessee Supreme Court Designated Family Law Mediator. Attorney Woodard is a Partner with the firm, currently serving as the Managing Partner for the Family Law, Social Security Disability, and Alternative Dispute Resolution divisions of the firm. Attorney Woodard is a native Memphian and proud graduate of Hamilton High School, Christian Brothers University, and the University of Memphis’ School of Law.
Attorney Woodard is exceedingly skilled in high asset, high income, self-employed spouse, and contested divorces. Additionally, she is experienced and effective in custody and visitation disputes; including victories before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. Attorney Woodard has vast and varied experience handling child support, adoption, and post-divorce matters. She is a formidable, unwavering, and never intimated opponent in the courtroom. While a true litigator with extensive trial experience, as a mediator she encourages parties to author their own settlement and control the outcome of their case.
Attorney Woodard has assisted her Social Security Disability clients in recovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in back-pay benefits.
Attorney Woodard’s concentration on Family Law and Social Security Disability Appeals, has positioned her as a very knowledgeable, well respected, and sought after attorney.
Attorney Woodard is the author of Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law, a first-in-market client and consumer centered book on Tennessee family law. Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law is a primer on all family law topics in Tennessee from divorces and child support to adoptions and grandparent visitation.
Order Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law
Purchase Paperback at Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Qr3QjH
Purchase eBook for Nook: Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law: Your Introduction to Tennessee Family Law by Princess Woodard | NOOK Book (eBook) | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Purchase Paperback at Amazon (eligible for free Prime delivery): https://amzn.to/3AhVUeZ
Purchase eBook for Kindle: https://amzn.to/3ol6c
HONORS & AWARDS
‘One to Watch’; Best Lawyers in America; 2023
‘Top 40 under 40’ for Tennessee; National Black Lawyers; 2022-2023
Family Law Fellow; American Bar Association; 2021-2023
‘Best of the Bar’; Memphis Business Journal; 2021
‘Attorney for Justice’; Tennessee Supreme Court; 2019, 2020, and 2021
‘Outstanding Associate of the Year’; Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2018-2019
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP
2022-2023 Parliamentarian & Council Member – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Child Support Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Communications Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Diversity Vice Chair – American Bar Association Family Law Section
2022-2023 Family Law Section Chair – National Bar Association
2022 Fellow – New Memphis Fellows
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section Co-Chair – Memphis Bar Association
CLE Chair – Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
Governance Chair and Board of Directors Member – Delta Preparatory Charter School
Member – ADR Inns of Court
Alumnus – Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court
Former Chair – Young Lawyers Campaign for Equal Justice
SPEAKING & PRESENTATIONS
Cooler Heads Always Prevail: Mediating with Cultural Competency; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022
Recognizing, Respecting, and Representing Cultural Differences & Norms; Diversity Brown Bag Discussion; Organizer and Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; March 18, 2022
Managing Substance Abuse Disorder Issues in Family Law Court; CLE Plenary; Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section Spring Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana; April 22, 2022
Variety is the Spice of Life: Expand Your Mediation Techniques; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; July 19, 2022
NOTABLE CASES
Nelvis v. Baptist, __ S.W.3d __, 2019 Tenn. App. LEXIS 524 (Tenn. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2019)