“Mentorship isn’t based on age or years; it is experience. So I like that adage that the smartest person in the room is the person who surrounds themselves with people smarter than them, so that is what mentorship should be about: finding people who are smarter than you, more experienced than you, who can help you grow.”

MaryJane Richardson: On the Power of Being Mentored and Mentoring Others By Jessica Junqueira

“There is such an opportunity for the citizen lawyer, especially in this state. The strength of North Carolina was built on our small towns, our public schools, and our universities. The importance of getting educated, making connections, and returning to your hometown to build a stronger North Carolina from Murphy to Manteo. That’s how we got where we are in this state. ”

Mayor Zeb Smathers Guides Canton Through Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred By Russell Rawlings

“Leaders in our arena must forge ahead in making our systems more accessible and more equitable for all. For me, that starts with a sense of hope and optimism. I think you must have some level of optimism when you work in public service – particularly this sector of public service – because it reminds you that turbulence can have purpose in motivating us to do better and be better.”

Meet Spencer Merriweather, Mecklenburg County DA and NCBA Member By Russell Rawlings

“Everyone who ever attended law school has faced their share of challenges, but Hunter’s story is unique in many ways. She had already taken more hours than she would be allowed to transfer to her next law school, was working full time and going to law school at night, and had already invested too much time and money to quit.”

Talece Y. Hunter Plays The Hand She Was Dealt Remarkably Well By Russell Rawlings