Melanie L. Kendrick

Experience

Melanie obtained her juris doctor from Elon University School of Law in December 2021.

During her time in law school, Melanie interned with Schneider & Williams, P.C. in Stuart, Virginia, and the Public Defender’s Office in Martinsville, Virginia. 

Following passage of the Virginia bar exam in April 2022, Melanie began her career as an Associate Attorney at Schneider & Williams, P.C., where she primarily practiced family law and civil litigation. In April 2023, Melanie moved to Danville, Virginia after accepting a position as an Associate Attorney with Southern Virginia Legal PLLC and continues with PLDR following their merger.

Honors & Affiliations

She is a member of the Virginia State Bar, Virginia Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, and serves on the Board of Governors for the Virginia State Bar Young Lawyers Conference.