Jill R. Wilson

Jill R. Wilson: Experienced Education and Employment Lawyer in Greensboro, North Carolina

Jill R. Wilson is a distinguished attorney who represents numerous public school boards of education, private educational institutions, and colleges and universities on a variety of complex education issues and litigation. Her comprehensive experience spans all aspects of education law including mergers, policy generation, funding disputes, civil rights issues, student conduct, teacher tenure, dismissal, employment law, personal injury cases, construction and public contracting matters, and First Amendment concerns.

Practice Areas

• School Board Representation
• Education Policy Generation
• Funding Disputes Resolution
• Civil Rights Litigation
• Student Conduct Issues
• School Assignment Policies
• Teacher Tenure and Dismissal Procedures
• Labor & Employment Law - Management
• Personal Injury Claims
• Construction Law Matters
• Civil Rights Violations
• First Amendment Concerns in Educational Settings

Educational Background and Credentials

1. Universities: Wake Forest University, Hillsdale College
2. Education: Bachelor of Arts from Wake Forest University; J.D. from Harvard Law School.
3. Bar Admissions: North Carolina, United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina.
4. Awards:
   • Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008
   • Included in The Best Lawyers in America©: Education Law (2008-2025); Employment Law - Management (2016-2025)
   • Selected by her peers for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers in Schools & Education Law (2006-2011, 2018-2019) and Top 50 Female Lawyer (2008-2009).
   • Named one of the Triad Business Journal's Outstanding Women in Business (2018)
   • Named as one of the Triad Business Journal’s Influencers: Law list (2018)
   • Awarded with the Ann Majestic Award for Distinguished Service, presented by the Education Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association (2017)
   • Awards - Recognized as a Top 50 Female Lawyer and Women of Justice Award recipient in 2012.
5. Firms: Jill R. Wilson represents numerous public school boards, private educational institutions, and colleges and universities on various education issues and in litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts. She is currently associated with Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP.
6. Affiliations:
   • Member of the General Counsel Section of the Council of Great City Schools
   • Frequent presenter at the University of North Carolina School of Government, formerly known as the North Carolina Institute of Government, the Principals' Executive Program, and the North Carolina School Board Association.
7. Languages: Jill R. Wilson is proficient in English, her primary language.
8. Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2008.
9. Location: Jill R. Wilson practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Jill R. Wilson brings a wealth of experience to her clients and is dedicated to providing them with the best legal advice and representation in their education and employment matters. Her extensive network of associations and affiliations further fortifies her position as an authority in this field, ensuring she remains at the forefront of all pertinent developments.