Heather Helmendach joined The Noble Law’s Charlotte office in 2021 after gaining valuable experience as a seasonal associate for The Noble Law. She received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. During her time at UNC Law, she was a member of the North Carolina Law Review, UNC Women in Law, and served as President of the Labor & Employment Law Association.
Heather is passionate about working tirelessly to produce favorable outcomes for The Noble Law’s clients while ensuring that clients feel heard, seen, and supported. In all that she does, Heather is committed to achieving excellence through empathy and diligence.
In her free time, Heather enjoys dancing, yoga, long walks in nature, and even some aerial acrobatics. She loves staying active and creative while spending time in her hometown of Charlotte with her puppies, her husband, and her friends.
Education:
- J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law, high honors, 2021
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington, summa cum laude, 2017
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina Bar
- United States District Courts: Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina Affiliation
Professional Organizations:
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Mecklenburg County Bar
Publications:
- North Carolina Law Review: “Pleading For Justice”, Published 2021
Presentations:
- The Noble Law, “2021-2022 Employment Law Year in Review” Live Webinar, June 2022
Pro Bono / Community Service:
- North Carolina Bar Association’s 4All Statewide Service Day, 2022- Present
- NC Center on Actual Innocence
- UNC Prisoner Letter Project
- Sierra Club
Awards:
- Order of the Coif, University of North Carolina School of Law, 2021