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Chazle’ N. Woodley

Associate

Chazle’ N. Woodley is an Associate in the Raleigh office of GRSM.

Her practice encompasses Commercial Litigation, Premises Liability, Product and General Liability, and Professional Liability Defense. She represents individuals and corporations in a variety of cases and claims in general civil matters, including matters involving intentional torts, property damage, premises liability, dram shop matters, and claims alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices. 

Chazle’ also represents businesses and manufacturers in product liability and personal injury claims. She also has experience representing churches, universities, childcare providers and homeowner associations in civil lawsuits and administrative actions. 

Prior to joining GRSM, Chazle’ worked at a full-service national firm representing businesses, manufacturers and medical providers in cases involving personal injury, premises liability and product liability. She gained experience working in a fast-paced environment where she was able to handle all phases of litigation from pre-suit claims through trial preparation, argue motions and submit briefs in state and federal court. 

  • “Public & Private Nuisance in D’amico v. Waste Management of N.Y., LLC: Landfill Pollution and its Detrimental Effects on Neighboring Residents”, NCCU Environmental Law Review, December 2021
  • “Letter to the First Year Associate”, LinkedIn, September 2023
  • “A Letter To My Younger Self”, NCBA, January 2024 

  • Tea Tips for the Woman Attorney, Women’s Law Caucus Annual Tea, NCCU School of Law, April 2024

Admissions

  • North Carolina
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina

Memberships

  • Nominating and Public Service Award Committee Chair, North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
  • DEI Communications Co-Chair, Wake County Bar Association
  • DEI Co-Chair, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
  • Litigation Skills Steering Committee, Defense Research Institute
  • North Carolina Bar Association

Education

  • J.D., magna cum laude, North Carolina Central University
  • M.B.A., National Louis University
    – Dean’s List
  • B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    – Hayden B. Renwich Award
    – Carolina Covenant Scholar