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Leadership Academy Up And Running

Monday, March 4, 2019

The NCBA’s Leadership Academy Class of 2019 convened for its first weekend of training and activities on March 1-2.

Simpson Receives Barrett Award

Friday, February 22, 2019

The Government & Public Sector Section presented the 2019 Grainger Barrett Award to Cary Town Attorney Christine B. Simpson.

Section Honors Mickey Michaux

Friday, February 22, 2019

Henry M. “Mickey” Michaux Jr. receives John McNeill Smith Jr. Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Award.

4ALL Scheduled Friday, March 1

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

The NCBF’s largest annual public service program, 4ALL Statewide Service Day, will take place on Friday, March 1.

Fillette Receives Advocate's Award

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Ted Fillette was honored last week as the 11th recipient of The Advocate’s Award.

Heyl Receives Section Honor

Thursday, February 7, 2019

The Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section presented its Distinguished Service Award to Jon Heyl.

Criminal Justice Presents Awards

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The North Carolina Bar Association Criminal Justice Section presented the 11th Annual Peter S. Gilchrist III & Wade M. Smith Awards on Jan. 31.

Hall of Fame Gets New Name

Friday, February 1, 2019

The NCBA General Practice Hall of Fame will now be known as the Legal Practice Hall of Fame.

Nominate Legal Legends of Color

Friday, February 1, 2019

The NCBA Minorities in the Profession Committee is accepting nominations for the fourth annual Legal Legends of Color Awards.

Leadership Academy Class Selected

Friday, February 1, 2019

The North Carolina Bar Association’s Leadership Academy Class of 2019 has been selected.

Apply Now For Leadership Academy

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Applications are being accepted through Jan. 31 for the NCBA Leadership Academy Class of 2019.

NCBA Honors Justice, Judges

Thursday, January 17, 2019

The NCBA honored former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Barbara Jackson and former Judges Ann Marie Calabria and Rick Elmore of the N.C. Court of Appeals.

Orr Receiving McKnight Award

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Former Associate Justice Robert F. “Bob” Orr of the N.C. Supreme Court will receive the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award at the 2019 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

ABA President Visits Bar Center

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

ABA President Bob Carlson visited the N.C. Bar Center on Dec. 12 to discuss North Carolina Disaster Legal Services and the Hurricane Florence relief effort.

Disaster Legal Services Activated

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for survivors of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina.

Bankruptcy Section Honors Pitt

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Walter W. “Wrennie” Pitt of Winston-Salem recently became the 8th recipient of the NCBA Bankruptcy Section’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

NCBF Dedicates Wade Smith Justice Fund

Friday, November 2, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Foundation dedicated the Wade M. Smith Justice Fund to Benefit Legal Aid of North Carolina on Oct. 9.

YLD Awards NCBF Scholarships

Thursday, November 1, 2018

Scholarships awarded to students from families of N.C. law enforcement officers who have died or been permanently disabled in the line of duty.

2018 Proposed NC Constitutional Amendments

Monday, October 29, 2018

UNC-TV, in partnership with the NCBA, has produced educational programs that will air until election day on UNC-TV's NC Channel.

NCBA Releases JPE Report

Monday, October 15, 2018

The NCBA is pleased to announce the completion of the Judicial Performance Evaluation (JPE) survey report for the 2018 election.

Gresham Receives Harkavy Award

Friday, October 12, 2018

John Gresham of Charlotte was honored on Friday, Oct. 12, as the fifth recipient of the Johnathan R. Harkavy Award.

Swearing-In Season Underway!

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association provides a compilation of swearing-in ceremonies being held by local bar organizations throughout the state.

Chief Justice Issues New Order

Friday, September 21, 2018

Chief Justice Mark Martin has issued a new order for counties affected by Hurricane Florence, superseding his Sept. 13 order.

Hurricane Florence: Resources, Initiatives

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Several resources and initiatives have been developed and designed to harness the collective strength of the NCBA and NCBF.

ABA Recognizes NCBA YLD

Monday, August 6, 2018

The Young Lawyers Division returned from the ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago with two ABA YLD Awards of Achievement.

Estate Planning Honors Holding

Thursday, August 2, 2018

Graham D. Holding of Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson in Charlotte is the first recipient of the Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Section’s Distinguished Service Award.

