
Gena Graham Morris
Member
Lawyers
Gena Morris is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the national organization that encourages the study and elevates the standards in the practice of matrimonial law. She is one of only 35 lawyers in North Carolina to be selected for this honor. The 1600 AAML fellows across the United States are recognized by judges and lawyers as preeminent family law practitioners with knowledge, skills and integrity beyond reproach.
Gena is certified as a family law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
Gena Graham Morris
Member
Overview
Gena Morris is a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the national organization that encourages the study and elevates the standards in the practice of matrimonial law. She is one of only 35 lawyers in North Carolina to be selected for this honor. The 1600 AAML fellows across the United States are recognized by judges and lawyers as preeminent family law practitioners with knowledge, skills and integrity beyond reproach.
Gena is certified as a family law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
News & Events
- Gena Graham Morris to participate in panel discussion: "Powerful Women of the Law"
Gena Graham Morris to participate in panel discussion: "Powerful Women of the Law"
- Horack Talley lawyers named to the 2018 “Super Lawyers” list
Zip Edwards, Beth Hodges, Libby James, Bree Laughrun, Rob McNeill, Gena Morris and Tate Sterrett recognized.
- Horack Talley Attorneys Among the Legal Elite 2018
Horack Talley Attorneys Among the Legal Elite 2018
- 17 Horack Talley lawyers named 2018 "Best Lawyers®"
18 lawyers from four practice groups recognized.
- Mitchell Kelling honored at 50 Most Influential Women in Charlotte event
- Business North Carolina magazine reveals its 2017 "Legal Elite"
- Horack Talley is a sponsor of the 2016 Pro Bono Awards 2016
- 16 Horack Talley lawyers named 2017 "Best Lawyers®"
Horack Talley is proud to recognize 16 of our lawyers from four of our practice groups who were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017.
- 2016 North Carolina Top 50 Women "Super Lawyers" Reception
Gena Morris, Beth Hodges, Bree Laughrun, Caroline Mitchell and Bridget Vanevenhoven, all from Horack Talley's family law practice, will attend the fifth annual North Carolina Top 50 Women "Super Lawyers" reception on Wednesday, May 3.
- North Carolina Bar Association 2016 Family Law Section Meeting
Horack Talley's family law practice will attend the North Carolina Bar Association's 2016 Family Law Section Annual Meeting titled "Updating the Family Lawyer's Toolkit," April 29-30 in Charleston, SC.
- Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage 2016 “Women for Courage” Luncheon
Horack Talley is proud to sponsor the 2016 “Women for Courage” Luncheon hosted by the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage. Beth Hodges, Mitchell Kelling, Bree Laughrun, Caroline Mitchell, Gena Morris and Bridget Vanevenhoven, all from our family law practice, will represent the firm.
- There's money on the table: Issues in high-end family law cases
Gena Morris will speak at the North Carolina Bar Association's Family Law Intensive Seminar on February 4 and 5 in Wilmington, NC.
- 2016 North Carolina "Super Lawyers" list
Congratulations to Beth Hodges, Rob McNeill, Gena Morris and Tate Sterrett who were included on the 2016 North Carolina "Super Lawyers" list.
- Business North Carolina magazine reveals its 2016 "Legal Elite"
Congratulations to Horack Talley lawyers Kristin Ogburn (Bankruptcy), Beth Hodges, Mitchell Kelling and Gena Morris (Family Law) for their inclusion in Business North Carolina magazine's 2016 "Legal Elite" list.
- 2015 Outstanding Firm Service Award
Horack Talley is proud to receive the Outstanding Firm Service Award from the council for Children's rights at the 2015 Pro Bono Awards on Tuesday, Otober 20 at the Foundation for the Carolinas.
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2016 Best Lawyers
Horack Talley is proud to recognize the 18 lawyers from four of our practice groups who were listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016.
- 2015 North Carolina Family Law Specialists Conference
Horack Talley is the host of the 2015 North Carolina Family Law Specialists Conference. The theme for this year's conference is, "What's brewing in North Carolina Family Law?"
- North Carolina Bar Association 2015 Annual Meeting
Beth Hodges and Gena Morris will represent Horack Talley and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers at the 2015 North Carolina Bar Association Annual Meeting in Asheville, NC June 18-21.
- Mitchell Kelling receives AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Horack Talley now has 15 lawyers with an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell: Tom Cannon, Bob Donlon, Bill Hamel, Eddie Hinshaw, Beth Hodges, Amy Hunt, Rob McNeill, Gena Morris, Kristin Ogburn, David Powell, Russell Schwartz, Tate Sterrett, Bob Turner and Jim Talley.
- Mitchell Kelling appointed to North Carolina Bar Association's Family Law Section Council
Family law member Mitchell Kelling has been appointed to the North Carolina Bar Association's family law section council.
- The Alimony Tour - Not Starring John Cleese
Horack Talley's family law practice will attend the North Carolina Bar Association's 2015 Family Law Section Annual Meeting titled "The Alimony Tour - Not Starring John Cleese," May 1-2 in Asheville, NC.
- 2015 North Carolina "Super Lawyers"
Thomas R. Cannon, Elizabeth T. Hodges, Robert M. McNeill, Gena G. Morris, Cheryl D. Steele, Tate K. Sterrett
- Mitchell Kelling and Horack Talley Named LGBT-Friendly Attorneys by Equality North Carolina
Horack Talley has been identified by Equality North Carolina as a LGBT-friendly law firm in the Charlotte metropolitan area.
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2015 Best Lawyers©
Sixteen Horack Talley lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2015.
- North Carolina's 2014 Top 50 Women Super Lawyers
Horack Talley family law members Beth Hodges and Gena Morris were among the female lawyers honored. The event raised awareness for Legal Aid of North Carolina, and generated more than $10,000 in donations.
- 2014 North Carolina "Super Lawyers"
Elizabeth T. Hodges, Robert B. McNeill, Gena G. Morris, Cheryl D. Steele and Tate K. Sterrett
- Super Lawyers Top 50: Women North Carolina "Super Lawyers"
- Business North Carolina magazine names 2014 “Legal Elite”
Three Horack Talley lawyers are included in Business North Carolina's 2014 "Legal Elite." Congratulations to Beth Hodges, Mitchell Kelling and Gena Morris, all members of our family law group.
- Horack Talley lawyers named 2014 Best Lawyers©
Fourteen Horack Talley lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2014 (Copyright 2013 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
Professional Memberships & Activities
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- North Carolina Chapter, executive committee, 2015 to present
- North Carolina Chapter, treasurer, 2015
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section, Council member, 2014-2016
Mecklenburg County Bar
Honors & Awards
AV® Preeminent™ rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America©, family law, 2008, 2011, 2013- 2018, Woodward/White, Inc.
Super Lawyers, 2006-2018
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Top 50 Women, 2010, 2013-2018
Super Lawyers, North Carolina Top 100, 2015
Legal Elite, Family Law, Business North Carolina, 2016, 2017, 2018
Community Involvement
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