Morgan Eileen Canady Bennett

Morgan Bennett, a North Carolina native from the Triangle area, has built a distinguished career in criminal defense. She is an honors graduate of Appalachian State University, holding a Bachelor of Science in Political Science with a focus on International and Comparative Politics and a minor in Sociology. After moving to the Triad in 2010, she attended Elon University School of Law. As a member of the Elon Law Innocence Project, she discovered her passion for defending the accused, also serving as an editor for the Elon Law Review and graduating cum laude in 2013. Bennett's career began at the Durham County Public Defender’s Office, where she advocated for juveniles facing charges ranging from drug possession to kidnapping. In 2016, she joined the Guilford County Public Defender’s Office, finding her home in Greensboro. Transitioning to private practice in 2022, Bennett brings a wealth of experience representing clients in various misdemeanors and felonies. She is committed to protecting her clients’ statutory and constitutional rights. As an adjunct professor at Elon Law School, she shares her expertise in criminal law. Outside of her career, Morgan Bennett enjoys traveling and spending time with her two children.