She graduated from Byrd High School in 1979, and attended the University of the South and Centenary College where she obtained her degree in English Literature in 1982. In 1985 she received her law degree from LSU and was admitted to the bar that same year. She opened her own office in 1988. Since then her focus has been primarily in the field of Elder law. She handles hundreds of probates, wills, trusts, powers of attorney, family corporations, and competency matters each year. Over the years, she has received numerous awards including the #1 Retiree Attorney Award from the Barksdale Air Force Base Retiree Office and has been named one of SB Magazine's Top Attorneys.