A Roanoke, Virginia native, Madi grew up in Virginia and the Carolinas before settling in Charleston in 2014. She earned her Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Trident Technical College in 2019 and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Cybercrime from Southern New Hampshire University.
Before joining Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers in 2021, Madi worked in the Public Client Group at one of the nation's largest plaintiffs’ firms. She supported both State and Federal litigation related to the manufacturers, distributors, and dispensers of opioid products and the September 11th terrorist attacks. This experience built her investigative skills and sparked her passion for using innovative technology in legal work.
At Derrick Law Firm, Madi began in the Investigations & Coverage Department and led the team as Department Head from 2023 to Summer 2025. During this time, she oversaw the collection of critical evidence, conducted thorough investigations, and stayed at the forefront of investigative techniques to support the firm’s clients in their pursuit of justice.
In 2023, she also became the firm’s first AI Integrations Manager, and in 2025 transitioned to the role full-time to develop the firm’s pioneering AI Department. She now leads AI implementation, training, and strategic integration across departments.
Madi is an active member of the Charleston Association of Legal Assistants (CALA) and has served on the Executive Committee since 2024 as Chair of Social Media, Education, and Membership. She has presented on practical generative AI for paralegals at CALA’s CLE sessions and the SC Bar’s Annual SCCP Best Practices Seminar. She was also previously involved with the North Carolina Teen Court Association.
In her free time, Madi enjoys reading and writing speculative fiction and listening to music; you will often find her with headphones on, listening to movie scores. She also loves cooking, traveling, spending time with family, and doting on her four cats.