Renaissance Woman: Kara Gansmann

Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Kara Gansmann has a way with words, as her law partners at Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog and readers of the WilmingtonBiz Insights blog well know.

Jackie Grant New NCBA President

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Jacqueline D. Grant of Asheville has been installed as the 124th president of the North Carolina Bar Association.

LeAnn Nease Brown Is President-Elect

Monday, July 16, 2018

LeAnn Nease Brown of Chapel Hill is the new president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Board Members, Officers Assume Office

Sunday, July 15, 2018

New board members and vice presidents assume office at NCBA Annual Meeting.

Professionalism Award Presented Posthumously

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Allan B. Head, longtime NCBA/NCBF executive director, has been honored posthumously as a recipient of the Chief Justice’s Professionalism Award.

Legal Legends of Color Adds Four

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The Minorities in the Profession Committee recognized its third class of Legal Legends of Color honorees at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

Dean Rich Leonard Receives McKnight Award

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Dean J. Rich Leonard of Campbell Law School, is the 2018 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

Dr. Charles Cooper Receives Medlin Award

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Dr. Charles Cooper of Pittsboro is the third recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s John G. Medlin Jr. Award.

McIntyre Receives Lake Public Service Award

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Former U.S. Rep. Mike McIntyre is the 2018 recipient of the NCBA’s Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake, Jr. Public Service Award.

Sarah White Named Distinguished Paralegal

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Sarah L. White of Ragsdale Liggett in Raleigh has been honored by the NCBA Paralegal Division as the 2018 Distinguished Paralegal Award winner.

Parrish Named CLE Volunteer of the Year

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Christopher L. Parrish of Oak Ridge was honored as the North Carolina Bar Association’s CLE Volunteer of the Year.

Citizen Lawyer Awards Presented

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association recognized the 11th class of Citizen Lawyer Award winners at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

Young Lawyers Receive Honors

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Three members of the NCBA Young Lawyers Division received awards at the 2018 NCBA Annual Meeting.

New Platt Walker Society Members Recognized

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Foundation (NCBF) is pleased to announce the Platt D. Walker Society Class of 2018.

General Practice Hall of Fame Inducts Three

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association inducted three new members of the General Practice Hall of Fame at the 2018 Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

Pro Bono Awards Presented

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The winners of the 2018 Pro Bono Awards were honored at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

2018 Leadership Academy Class Recognized

Thursday, June 21, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy’s Class of 2018 completed its leadership training program at the NCBA Annual Meeting.

Annual/Major Gifts Director Appointed

Monday, June 4, 2018

North Carolina Bar Foundation appoints Louise Harris as director of annual and major gifts.

Jernigan Justice Fund Dedicated

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

The John L. Jernigan Justice Fund of the NCBF Endowment was dedicated on Wednesday, May 30, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary.

Volunteers Needed For Tornado Victims

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Volunteer pro bono attorneys are needed to address the legal needs of the survivors of the April 15 Greensboro Tornado.

Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen

Monday, May 28, 2018

Three new members of the General Practice Hall of Fame will be recognized at the NCBA Annual Meeting.

Cooper Receiving Medlin Award

Monday, May 28, 2018

Dr. Charles Cooper of Pittsboro has been selected as the third recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s John G. Medlin Jr. Award.

Chancellor's Statement Regarding Phyllis Craig-Taylor

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Chancellor Johnson Akinleye’s statement regarding Dean Phyllis Craig-Taylor’s resignation as dean of NCCU Law School.

Judge Gale Joins Haiti Effort

Friday, May 11, 2018

NCBA delegation featuring Chief Judge James L. “Jim” Gale of the N.C. Business Court will visit Haiti on May 15-18.

MIP Diversity & Inclusion Symposium

Sunday, May 6, 2018

The NCBA Minorities in the Profession Committee will present its first Diversity & Inclusion Symposium on Friday, May 18, in downtown Raleigh.

Distinguished Paralegal Award Presented

Friday, May 4, 2018

Sarah L. White of Raleigh received the 2018 Distinguished Paralegal Award on Friday at the Paralegal Division Annual Meeting in Pinehurst.

