Kara F. McIvor is an attorney and Workers’ Compensation Practice Group Leader at Roane Law in Greensboro, North Carolina. She has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1998. Kara’s dedication to her practice area and clients is evident in the honors / distinctions she holds.

Kara graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication studies from Vanderbilt University in 1993. While at Vanderbilt, Kara pursued her passion for music by auditioning for and performing with various local choirs / chorales / vocal groups.

Kara obtained her J.D. in 1997 from Washington & Lee University School of Law. While at law school, Kara clerked for various professors and was an American Bar Association Negotiation Competition finalist.

Kara is a Board Certified Specialist in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law. Only a small percentage of workers’ compensation attorneys in North Carolina are granted this certification by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization. Additionally, Kara holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell*, the highest peer review rating available and has been named a Top 25 North Carolina Workers’ Compensation attorney by the National Trial Lawyers’ Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association.

Both of Kara’s parents were teachers / professors. Kara satisfies her natural desire to teach by serving as a mentor to younger lawyers and by speaking at numerous continuing legal education conferences.

Kara lives in Kernersville with her husband, Jon, her son, Stratton, and her mother, Pat Newell. In addition to her devotion to her family, Kara enjoys singing, weight lifting and loves all things “beach.”