Meliah focuses her practice on mediation and conflict resolution across a broad spectrum of disputes including corporate governance, business litigation, intellectual property, personal injury, and employment matters. As a mediator, Meliah draws on her extensive background as a trial and appellate litigator, having represented plaintiffs and defendants at all stages of the litigation process in both state and federal courts. Meliah combines this with deep experience in organizational and community leadership, offering a unique perspective that facilitates creative solutions that foster consensus among diverse stakeholders. In addition to her work as a mediator, Meliah provides clients with guidance in corporate affairs, conducting internal and Title IX investigations, and evaluating intellectual property considerations within corporate transactions.
Prior to her time in private practice, Meliah served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jean H. Toal, Chief Justice (Ret.) of the Supreme Court of South Carolina, and to the Honorable J. Michelle Childs, Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of South Carolina Moore School of Business, Meliah holds dual degrees in marketing and finance. She earned her law degree at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the ABA Real Property, Probate, and Trust Journal, and held the position of President of the Black Law Students Association.
A dedicated community advocate, Meliah devotes her time to service on the boards of directors for the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Greater Good Greenville. She is a member of the Liberty Fellowship, which is a partner of the Aspen Institute and within the Aspen Global Leadership Network. Meliah’s work in promoting tolerance, good will, and common understanding in the community was recognized with the Peacekeeper Award from the Upstate Mediation Center in Greenville, South Carolina.
As a trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex organizational and legal challenges, Meliah provides a holistic perspective focused on delivering effective solutions that empower business leaders to concentrate on advancing their business.