Wynn, Students Honored On Law Day

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Students from across the state gathered in Raleigh on Friday, May 4, for the North Carolina Bar Association's observance of Law Day 2018.

YLD Compiles Citzen Lawyer Articles

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

The Citizen Lawyer Committee of the NCBA Young Lawyers Division provides expanded coverage of the Citizen Lawyer Award recipients.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner: Dan Green

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Dan Green embodies every sense of the phrase “Citizen Lawyer.”

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Dustin Greene

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Dustin Greene is the recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Sylvia Novinsky

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Sylvia Novinsky with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Donald Prentiss

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to recognize Prentiss with the 2018 Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Linda Reid Oldham

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to honor Linda Reid Oldham as a 2018 recipient of the Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Carlton Williamson

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Carlton F. Williamson with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Don Vaughan

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Don Vaughan has dedicated practically his entire legal career to exemplifying the characteristics of the Citizen Lawyer.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner TJ Solomon

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to honor TJ Solomon as a 2018 recipient of the Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Robert Norris

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to honor Robert Norris as a 2018 recipient of the Citizen Lawyer Award.

2018 Citizen Lawyer Award Winner Nick Long

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to honor Nick Long as a 2018 recipient of the Citizen Lawyer Award.

Fisher Law Wins AG's Cup

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

The champions of the 2018 Legal Feeding Frenzy were recognized on Wednesday, April 25, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary.

Administrative Law Honors Nichols

Friday, April 20, 2018

Jack Nichols is the second recipient of the NCBA’s Administrative Law Award.

VPs Elected, Board Nominees Named

Friday, April 13, 2018

New NCBA vice presidents elected and board nominees announced at spring meeting.

McCormick Receives Barrett Award

Thursday, April 12, 2018

The Government & Public Sector Section presented the Grainger Barrett Award for Excellence to longtime Raleigh City Attorney Thomas A. McCormick Jr.

Hudson Receives McNeill Smith Award

Friday, April 6, 2018

Justice Robin Hudson of the N.C. Supreme Court was honored April 6 as the 2018 recipient of the John McNeill Smith Jr. Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Award.

Citizen Lawyer Winners Selected

Sunday, April 1, 2018

The Local Bar Outreach Committee has selected the recipients of the NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award for 2018.

Peace Award Given Posthumously

Sunday, April 1, 2018

Barbara Ann Davis of Asheville was honored posthumously as the 2018 recipient of the Dispute Resolution Section’s Peace Award.

Legal Feeding Frenzy Extended

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

The 2018 Legal Feeding Frenzy has been extended until Wednesday, April 4.

Paralegal Award Nominations Open

Monday, March 19, 2018

Nominations are being sought for the 2018 Distinguished Paralegal Award through April 13.

Minority Pre-Law Event Held

Saturday, March 17, 2018

The 4th Annual Minorities in the Profession Pre-Law Conference was held on March 17 at Campbell Law School.

Distinguished Roster Helped NCBA Commemorate Brown v. Board

Thursday, March 1, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Association’s commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education in 2004 was a tremendous success.

Law Provides Common Ground For Blended Family, Even If They Don’t Talk About It At Home

Thursday, March 1, 2018

When Simone Rose and Michael Grace return to their Winston-Salem home every night, the last thing they want to talk about is law.

NCBA Presents Press Awards

Thursday, February 22, 2018

The NCBA’s annual Media and the Law Awards were presented Feb. 22 at the North Carolina Press Association Winter Institute in Raleigh.

Leading Off: In Memory of Allan Head

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

In Memory of Allan Head, from the May 2018 edition of North Carolina Lawyer magazine.

NCBA Mourns Loss of Allan Head

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Allan Head, who devoted 43 years of service to the NCBA, including 35 years as its executive director, died on Friday, Feb. 16, at the age of 73.

4ALL Service Day Is March 2

Thursday, February 15, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 11th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day will take place on Friday, March 2.

Leadership Academy Class Selected

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Sixteen outstanding young lawyers have been selected for the NCBA Leadership Academy’s Class of 2018.

Janet Ward Black Receives Award

Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Janet Ward Black was honored on Feb. 7 as the 10th recipient of the Litigation Section's Advocate’s Award.

