Leading Off
Welcome to the February 2024 edition of North Carolina Lawyer magazine, the flagship publication of the North Carolina Bar Association.
In the latest President’s Perspective, Civility: A Cornerstone to Diversity and Access to Justice, President Patti Ramseur discusses the importance of recognizing and discussing differences in a respectful manner – without exception! The column also tees up the 17th annual 4ALL – Lawyers on Call pro bono service event on March 1 and applauds the Professionalism Committee for its exceptional CLE program.
Feature coverage is devoted to four members:
- Ted Edwards – Attorney Ted Edwards Shares Message of Hope During Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
- Michelle Lynch – Become A Guardian ad Litem Volunteer or Attorney Advocate, and Change A Life
- Marvin Horton – Marvin Horton Reflects on Life, Love, and Seven Decades of Practicing Law
- Nickeyea (Nicky) Wilkinson-Pickett – Attorney, Artist And Leader Wilkinson-Pickett Lives A Multifaceted Life
The February 2024 issue also includes regular columns from Jonathan Bogues, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, and Catherine Sanders Reach, director of the NCBA Center for Practice Management, and a guest column on civility and professionalism from Past President Hank Van Hoy.
Awards and Recognitions coverage begins with Woody Harrison’s induction into the N.C. Soccer Hall of Fame. Emily Almanza, a recent Campbell Law School graduate, has written a novel, and the NCBA Paralegal Division celebrated its 25th anniversary. The Criminal Justice Section honored Elizabeth (Beth) Dierauf, who received the Peter S. Gilchrist III Award posthumously, and Kearns Davis, who received the Wade M. Smith Award. Mark Merritt received the Advocate’s Award from the Litigation Section and Mark Sullivan received the Distinguished Service Award from the Family Law Section.
Pick and choose from the February 2024 issue page, or scroll conveniently from article to article through the entire edition utilizing the Previous Article – Next Article option at the end of each piece.
Russell Rawlings is director of external affairs and communications for the North Carolina Bar Association.