2006, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Educational Background
North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice, minor in English
North Carolina Central University, Juris Doctor, cum laude, graduated top 15% of class
Sports and Entertainment Law Society – Vice President 2000-2002, President 2002-2003
Class Vice President – 2002-2003
Professional Affiliations:
North Carolina State Bar
North Carolina Bar Association
Tenth Judicial District Bar
Wake County Bar Association
American Bar Association – also a member of Forum on the Sports and Entertainment Industries
Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers –Vice President 2012
Professional Affiliations:
Melody Edwardo has taught continuing education to paralegals and legal assistants and presented at volunteer trainings for victim’s advocate groups such as Interact of Wake County. Melody Edwardo recently taught a continuing legal education course on Bond and Bond Hearings to other attorneys in Wake County.