4ALL: Talk to Lawyers In Real Time, For Free

Friday, February 2, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 4ALL Statewide Service Day, scheduled for March 2, gives North Carolinians the opportunity to ask law-related questions of attorney volunteers at no cost.

Gilchrist/Smith Awards Presented

Thursday, February 1, 2018

The Criminal Justice Section presented its annual Peter S. Gilchrist III & Wade M. Smith Awards on Feb. 1 to Clark Everett and Michael Grace, respectively.

Leonard Receiving McKnight Award

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Dean Rich Leonard of Campbell Law School has been selected to receive the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award at the 2018 NCBA Annual Meeting.

NCBF Receives Largest Gift

Monday, January 22, 2018

The North Carolina Bar Foundation announced its largest gift ever on Jan. 24 at the Raleigh office of Legal Aid of North Carolina.

Bynum M. Hunter: 1925-2018

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Bynum M. Hunter, attorney, friend and benefactor, dies in his native Greensboro following a lengthy illness.

Legal Legends of Color Awards

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Nominations are open for the Minorities in the Profession Committee's third annual Legal Legends of Color Awards.

Nominations Committee, Chair Appointed

Monday, January 8, 2018

President-elect Jackie Grant has appointed Alex Dale to serve as chair of the NCBA Nominations Committee for 2017-18.

New POA Statute Takes Effect Jan. 1

Monday, January 1, 2018

Chapter 32C of the North Carolina General Statutes is the new North Carolina Uniform Power of Attorney Act effective January 1, 2018.

Ridge Road Claims State Championship

Saturday, December 16, 2017

Ridge Road Middle School of Charlotte is the winner of the 7th Annual Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tournament.

Mock Trial Finals Saturday

Sunday, December 10, 2017

The finals of the 7th Annual Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tournament will take place Saturday.

NCBA Leadership Academy: Apply Now

Friday, December 1, 2017

Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 NCBA Leadership Academy. Deadline is Jan. 12.

Military/Vet Lawyers Honor Warner

Friday, November 24, 2017

The Military and Veterans Law Section presented its new award to Kirk Warner and named the award in his honor.

Mock Trial Event Draws 750 Students

Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Regional competition in the 7th Annual Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tournament was conducted Nov. 17 at 12 locations across the state.

Ugly Sweaters, A Beautiful Cause

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Usher in the holiday season and support a worthy cause by participating in the inaugural Ugly Holiday Sweater 5K.

New Justice Fund Honors Mike McIntyre

Thursday, November 2, 2017

The Douglas Carmichael McIntyre II Justice Fund Dedication Ceremony was presented by the North Carolina Bar Foundation on Nov. 2 at the N.C. Bar Center.

N.C. Law Schools Encourage Local Hiring

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

All six in-state law schools are encouraging firms to utilize their career development resources when looking to hire new attorneys.

NCBA Magazine Honored Again

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

North Carolina Lawyer magazine has been recognized for the second year in a row as best in class among the nation’s largest bar organizations.

NCBA Opposes Two-Year Judicial Terms

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

The NCBA opposes legislation calling for all judges and justices to be elected to two-year terms beginning with the general election in 2018.

Conflict Resolution Week Declared

Monday, October 16, 2017

The week of Oct. 15-21 has officially been declared as Conflict Resolution Week in North Carolina by Chief Justice Mark Martin.

Swearing-in Ceremonies On Tap

Sunday, October 1, 2017

The NCBA annually provides a compilation of swearing-in ceremonies, using information provided by local bar associations throughout the state.

Mock Trial Volunteers Sought

Sunday, October 1, 2017

Volunteers are now being sought for the 7th Annual Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Regional Tournament on Friday, Nov. 17.

Children's Law Center Honors NCBF

Saturday, September 30, 2017

The NCBF received the Outstanding Supporter Award last week during the Children’s Law Center's annual Birthday Blast.

Beware Calls For IOLTA Audit From Third Party

Friday, September 22, 2017

The N.C. State Bar has authorized no third parties to perform random trust account audits. Call (919) 828-4620 to report calls about audits from anyone other than the State Bar.

Leaders in the Law Recognized

Friday, September 15, 2017

Lawyers Weekly, in partnership with Elon Law, presented the 2017 Leaders in the Law Awards on Sept. 15 in Charlotte.

