Melanie received her Bachelor’s degree and a certification in paralegal studies from Clayton College and State University. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School.

As an active law student, Melanie demonstrated excellence both in and outside of the classroom. She proudly earned a Cali Award of Excellence for the highest grade in her Georgia Practice and Procedure class and served as a peer mentor and as a Lt. Governor of Mental Health and Wellness on the ABA Law Student Division Board. Following her passion for the mental health and wellbeing of others, Melanie taught yoga classes in recognition of Mental Health and Wellness Day for the students and staff.

Prior to joining McMichael & Gray, PC, Melanie had the privilege of practicing in multiple areas of law; however, she maintained a continued focus on real estate transactions.

Never ignoring her need to help those around her, Melanie continues to reach out in her community. She volunteers at Rock Springs Church and Rock Springs Christian Academy. She is a graduate of Leadership Lamar County and Leadership Greene County. She is a former Court Appointed Special Advocate for the Towaliga Judicial Circuit. She also volunteered for the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyer’s Foundation and the DeKalb Volunteer Lawyer’s Foundation.

In her free time, Melanie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, outdoor activities, yoga, and volunteering.

Admissions & Memberships: State Bar of Georgia, Real Property Law Section of the State Bar of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Georgia, and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.