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e-bar (Volume 8, No. 8)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
4/4 STATEWIDE PUBLIC SERVICE DAY ADDRESSES LONGSTANDING ISSUES
The NCBA’s previous long-range plan sought to “address member concerns about the image of the legal profession and improve public understanding of, confidence in, and respect for the legal system.” Published seven years ago, the goal mirrors the current objectives of the 4ALL Task Force as it prepares for the statewide Public Service Day on Friday, April 4. Volunteer attorneys, staffing a statewide network of call centers, will speak volumes to the enduring objectives of “public understanding,” “confidence” and “respect,” thereby enhancing the image of the profession. Participate! Be a part of something special. Access the link below and volunteer today.
https://4allnc.ncbar.org/participate/online-participation-form.aspx
NOMINATION DEADLINES NEAR FOR ANNUAL MEETING, SECTION AWARDS
Deadlines are approaching for numerous awards that will be presented at the 2008 NCBA Annual Meeting, scheduled June 19-22 in Atlantic Beach. The awards, with deadlines in parenthesis, include: the John J. Parker Award (March 1); the Dr. I. Beverly Lake Public Service Award and the Pro Bono Awards (March 3); the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award (March 7); and recognition of North Carolina’s outstanding Citizen Lawyers (March 15). Also, the Government and Public Sector Section is accepting nominations for its annual award through March 14; access the link below for details.
http://www.ncbar.org/news/1/2896/index.aspx
IN MEMORIAM
Braxton Schell, an icon of the Greensboro bar throughout a legal career that spanned 56 years, died Feb. 13 at the age of 83. A founding partner of Schell, Bray, Aycock, Abel and Livingston, Schell received the Greensboro Bar Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 2005.
http://www.ncbar.org/membership/memoriam/index.aspx
OPTIONS APLENTY FOR 2008 ANNUAL MEETING ACCOMMODATIONS
The Sheraton Atlantic Beach Oceanfront Hotel is booked to capacity for the 2008 Annual Meeting, scheduled June 19-22, and that’s a good thing. The NCBA’s Convention Planning Advisory Committee has arranged a number of outstanding housing options, most of which are extremely close to the headquarters hotel. Access the link below for a complete rundown of accommodations and be on the lookout for complete registration information forthcoming in early March. Book your accommodations separately – the sooner, the better.
http://www.ncbar.org/news/1/2894/index.aspx
LAWYERS WEEKLY PARENT PURCHASES MECKLENBURG TIMES
Dolan Media Co., the parent company of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, has acquired The Mecklenburg Times. The 84-year-old court and commercial newspaper, published twice weekly in Charlotte, was sold by Legal and Business Publishers Inc. Dolan Media, based in Minneapolis, purchased the Lawyers Weekly network of newspapers and Web sites in 2004.
http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/news/Stock%20News/1103937/
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
The UNC School of Law is the Web Site of the Week in recognition of last week’s announcement by Dean Jack Boger regarding the law school’s proposed move to Carolina North. The Web site, under the Recent News heading, also includes an item on former Dean Judith Wegner receiving the General Alumni Association’s Faculty Service Award. Wegner has provided leadership and insight to numerous NCBA committees while Boger currently serves as a vice president on the NCBA Board of Governors.
http://www.law.unc.edu/
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