Meet the Attorney Behind the Village
Founder • Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorney 20+ Years Helping Families Build and Protect Their Future
Jennifer S. Tharrington
Jennifer founded Village Law Group with a simple belief: families deserve experienced legal guidance delivered with compassion and respect.
For more than two decades, she has helped intended parents, donors, surrogates, and LGBTQ+ families navigate family-building with confidence. Jennifer excels at making complex legal processes feel more approachable, that way clients can focus on what matters most: building their families.
Why Families Trust Jennifer
- 20+ years practicing assisted reproductive technology law
- Fellow of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
- Former Chair of the NC Bar Association Family Law Section
- National speaker and educator in reproductive law
- Trusted partner to fertility clinics, agencies, and families across North Carolina
Experience That Matters
For more than 20 years, Jennifer has helped families navigate the evolving landscape of assisted reproductive technology law in North Carolina.
From representing intended parents and gestational carriers to serving in leadership roles within the North Carolina Bar Association, her experience brings both legal knowledge and a deep understanding of the challenges families face when building their futures
Advocacy & Leadership
Jennifer is deeply committed to ensuring every family receives recognition, protection, and respect—regardless of how that family is formed.
Her advocacy for LGBTQ+ families began during law school and continues through her legal practice, professional leadership, and work to advance family formation law in North Carolina. She brings both personal dedication and legal experience to helping families navigate an evolving landscape.
Recognition & Credentials
Education
Juris Doctor
University of North Carolina
School of Law
Recognition
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)
One of only a handful of attorneys in North Carolina to earn this distinction.
Leadership
NC Bar Association Family Law Section Led nearly 1,500 family law attorneys across North Carolina.
Professional Affiliations
ASRM • ABA • NCBA • LGBTQ+ Family Law Institute
Beyond the Office
Outside of her practice, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family at the lake and at amusement parks.
She also enjoys traveling, and cheering on the Tar Heels.
"At Village Law Group I want parents to feel like they’ve come into a space that resembles a warm hug. A place where they can finally take a deep breath. Everyone has a place here. We’ve got you."
-Jennifer
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