Blaire McClanahan L'14 was recognized by the American Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division with the "On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers" award for the difference she's making in the legal field and community.
The American Bar Association (ABA) recently recognized Blaire McClanahan L’14 as one of the nation’s leading young lawyers. McClanahan received the “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers” award this month in recognition of her achievements and service to the legal field and community.
McClanahan is managing partner at the Law Offices of Cheryl David in Greensboro, with expertise in estate planning, elder law and probate and trust administration. She co-authored the North Carolina edition of “How to Protect Your Family’s Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs” and regularly speaks on elder law topics to state residents. Earlier this year, she was appointed to the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys’ Board of Governors.
“I’m deeply honored to be recognized by the ABA as one of this year’s top 40 Young Lawyers,” McClanahan said. “This award reflects the values I strive to uphold every day: compassion, clarity and commitment to the families we serve. I’m grateful to my colleagues and mentors who continue to inspire and challenge me, and I look forward to advancing the practice of estate and elder law with integrity and heart.”
The annual On the Rise Award is administered by the ABA’s Young Lawyers Division. It recognizes newer lawyers who exemplify a broad range of high achievement, innovation, vision, leadership, and legal and community service, the ABA said.
McClanahan earned a B.S. in business administration from North Carolina State University before completing her juris doctor at Elon Law and becoming barred in 2015. In addition to her practice, she has taught elder law graduate courses at the University of North Carolina – Greensboro.
“We are over-the-moon proud of Blaire,” said Cheryl David, founder of the Law Offices of Cheryl David. “Her work ethic, empathy for clients and ability to translate complex estate and elder law issues into clear guidance for families are true gifts. This ABA recognition confirms what we get to see every day: Blaire is a force for good in our clients’ lives and in our profession.”