Woodard Litigation & Mediation
About
Phone: Address: 5050 Poplar Ave Suite 1007, 38157 Coordinates: 35.112950,-89.893164 Education: Christian Brothers University, Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany Achievements: 2024 Family Law Rising Star by Super Lawyers (only 2.5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 40 Under 40 National Advocates, National Bar Association, 2024 2019 thru 2025 Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court 2023 Outstanding Solo/Small Firm Lawyer by the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division 2023 and 2024 Top 40 Under 40 by National Black Lawyers 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 40 Under 40 National Advocates, National Bar Association, 2024 2019 thru 2025 Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court 2023 Outstanding Solo/Small Firm Lawyer by the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division 2023 and 2024 Top 40 Under 40 by National Black Lawyers 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2019 thru 2025 Attorney for Justice by the Tennessee Supreme Court 2023 Outstanding Solo/Small Firm Lawyer by the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division 2023 and 2024 Top 40 Under 40 by National Black Lawyers 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2023 Outstanding Solo/Small Firm Lawyer by the National Bar Association's Women Lawyers Division 2023 and 2024 Top 40 Under 40 by National Black Lawyers 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2023 and 2024 Top 40 Under 40 by National Black Lawyers 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2023 thru 2025 One to Watch in Family Law by Best Lawyers in America ( less than 5% of lawyers are selected for inclusion) 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2021-2023 American Bar Association Family Law Fellow 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2021 Best of the Bar by the Memphis Business Journal 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court; 2018-2019 Outstanding Associate of the Year by the Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of the American Inns of Court Bio: Princess M. Woodard is the managing partner at Woodard Litigation & Mediation, in Memphis, Tennessee. An attorney, author and Tennessee Supreme Court-Designated Family Law Mediator, she focuses her practice exclusively on family and domestic relations law and Social Security Disability Appeals, providing clients with skilled representation during some of life’s most challenging moments. Ms. Woodard is highly regarded for her experience in high-asset and high-income divorces, contested divorces involving self-employed spouses, and complex custody and visitation disputes, including victories before the Tennessee Court of Appeals. She also handles child support, adoption, post-divorce matters and Social Security Disability cases, where she has helped clients recover hundreds of thousands of dollars in back-pay benefits. Known as a formidable and unwavering litigator, Ms. Woodard also excels as a mediator, empowering parties to create their own solutions and control the outcomes of their disputes. Beyond her practice, she is the author of “Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law: Your Introduction to Tennessee Family Law”, a first-of-its-kind client-centered guide that explains Tennessee family law topics ranging from divorce and child support to adoption and grandparent visitation. Her dedication to delivering practical, accessible legal knowledge underscores her client-focused approach. Ms. Woodard holds degrees from Christian Brothers University and Memphis Law, and she studied abroad at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany, earning certifications in intercultural mediation and international arbitration. She also serves in numerous leadership roles, including Region IV Director for the National Bar Association and Family Law Section chair for the National Bar Association. With a reputation for integrity, excellence and results, Ms. Woodard combines deep legal knowledge with a passion for service, making her one of Tennessee’s most trusted and respected family law and Social Security Disability attorneys.