CHARLOTTE — The Diocese of Charlotte announced today that experienced civil lawyer and prosecutor Regina Mahoney of Mooresville will join the diocese to serve as its new general counsel effective Jan. 29.
A lifelong Catholic and New York native, Mahoney brings 25 years of diverse legal experience, most recently serving as an assistant district attorney in Iredell and Alexander counties. She previously ran an estate planning practice in Mooresville and worked for several law firms in New York, representing a variety of clients including manufacturers, health care providers and commercial property owners.
“We are delighted to have Regina join the diocese and will benefit from the broad experience she brings as we navigate growth across 46 counties of western North Carolina,” said Monsignor Patrick Winslow, the diocese’s vicar general and chancellor. “She is an experienced litigator, and as a prosecutor handled major felony cases and managed extraordinary caseloads that required her to set priorities yet remain focused on her mission – all skills that will be an asset for the diocese.”
As counsel for the diocese, Mahoney will review and manage contracts and real estate transactions, guide employment matters, help assess risk and liability, advocate for religious freedom and oversee the diocese’s approach to litigation. She previously worked as staff counsel for Zurich North America, a commercial insurance and risk management company.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to put my professional skills to work for my faith, which has given me inspiration and guidance throughout my life,” Mahoney said. “I look forward to working with so many talented people across the diocese’s parishes, schools and ministries – with a goal of providing legal advice and guidance that will help us become even more effective in achieving our mission.”
Mahoney has been an active member of St. Therese Parish in Mooresville since 2013, serving as a lector and confirmation catechist. She also served on the board of Pharos Parenting of Iredell County, a nonprofit that supports low-income families with their parenting needs.
Mahoney earned a bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics and law from Binghamton University and a law degree from St. John’s University School of Law, both in New York.
She lives in Mooresville with her husband of 17 years and her two sons and spends her free time cheering them on from the sidelines of the football field and basketball court.
— Catholic News Herald