Melissa is an associate at PEM Law. Melissa earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Psychology from Rutgers University and her J.D. from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. While in law school, Melissa completed a judicial internship and worked for a New Jersey law firm, where she gained a range of experience in a variety of civil matters. Melissa has been a volunteer for local youth sports groups since high school and is still an active member of her hometown soccer club.

Prior to joining the firm, Melissa completed a year-long judicial clerkship with the Honorable Robert J. Mega, Presiding Judge of the Chancery Division, General Equity Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Union County. During her time as law clerk to Judge Mega, Melissa handled General Equity, Probate, and Complex Business Litigation Program matters.