Wills For Heroes Visits Orange County

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

The Young Lawyers Division will hold its next Wills for Heroes event in Orange County at the UNC School of Law in Chapel Hill on Saturday, Sept. 30.

Apply Now For NCBA Public Service Academy

Friday, September 1, 2017

Applications are being accepted through Sept. 14 for the 2017 NCBA Public Service Academy.

Justice Funds Honor High Point Icons

Tuesday, August 15, 2017

NCBF Endowment Justice Funds were dedicated Tuesday honoring longtime High Point attorneys James F. “Jim” Morgan and his father, the late James V. “J. V.” Morgan.

Hurricane Response Earns ABA Honor

Friday, August 11, 2017

YLD receives national recognition for its exemplary efforts to assist the victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Members Share Their Love of Song and Dance

Saturday, August 5, 2017

NCBA members Dwight Ensley and Carolyn Woodruff of Greensboro, who are also husband and wife, give back to their community by sharing the gift of music and dance.

NCBF Hosts Justice Teaching Institute

Friday, August 4, 2017

Twenty-one North Carolina high school and middle school educators participated in the NCBF's 2017 Justice Teaching Institute.

Caryn McNeill New NCBA President

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

Caryn Coppedge McNeill of Raleigh was installed as the 123rd president of the NCBA at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Jackie Grant Elected President-Elect

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Jacqueline D. Grant of Asheville is the new president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Parker Named CLE Director

Friday, July 28, 2017

The North Carolina Bar Association has named Vaddrick Parker to serve as Director of Continuing Legal Education.

Mentoring Program Targets 9th Graders

Thursday, July 27, 2017

Fifty-five rising high school students recently attended the latest installment of Camp Confidence at the N.C. Bar Center.

Remembering Leary Davis: 2005 Interview

Thursday, July 20, 2017

Interview from 2005 with Leary Davis, founding dean of the Campbell and Elon law schools, who died last week at the age of 75.

NCBA Opposes House Bill 717

Wednesday, July 19, 2017

The NCBA is opposing House Bill 717, which revises Judicial Divisions and Superior Court, District Court and Prosecutorial Districts across the state.

Judge Johnston's Portrait Unveiled

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Mecklenburg County judges and attorneys gathered last week for the unveiling of a portrait of retired chief resident Superior Court Judge Robert P. Johnston.

New Board Members Elected, Bylaws Revised

Saturday, June 24, 2017

Seven new members of the North Carolina Bar Association Board of Governors were elected by acclamation on Saturday, June 24, at the 2017 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

NCBA Presents Pro Bono Awards

Friday, June 23, 2017

The winners of the 2017 Pro Bono Awards were recognized on Friday, June 23, at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Brinkley Receives Renaissance Lawyer Award

Friday, June 23, 2017

Martin H. Brinkley of Raleigh, dean of the UNC School of Law, is the 2017 recipient of the NCBA’s H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

Outstanding Citizen Lawyers Recognized

Friday, June 23, 2017

The Local Bar Outreach Committee recognized the 10th class of Citizen Lawyer Award recipients at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

NCBA Honors News & Record's Doug Clark

Friday, June 23, 2017

Doug Clark, longtime columnist and editorial writer for the News & Record of Greensboro, is the second recipient of the John G. Medlin Jr. Award.

Three Legal Legends of Color Honored

Friday, June 23, 2017

The NCBA recognized three Legal Legends of Color on Friday, June 23, at the 2017 Annual Meeting in Asheville.

YLD Officers Installed, Awards Presented

Friday, June 23, 2017

The Young Lawyers Division elected new officers, installed a new chair and presented awards at the 2017 NCBA Annual Meeting.

Duke Law Celebrates "Legacy of Leadership"

Friday, June 23, 2017

In conjunction with the recent installation of Caryn McNeill as president of the NCBA, Duke University School of Law paid homage to 13 of her predecessors who also earned their law degrees at Duke.

General Practice Hall of Fame Inducts Four

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Four new members of the General Practice Hall of Fame were inducted at the 119th NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

NCBF Awards Endowment Grants

Thursday, June 22, 2017

The North Carolina Bar Foundation will award 22 grants totaling $151,522 in the July-December 2017 grant cycle.

