Melissa “Missy” Donovan today received the 2025 Distinguished Paralegal Award from the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). She is Senior Paralegal at Cranfill Sumner LLP and serves as the case manager for all state and federal appeals in the firm.
“We are incredibly proud of Missy Donovan and congratulate her on this prestigious honor from the North Carolina Bar Association,” said Marshall Wall, Managing Partner of Cranfill Sumner LLP. “Missy’s unwavering dedication and exceptional skill set a high bar for excellence within our firm, and we are thrilled that her talent is being recognized on a statewide level. As a mentor, problem-solver, and trusted resource, she consistently inspires those around her and exemplifies the very best of our profession.”
Missy is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal with more than 20 years of experience as a civil litigation paralegal and is known for her unmatched knowledge of the North Carolina appellate process. She was the first non-attorney to serve as a Paralegal Liaison for the NCBA’s Appellate Rules Committee from 2013-2019.
