Avery Aulds represents government contractors and their insurance carriers in claims under the Defense Base Act (DBA), an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act that provides workers’ compensation coverage to civilian employees working overseas. She also advises clients on War Hazards Compensation Act (WHCA) claims, pursuing reimbursement for DBA benefits paid when an injury is determined to be war-risk related.

Before entering private practice, Avery served as an assistant district attorney in the Special Victims Bureau and Human Trafficking Unit of the King’s County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn. In that role, she regularly appeared in court, negotiated case outcomes, drafted motions, and worked closely with survivors to ensure their voices were heard throughout the legal process. Her experience spans both prosecution and defense. Avery has worked with the North Carolina Public Defender’s Office, the North Carolina Department of Justice, and the Supreme Court of North Carolina. She also served as a summer associate in private practice, assisting with several high-profile death penalty cases.