Chief Justice Addressing NCBA Annual Meeting

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

First public address since accepting Final Report and Recommendations of the North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice.

Annual Meeting Honorees, Speakers, Events

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

The NCBA Annual Meeting will take place June 22-25 at The Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville. Honorees, speakers and events fill this comprehensive preview.

A Worthy Cause

Thursday, June 1, 2017

The North Carolina Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice presented its Final Report and Recommendations on March 15.

NCBA Opposes Legal Aid Funding Cuts

Thursday, June 1, 2017

The NCBA urges its members to contact their legislators and ask them to maintain full funding for legal aid services.

A.P. Carlton Jr.: Reflections of an ABA President

Thursday, May 25, 2017

A.P. Carlton Jr. reflects on his term as president of the ABA in an interview for North Carolina Lawyer magazine in 2003.

2017 Citizen Lawyer Award Winners

Monday, May 22, 2017

The Local Bar Outreach Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association is awarding the NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award for 2017 to the recipients listed below.

Haiti Conference Going Well, NCBA Delegates Report

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

A 12-member delegation from the NCBA has reached the midway point of its three-day economic investment conference in Haiti.

Haiti Day One: 'Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity'

Monday, May 15, 2017

The 12-member NCBA delegation has arrived in Haiti and is participating in day one of a three-day economic investment conference.

Executive Director Cherishes Caldwell County 'Homecoming'

Thursday, May 11, 2017

Communities in Schools of Caldwell County returned to its original home last week and former board member Jason Hensley, now NCBA executive director, had the honor of cutting the ribbon.

NCBA Team Heads To Haiti

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

A dozen members will be in Haiti next week in an effort to help bolster the economy and business climate of the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation.

Law Day 2017 Commemorated

Friday, May 5, 2017

Students from across the state gathered in Raleigh on Friday, May 5, as the North Carolina Bar Association observed Law Day 2017.

Wills for Heroes on May 20

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

YLD will hold a Wills for Heroes event in Holly Springs, on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at the Holly Springs Fire Department – Fire Station 1.

Mastering Microsoft Word in the Law Office

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Mastering Microsoft Word in the Law Office is a full-day conference on Thursday, May 18, featuring Barron K. Henley of Affinity Consulting Group.

Health Law Section Honors Montgomery

Friday, April 28, 2017

The Health Law Section recently recognized Renee J. Montgomery of Raleigh as the 12th recipient of its Distinguished Service Award.

Intellectual Property Honors Cannon

Friday, April 28, 2017

The Intellectual Property Law Section recently presented the 2016-17 Outstanding Achievement Pro Bono Award to William B. Cannon of Raleigh.

Feeding Frenzy Winners Recognized

Monday, April 24, 2017

The champions of the 2017 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy were recognized on Monday, April 24, at the N.C. Bar Center.

NCBA Advocates For LSC Funding

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

NCBA leadership will meet next week with the N.C. congressional delegation in conjunction with ABA Day in Washington to advocate on issues important to lawyers and the legal system.

Stay Secure; Stay Connected

Monday, April 17, 2017

Update your website browser to stay secure and stay connected with the NCBA.

Ask-A-Lawyer Day Is April 22

Monday, April 17, 2017

The Young Lawyers Division is pleased to present Ask-A-Lawyer Day 2017 on Saturday, April 22, at seven locations across the state.

2017-18 Board Nominations Reported

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

The Nominations Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association has compiled its slate of nominees for the NCBA Board of Governors for 2017-18.

Hall of Fame Inductees Named

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Leto Copeley, Charles David Gantt, Bobby Harold Griffin and Thomas J. White III have been selected for induction on Thursday, June 22, at the NCBA Annual Meeting.

Advance Care Workshops Offered

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Health care providers across the state will be hosting free Advance Care Planning Workshops scheduled to celebrate National Health Care Decisions Day.

Administrative Law Honors Morrison

Friday, March 31, 2017

Judge Fred Morrison Jr., senior administrative law judge in the N.C. Office of Administrative Hearings, is the initial recipient of the Administrative Law Award for Excellence.

Pro Bono Awards Chosen

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

The winners of the 2017 Pro Bono Awards have been selected for recognition at the NCBA Annual Meeting.

