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November 2024 Issue

NC Lawyer Magazine

Welcome to the November 2024 edition of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine, the flagship publication of the North Carolina Bar Association. Featured photo: Asheville flooding photo courtesy of Carolina Public Press / Colby Rabon.
President's Perspective

North Carolina Bar Association's Response to Hurricane Helene

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Featured Coverage

“The North Carolina Bar Association and Foundation are committed to supporting the recovery effort for the long run, and the impact of these efforts is already being felt in Western North Carolina.”

The Long Run: Helene Response, Recovery, Resources And More By Russell Rawlings

“Basically, when people ask me about pro bono, I usually start with the fact that I am a Girl Scout. We make the world a better place! – Jennifer Knight ”

Jennifer Knight Scores Pro Bono Patent Victory For “Stroke Warriors” By Russell Rawlings

“When I speak or write, if I express something which resonates with someone and helps them get through a challenge they may be facing, that’s the rewarding feeling that drives me to keep giving back. – Coleman Cowan ”

Standing On The Shoulders of Giants – An Interview With Coleman Cowan By Jessica Junqueira

“When you are a government attorney, you represent a state agency that is carrying out government functions. Those government functions are there to help citizens. – Lauren Clemmons”

Lauren Clemmons’s Path To Flight In A Public Service Career By Jessica Junqueira
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National Leadership Roles

“Catherine Sanders Reach has so much knowledge about all of the different tools and resources that that are out there that you don't have to go and figure that out yourself. – Afi Johnson-Parris”

Johnson-Parris Shares Credit For ABA Law Practice Division Leadership Role By Russell Rawlings

“More recently, as with other political offices, judges have been forced to become more political and engage in heightened fundraising, often fueled by national partisan interests. – Julian Mann”

Julian Mann Completes Term As ABA Judicial Division Chair By Russell Rawlings

“One of the things that a lot of organizations have been dealing with, and this has probably been over the last 5 to 10 years, is that we’ve seen a lot of turnover within the IOLTA community. – Mary Irvine”

NC IOLTA Executive Director Mary Irvine Leads National Organization By Russell Rawlings

“The organization was initially founded by folks who believed that there should be a fair and ethical hiring practice for law students. – Alison Ashe-Card”

Alison Ashe-Card Elected to Serve as Next President of NALP By Russell Rawlings