Camille Kluttz-Leach
Camille L. Kluttz-Leach was appointed General Counsel for Winston-Salem State University effective July 1.
She replaces Beverly R. Mitchell, who had served in that position for nine years. “The University is grateful for the years of service provided by Attorney Mitchell,” said WSSU Chancellor Donald Reaves. “We also are extremely fortunate to have someone with the skills and abilities that Camille possesses to join our staff in the important role of General Counsel. Her work in higher education and in the non-profit sector has provided her with the background and experience that we believe will be of tremendous benefit to our University.”
As general counsel, Kluttz-Leach will serve as chief legal officer, providing legal advice to the Chancellor Reaves and the Board of Trustees. She will be a member of the executive staff and will report to Chancellor Reaves directly.
Kluttz-Leach is no stranger to WSSU, having held several temporary and contract positions with the University since February 2008, including serving as temporary associate legal counsel and providing consulting work with an emphasis in personnel policy development. Prior to her service at WSSU, she had been with North Carolina A&T State University for six years, having served as special assistant to the chancellor for legal affairs and assistant legal counsel.
Before moving into higher education, Klutttz-Leach served as a staff attorney for the Montgomery County Department of Social Services, an attorney advocate for the Guardian ad Litem program in Winston-Salem, a staff attorney for the Legal Aid Society of Northwest North Carolina and had a private practice in Winston-Salem.
A graduate of Wake Forest University, where she earned a B.A. degree with a double major in sociology and psychology, she earned her Juris Doctor degree and completed Superior Court Mediation Training at North Carolina Central University School of Law. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina Bar Association Education Law Council, the 18th Judicial District Bar, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