Minority Pre-Law Event Held

Friday, March 24, 2017

More than 50 high school and college students attended the Minorities in the Profession Committee’s third annual Pre-Law Conference

Twitter Town Hall

Thursday, March 16, 2017

The NCBA and the N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice are hosting a Twitter Town Hall at noon on Monday, March 27.

Reporters, Member Earn Awards

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

NCBA Media and the Law Awards presented to Michael Gordon of the Charlotte Observer and Holly Kays of the Smoky Mountain News; Amanda Martin receives William Lassiter First Amendment Award.

Attorneys Help Hurricane Victims

Tuesday, February 28, 2017

North Carolina attorneys provided free legal assistance to 300 victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Register Now For Feeding Frenzy

Monday, February 27, 2017

Registration is underway for the 2017 Legal Feeding Frenzy, which will take place March 6-31.

4ALL Statewide Service Day Is Friday, March 3

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The North Carolina Bar Association’s 10th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day will take place on Friday, March 3.

Security Warning Tied To Google Chrome

Monday, February 20, 2017

NCBA website is secure; warning message to CLE patrons tied to Google’s Chrome 56 web browser.

Citizen Lawyer Honorees Named

Monday, February 20, 2017

The Citizen Lawyer Award recipients for 2017 have been selected for recognition at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville on Friday, June 23.

Antitrust Section Honors Sawchak

Friday, February 17, 2017

The Antitrust & Complex Business Disputes Law Section presented its Distinguished Service Award to Matt Sawchak of Ellis & Winters in Raleigh on Feb. 17.

Linda Johnson Earns CLE Honor

Monday, February 13, 2017

Linda Funke Johnson of Fuquay-Varina has been named CLE Volunteer of the Year by the NCBA Foundation’s CLE Committee.

Leadership Academy Class Selected

Monday, February 13, 2017

Sixteen outstanding young lawyers have been selected for the NCBA's Leadership Academy’s Class of 2017.

Brinkley Receiving McKnight Award

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Dean Martin Brinkley of the UNC School of Law has been selected to receive the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award at the 2017 NCBA Annual Meeting.

NCBA Foundation Announces Grants

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The NCBA Foundation announces its most recent endowment grants totaling $202,384 for January-June 2017.

NC Courts Celebration Finds A Champion in Judge Robert Rader

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Judge Robert Rader has gone the extra mile to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of North Carolina's District Court system. Reprinted from February 2017 edition of North Carolina Lawyer.

Share Your Insight With Law Students

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The Law Student Division is looking for young lawyers to join our NCBA Law Student Representatives for tabling sessions at N.C. law schools.

Senior Lawyers Division Spring Meeting

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

The NCBA Senior Lawyers Division will hold its spring meeting March 30 through April 2 at the Kingston Plantation Embassy Suites in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

State Bar Issues Fraud Alert

Friday, January 27, 2017

The N.C. State Bar has posted a notice on its website regarding fraudulent attempts to collect bar dues over the phone by someone purporting to represent the State Bar or the NCBA.

NCBA Honors Edmunds, Stephens

Thursday, January 26, 2017

The NCBA Board of Governors honored former N.C. Supreme Court Justice Robert Edmunds and former Judge Linda Stephens of the N.C. Court of Appeals.

Criminal Justice Awards Presented

Thursday, January 26, 2017

The Criminal Justice Section presented its Peter S. Gilchrist III & Wade M. Smith awards to prosecutor Howard Cummings and defense attorney Sean Devereux, respectively.

NC Bar Center Hosts ¡Adelante!

Saturday, January 21, 2017

The Minorities in the Profession Committee presented the eighth annual ¡Adelante! | Moving Forward student skills building event, Surviving and Thriving, Jan. 21, at the N.C. Bar Center.

Statement Addresses Charlotte School of Law

Friday, January 20, 2017

Kearns Davis, president of the North Carolina Bar Association, has issued a statement regarding the Charlotte School of Law.

Gov/Public Sector Honors Whitney

Thursday, January 19, 2017

The NCBA Government & Public Sector Section presented the Grainger Barrett Award for Excellence to Judge Frank Whitney.

Board, VP Nominations Open

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Nominations are now being sought for vice presidents and members of the NCBA Board of Governors.

