Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony Held June 17
The 123rd Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association was held on Thursday and Friday, June 17-18. A virtual format was utilized and numerous awards were presented to individuals, firms and organizations.
On June 17, President Mark Holt and President-elect Jon Heyl presented the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award, the Distinguished Paralegal Award, the Citizen Lawyer Awards, Pro Bono Awards and Young Lawyers Division Awards, and recognized new members of the Legal Practice Hall of Fame. (Access presentation ceremony here.)
On June 18, the Legal Legends of Color Awards were presented in a special ceremony by the NCBA Minorities in the Profession Committee, which annually selects the recipients of this award. See separate coverage beginning here.
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H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award
LeAnn Nease Brown
The Hon. Cheri Beasley
David Benbow
Judge Richard Dietz
James Dorsett
Nancy Ferguson
The Hon. A. Robinson Hassell
Tate Ogburn
Judge Karlene S. Turrentine
John R. Wester
William Thorp Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Service Award: Sean Lew
Deborah Greenblatt Outstanding Legal Services Attorney Award: Dr. Johnnie C. Larrie
Outstanding Collaborative Pro Bono Award: Charles W. Williamson Bar Foundation (Henderson)
Law School Pro Bono Award: Elon University School of Law
Law Firm Pro Bono Award: Robinson Bradshaw
Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award: John Noor
Charles F. Blanchard Young Lawyer of the Year Award: Leila Hicks
Robinson O. Everett Professionalism Award: Brandon McPherson
David R. Hillier
Fred H. Moody Jr.
Donald R. Vaughan
Langdon M. Cooper
Russell Rawlings is director of external affairs and communications for the North Carolina Bar Association.