About Sydney Jeanene
Sydney Jeanene Batch is a founding partner at Batch Poore & Williams, PC, a law firm located at 5540 Centerview Drive, Suite 315, Raleigh, North Carolina. Since 2005, she has dedicated her legal career to family law, child welfare law, and appellate law. Her expertise is underscored by her certification as a Child Welfare Law Specialist from both the North Carolina State Bar and the National Association of Counsel for Children. This specialized knowledge allows her to navigate complex legal issues involving children and families effectively. Raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Batch pursued her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English, followed by her Juris Doctor and a Master of Social Work.
This unique combination of degrees equips her with a knowledge of the intersecting fields of law and social work—an advantage that benefits her clients in family law matters. Her legal practice focuses on issues such as divorce, child custody, and child protective services cases. Additionally, she is a certified parenting coordinator, further enhancing her qualifications in family law. In 2018, Batch expanded her influence beyond the courtroom when she was elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 37, which includes parts of Wake County. During her tenure, she served on several key committees, including Judiciary, Finance, Elections Law, Ethics, and State and Local Government. Her legislative work has allowed her to advocate for policies that impact families and children throughout North Carolina.
In 2021, Batch's political career took another significant step forward when she was appointed to the North Carolina Senate, representing District 17. This district encompasses areas such as Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay Varina, Garner, Angier, and Cary. Notably, she currently serves as the Senate Minority Leader—making history as the first woman and first Black woman to hold this position in North Carolina. Her leadership role enables her to influence legislation that affects family law and child welfare directly. Batch's commitment to her community extends beyond her legal and political roles. She is actively involved in various committees and organizations related to family law and juvenile matters.
Her contributions include serving on the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Committee and the North Carolina Family Court Advisory Subcommittee. As a member of the North Carolina Bar Association's family law and juvenile sections, she stays engaged with current issues and developments in her field. Recognized by Super Lawyers as a top-rated family law attorney in Raleigh from 2019 to 2026, Batch is also a 2017 inductee into the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society, highlighting her dedication to serving those in need.
