Our team consists of tenacious, fearless, straight shooters who stand up for our clients in situations that other law firms cannot or will not handle.
Charlotte Attorneys
Lead Paralegal
McKensey K. Brock
Bio: McKensey has spent her entire legal career at Terpening Law, during which time she has grown from the Firm’s legal assistant into her role as the firm’s lead paralegal and office manager. McKensey is the first point of contact that many clients have with the firm, and works diligently to promote our clients’ interests every day, both in court and in the office.
Education: McKensey received her Paralegal degree from Central Piedmont Community College.
Main Line: (980) 265-1700
Mobile: (704) 242-2359
Email: brock@terpeninglaw.com
Fax: (980) 265-1729
Associate Attorney
Connor D. Reid
Bio: Connor Reid is an Associate from Cornelius, North Carolina. He focuses primarily on complex-fraud related litigation, both civil and criminal.
Connor has experience working on matters involving: Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) fraud; mail, wire, and healthcare fraud; criminal and civil false claims; parallel proceedings; Ponzi schemes; FINRA arbitration; cryptocurrency; fraudulent transfers; and professional malpractice.
Education:
· J.D., Wake Forest University School of Law, 2024 (cum laude)
· B.S., Appalachian State University, 2021 (cum laude)
Honors and Awards:
· Dean Suzanne Reynolds Awards (top scoring student in class) from Wake Forest University School of Law:
o Sales and Secured Transactions
o A.I. Development and Regulation
Publications
· Connor D. Reid, Note, The Fourth Amendment Covers Fog Reveal: Not the Other Way Around, 14.1 WAKE FOREST J.L. & POL’Y 127 (2024).
· Connor D. Reid & Barbara Kemmis, Killing the Funeral Industry: The Problem with States’ Piecemeal Approach to Legalizing Alternative Methods of Disposition, 59 WAKE FOREST L. REV. 997 (2025).
Email: reid@terpeninglaw.com
Legal Assistant
Mary Kate Schmidlin
Bio: Kate is originally from Lenoir, North Carolina, and now serves as the firm’s legal assistant. She is responsible for providing effective communication, administrative support for the staff, and creating strong client relationships. While in school, Kate interned with the New Hanover County CSI Division. She was able to observe evidence collection and gain exposure to legal standards. Kate hopes to advance into a paralegal role within the firm one day. Away from the office, Kate enjoys playing pickleball and spending time with her family.
Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice, Appalachian State University
Email: assistant@terpeninglaw.com
