Cranfill Sumner LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Melody J. Jolly was elected in December 2025 to serve as a Director at Large on the Board of Directors of the Professional Liability Attorney Network (PLAN), a national organization of leading professional liability law firms.
PLAN is a highly selective, invitation‑only network of independent, AV‑rated law firms that focus on professional liability and related industries. Member firms undergo a rigorous vetting and interview process before admission, ensuring a nationwide network committed to exceptional legal skill, collaboration, and client service. Cranfill Sumner LLP is proud to be a long‑standing PLAN member firm.
Melody has been actively involved in PLAN since 2019, serving as a frequent presenter, moderator, and contributor to the organization’s nationwide education and client‑service programming. She currently serves as a PLAN Education Chair and is now in her fourth year supporting the development of continuing education and professional programming for PLAN members and claims professionals.
Melody is a Partner at Cranfill Sumner LLP and practices in the firm’s Wilmington, North Carolina office, where she focuses on professional liability defense and complex litigation matters. She also serves as Section Leader for the firm’s Professional Liability Practice Group.
Additional information about PLAN is available at www.planattorney.org.
