Meet the Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Monica Holliday
Monica Holliday is the Executive Director for ChildLaw Services since February, 2025. Previously, she served as Legal Director for approximately 10 years. Monica has a love for working with children and advocating for their best interest. Monica's favorite books are To Kill A Mockingbird and The Bible. When Monica is not at work, this WV Young Lawyer of the Year recipient enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, hunting and fishing with her brothers, traveling and experiencing different cultures.
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts,
WINSTON S. CHURCHILL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Davis
Elizabeth Davis is one of two Deputy Directors for ChildLaw Services. Liz grew up in Charleston, WV, and has been a well-respected lawyer for children since 2015. Liz enjoys working with children and seeing the immediate, positive impact her job has on the children she serves. Elizabeth's favorite books are Frankenstein and Freakonomics. When she is not working, Elizabeth enjoys playing with her dog, shopping, being outdoors, and listening to podcasts. It is well known in the office that Elizabeth loves Harry Potter!
People will forget whatyou say, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
MAYA ANGELOU
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Malorie Estep-Morgan
Malorie grew up in McDowell County, WV and is happy to provide legal representation to the children there and the surrounding areas of southern West Virginia. She has served in many roles with ChildLaw through the years and we are fortunate she is not only a strong advocate for kids, but also, is back assisting the Executive Director manage the day to day operations as Deputy Director.
She has been practicing law since 2009. She enjoys working with children and her goal is to make a positive impact on their lives. Helping those that cannot help themselves is the most rewarding aspect of her career.
When not in the office, Malorie enjoys reading Stephen King books and spending time at her children's sports and activities. Malorie received her undergraduate degree from Marshall University and remains an avid Herd fan.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
NELSON MANDELA
STAFF ATTORNEY
MORGANTOWN OFFICE
Alexyss Coles
Alexyss Coles lives in Morgantown, WV with her 4 dogs. Alexyss went to Washington and Jefferson College and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. She also attended Widener Commonwealth Law School in Harrisburg, PA. She loves working with children and advocating for them through Teen Court. Alexyss likes to travel, play with her dogs, and spend time with friends and family. She loves basketball, football, and everything Disney (especially Lilo and Stitch).
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
MAHATMA GANDHI
SENIOR COUNSEL
Catherine Bond Wallace
Cathy loves being a part of young people's journey and seeing them be successful and empowered. Cathy believes in doing something meaningful, giving back, and doing no harm and has spent her 35+ year legal career trying to balance the scales of justice for vulnerable populations. Cathy's favorite books are East of Eden, the Hunger Games Trilogy, and Blue Sword. When Cathy is not hard at work, she is enjoying time with her family cooking, reading, or being outdoors.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
APOSTLE PAUL
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR /
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS THERAPIST
Stephanie Legg
She is living and leaving her #leggacy by helping others find balance, growth, healing and wholeness through holistic approaches and trauma informed strategies. Stephanie's passion lies in serving as an advocate for children. With her three children and husband, they love to travel and hike trails all over the country, but nothing beats hiking, biking and SUP boarding in WV. Her favorite books are The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, Daring Greatly by Brene Brown, and Oh, the Places You'll Go by Dr. Seuss.
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
Executive Finance Manager
State-wide
Nancy Manning
Nancy comes to ChildLaw with 30 years of experience in the legal and finance sector . Nancy has a passion for children, having reared three of her own and now helping with two of her grandchildren. When Nancy is not working, she enjoys doing things around her family farm, reading, and riding horses. A little known fact about Nancy is that the farm on which she lives has been in the Manning family since 1863!
Happiness is not a goal... It's a by-product of a life well lived.
ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
PROGRAMS
PRINCETON OFFICE
Michelle Hale
Michelle Hale works in administration and programs with ChildLaw Services, Inc. As a veteran staff person, she has been intricately involved in many aspects of ChildLaw through the years. Michelle has always had a passion for children, having adopted six children out of the foster care system. Michelle believes that helping children who have experienced trauma means treating the "whole" child - from the inside out. Each child is unique and processes trauma in their own way, so it is vital to pay attention to the cues given by the child, as well as listen to their voice, their story, in order to help them heal.
As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others.
AUDREY HEPBURN
PROGRAM MANAGER / VICTIMS ADVOCATE
PRINCETON OFFICE
Lori Kinney
Lori Kinney lives in Princeton, WV with her 4 sons. She has called Princeton home for the last 14 years. Lori is a fierce advocate for children, believing all children deserve to be valued and loved, no matter how they come packaged. The true depth of Lori's passion for children is seen in how she cares for her children, 2 of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. As a program manager and victim advocate for ChildLaw, Lori feels honored to be a caring voice, a smiling face, and even a shoulder to cry on for the kids served by ChildLaw. In her spare time, Lori loves to read and enjoys it even more on a cool fall day when she is outside, under a blanket, and sipping a hot cup of tea.
The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen or even touched; they must be felt with the heart.
HELEN KELLER
VICTIMS ADVOCATE /
OFFICE STAFF
MARTINSBURG OFFICE
Tiffany Arnett
Tiffany Arnett lives in Martinsburg, WV with her son and has called Martinsburg her home all of her life. The daughter of a local pediatrician, former classroom school teacher, and now children's advocate, she has always had a passion for young people, their health and well-being. Having spent much of her time a s a world language educator, Tiffany takes great pride in literacy learning, and bringing books to our clients brings her the most joy. She is a published author in three languages: Brazilian, Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Tiffany enjoys spending time by the water, reading, painting and watching movies. She has an adventurous side that loves to learn about cultures and travel.
Aprender a dudar, es aprender a pensar (To learn is to question, is to learn to think).
OTAVIO PAZ
VICTIMS ADVOCATE
CHARLESTON OFFICE
Alysha "Shae" Oxley
Alysha “Shae” Oxley is our newest team member, a Victims Advocate and MyCase Extraordinaire , in the Charleston office! Shae is a dedicated advocate shaped by resilience, compassion, and service. Having grown up in foster care, she developed a deep commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and ensuring they feel heard, protected, and respected. With experience in legal administration, family support services, and early childhood education, Shae is known for her calm presence, strong communication skills, and trauma-informed approach. Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Difficult roads often lead to beautiful
destinations.
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