Princess M. Woodard
Top rated Family Law attorney in Memphis, Tennessee
Woodard Litigation & Mediation
Practice areas: Family Law, Social Security Disability; view more
Licensed in Tennessee since: 2015
Education: The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2023 - 2025 Call today:
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Memphis, TN 38137
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.
Practice areas
Family Law, Social Security DisabilityFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Father's Rights, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 80% Family Law
- 20% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 2015, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://woodardesq.com/about-me
Bar / Professional Activity
- Region IV Director (TN, KY, OH, MI) for the National Bar Association
- Barrister Member of the ADR Inns of Court
- Board Chair for Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School
- Diversity Committee Co-Chair for the American Bar Association's Family Law Section
- Alimony Chair for the American Bar Association's Family Law Section
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Parliamentarian and Council Member.
- National Bar Association, Family Law Section Chair.
- American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Child Support Chair.
- Memphis Bar Association, ADR Co-Chair.
- Recording Secretary - Ben F. Jones Chapter of the National Bar Association
- ADR Inns of Court, Memphis Inn, Member.
- American Inns of Court, Leo Bearman Sr. Inn, Associate Member. Currently hold alumnus status.
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- D. X. v. I.X, No. W2021-01155-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Apr. 6, 2023)
- Prevailing Attorney in Nelvis v. Baptist, S.W.3d, 2019 Tenn. App. LEXIS 524 (Tenn. Ct. App. Oct. 29, 2019),, 2019
- Prevailing Attorney in Artry v. Artry, No. W2020-00224-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Sep. 22, 2022), 2022
Videos
- Oral argument before the Western District of the Tennessee Court of Appeals., Oral Argument before Tennessee Court of Appeals, 2022
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Family Law Mediator Certification., 2018
Pro bono / Community Service
- Governance Chair and Board Member; Memphis Delta Preparatory Charter School
- Financial Member; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.; Phi Lambda Omega Graduate Chapter
Educational Background
- Christian Brothers University
- Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Attorney Woodard is the author of Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law, a first-in-market client and consumer centered book on Tennessee family law. Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law is a primer on all family law topics in Tennessee from divorces and child support to adoptions and grandparent visitation., Author, Tidbits on Tennessee Family Law, River House Publishing, 2022
- Presented on litigating gender affirming care of children in divorce and custody disputes. , Speaker, Litigating Gender Affirming Care, American Bar Association Family Law Section, Family Law Lawyers, 2024
- Cooler Heads Always Prevail: Mediating with Cultural Competency; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; February 28, 2022 and March 14, 2022
- The M in Family Law Stands for Money; CLE; Organizer and Panelist; National Bar Association; 98th Annual Convention; Minneapolis, Minnesota; August 2, 2023
- Essential Mediation Documents; CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis ADR Inns of Court; Memphis, Tennessee; January 17, 2023
- The Intersectionality of Roe v. Wade & Family Law; CLE; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Family Law Section; December 15, 2022
- Making the Best of a Difficult Situation: Hot Topics in Complex Family Law Situations; CLE; Panelist; Memphis Bar Association Bench Bar Conference; Point Clear, Alabama; October 1, 2022
- Variety is the Spice of Life: Expand Your Mediation Techniques; CLE and CME; Organizer and Panelist; Memphis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section; July 19, 2022
- Managing Substance Abuse Disorder Issues in Family Law Court; CLE Plenary; Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section Spring Conference; New Orleans, Louisiana; April 22, 2022
- Recognizing, Respecting, and Representing Cultural Differences & Norms; Diversity Brown Bag Discussion; Organizer and Moderator; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; March 18, 2022
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Honoree - 'Influential 20'; honored for my professional achievements and philanthropic work in the greater Memphis area. , 2023
- Selected as an award honoree of the Memphis Business Journal's 40 Under 40., 2025
Honors
- 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
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2023 - 2025
