EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Catherine Bond Wallace

Cathy is the Executive Director for ChildLaw Services, Inc. where she has been since January, 2013. 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 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.

LEGAL DIRECTOR

Monica Holliday

Monica Holliday is the Legal Director for ChildLaw Services, Inc. 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. One fun fact about Monica is that she is an avid Backstreet Boys fan!

PROGRAMS 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.

SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTOR / PROGRAM MANAGER

Michelle Hale

Michelle Hale works in administration and programs with ChildLaw Services, Inc. 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. Michelle enjoys reading and watching movies with her family.

MANAGING ATTORNEY
CHARLESTON OFFICE

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis is a managing attorney at ChildLaw Services, Inc. Liz grew up in Charleston, WV, and has been practicing law 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!

STAFF ATTORNEY

PRINCETON OFFICE

Malorie Estep-Morgan

Malorie grew up in McDowell County, WV and is happy to provide legal representation to the children in that area and the surrounding areas of southern West Virginia.  

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.

STAFF ATTORNEY

PRINCETON OFFICE

William O. Huffman

Bill is a native of Princeton and graduated from Princeton Senior High School. Bill's father was an attorney, representative in the House of Delegates and later a state Senator. Following in his father's footsteps, Bill became an attorney, graduating from WVU College of Law in 1994. Bill comes to ChildLaw as an experienced, successful attorney. He is passionate and caring for his clients, ensuring they receive the best representation possible. Bill is energetic, patient, and diplomatic. When Bill is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter (also a successful attorney), and grandchild. 

VICTIM ADVOCATE /
PROGRAM MANAGER
PRINCETON OFFICE

Nancy Manning

Nancy comes to ChildLaw with 30 years of experience in the legal 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! 

VICTIM ADVOCATE /
PROGRAM MANAGER
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 paralegal 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. 

STAFF ATTORNEY

MARTINSBURG OFFICE

Daja Elliot

you can always find her at the dance studio teaching hip hop to kids of all ages.  She loves to read, and while she cannot name a favorite, she could not be pried away from reading The Hunger Games trilogy.

VICTIM ADVOCATE

PRINCETON OFFICE

Karen Kelley

Karen Kelley, mother of 4 and grandma to one, loves spoiling and chasing after the newest edition to her family. She lives on a country farm over the Virginia border and has always got a project up her sleeve when she is not cooking or entertaining for her family.  She is known for her style and grace and attention to detail and writing and organizing.