Chelsea D. Townsend
Associate

Chelsea D. Townsend focuses her practice on assisting employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in all stages of workers’ compensation litigation, from intake through trial and appeal. Prior to joining Goldberg Segalla, Chelsea gained experience as a Certified Contract Advisor for the NFL Players Association, and as legal compliance manager for the Amateur Athletic Union. While attending law school, she served as a resident-in-practice for the Wake County Public Defender’s Office in Raleigh, providing support to assistant public defenders in defense of felonies and misdemeanors in district and superior courts.
Related Areas
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina (admission pending)
Education
- Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2018
- Elon Law Moot Court
- Dean’s Scholar
- National Order of Barristers
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A., 2016
- UNC Black Caucus Ambassador
- CREED Leadership Mentor
Professional Affiliations
- NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor
Recent Insights
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Chelsea D. Townsend
January 18, 2022