Wendy is a graduate of Princeton University (summa cum laude, B.A. with Highest Honors in English Literature), where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and named Salutatorian of the Class of 1986, the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (M.A. in English Literature), Duke University (Ph.D. in English Literature) and the Duke University School of Law (J.D., B.S. Womble Scholar of the Class of 1999).

Wendy is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Administration and specializes in estate planning for high net worth individuals.

Board Member, The Forest at Duke
Board Member, North Carolina Central University Foundation
Board Member, Durham/Orange Estate Planning Council