Committees

The Appellate Rules Committee examines the rules of appellate procedure and recommends any revisions to the Board of Governors for ultimate referral and consideration by the N.C. Supreme Court.

The Awards & Recognitions Committee reviews all awards and recognitions bestowed by the NCBA and the NCBF.

The Communications Committee judges the NCBA Media and the Law Awards presented annually at the N.C. Press Association’s winter conference.

The Continuing Legal Education Advisory Committee provides strategic advice to the Director of CLE concerning offerings of the CLE department.

The Judicial Independence and Integrity Committee strives to increase awareness of an independent judiciary and the critical role of the judicial branch.

The LAC works with the NCBA Office of Governmental Affairs to provide advice and counsel to the Board of Governors regarding public policy and legislative priorities.

The Membership Engagement Committee focuses on delivering events, activities and resources for NCBA members.

The Minorities in the Profession Committee is dedicated to promoting an increased presence of minorities in the legal profession and supporting the ongoing education of minorities in the legal profession.

The Pro Bono Committee supports NCBA Sections, Divisions and Committees to implement pro bono and public service projects.

The Professionalism Committee develops and oversees professionalism initiatives and recommends a recipient for the annual H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

SOGI works to oppose discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression; to promote the expertise and advancement of LGBTQ+ legal professionals; and to serve the larger LGBTQ+ community.

The WIP Committee identifies ways to encourage and maintain the active participation and advancement of women in the NCBA and the legal profession.

NCBF Committees work to unite the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina.