Originally from Florida, Carly earned her B.S. from Florida State University, where she remains an active member of the Alumni Association. She moved to Memphis to attend the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law where she received her Juris Doctorate degree as well as a Certificate in Business Law.

Carly discovered her passion for litigation after earning the mock trial Top Advocate award and was enthusiastic to combine it with her desire to help those going through family difficulties. After passing the Tennessee bar, she began her career in family law at Rogers & Brackin.