USPTO Roadshow

Monday, January 16, 2017

The NCBA Intellectual Property Section's Patent Law Subcommittee will host the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office 2017 Fall Patent Quality Discussion Series on Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the N.C. Bar Center

Annual Meeting Accommodations

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Room reservations are now being accepted for the 2017 NCBA Annual Meeting, scheduled June 22-25 at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville.

N.C. Bar Center to open at 10 a.m. Jan. 4

Monday, January 9, 2017

The N.C. Bar Center will open at 10 a.m. Jan. 4

New Patrons Boost Campaign

Friday, January 6, 2017

The NCBA Foundation Patron Campaign has received a needed boost for 2016-17 from 35 new Patron donors who have given since July 1.

Free Legal Help For NC Storm Victims

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A toll-free legal aid hotline is now available for victims of Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina. The service is a partnership between the NCBA, LANC, ABA and FEMA.

More Volunteer Attorneys Needed!

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

More volunteer attorneys are needed immediately to assist victims of Hurricane Matthew.

Law Week 2017 Participants Sought

Thursday, December 15, 2016

The Law Week Committee of the NCBA Young Lawyers Division invites schools throughout North Carolina to participate in the 59th annual celebration of Law Day.

Apply Now For 2017 Leadership Academy

Thursday, December 1, 2016

Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 NCBA Leadership Academy.

Mock Trial Finals Held Dec. 10

Thursday, December 1, 2016

The state finals of the NCBA’s Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial competition were held on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Durham County Courthouse.

Authors Celebrate 50 Years of N.C. District Courts

Monday, November 21, 2016

North Carolina marks the 50th anniversary of its District Court system this year with celebrations around the state.

Lawyers Help Hurricane Victims

Saturday, November 19, 2016

NCBA efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Matthew took on a personal touch on Nov. 19 when volunteer attorneys provided free legal advice to 35 individuals in Lumberton.

Urgent: Volunteer Attorneys Needed

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The NCBA, FEMA, LANC and the ABA Young Lawyers Division are partnering to provide free legal services to low-income survivors of Hurricane Matthew.

Allan Head Portrait Presented

Monday, October 31, 2016

The N.C. Bar Center was filled to capacity for the presentation of the portrait of Allan B. Head, who is retiring at the end of the year.

Allan Head Receives 2016 Pete Moffitt Courage Award

Saturday, October 29, 2016

Allan Head, former Wake Forest hurdler, was honored on Saturday, Oct. 29, with the Pete Moffitt Courage Award.

Statement Addresses Campaign Advertising

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

NCBA President Kearns Davis issues statement concerning advertising associated with the 2016 general election.

North Carolina Lawyer Magazine Recognized

Friday, October 21, 2016

NCBA receives Luminary Award for Excellence in Regular Publications for North Carolina Lawyer magazine from the NABE Communications Section.

Hurricane Alters Haiti Itinerary

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Investment conference rescheduled prior to delegation's departure with the exception of President Kearns Davis, who attended court events Monday and waits out Hurricane Matthew.

William F. Womble: 1916-2016

Friday, September 16, 2016

William "Bill" Fletcher Womble of Winston-Salem died Sept. 16 at the age of 99. He served as president of the North Carolina Bar Association in 1966-67.

It's Official! MIP Accepts Award

Friday, September 16, 2016

The NCBA Minorities in the Profession Committee received its 2016 ABA Partnership Award on Sept. 16 at the N.C. Bar Center.

Bar Center Auditorium Upgraded

Thursday, September 15, 2016

Sound and lighting upgrades to the Dorsett Auditorium at the N.C. Bar Center are up and running, and CLE programming has never looked or sounded better.

UNC-TV Announces Forum Air Times

Wednesday, September 14, 2016

UNC-TV’s North Carolina Channel announces the broadcast schedule for the appellate candidate forums, produced in partnership with the NCBA.

Duncan Justice Fund Dedicated

Friday, August 26, 2016

The Alan W. Duncan Justice Fund of the North Carolina Bar Association Foundation was dedicated Aug. 26 at the N.C. Bar Center.

Adelante! │Moving Forward Recognized

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Adelante! │Moving Forward, a student skills building event presented annually by the Minorities in the Profession Committee, was recognized last week with an ABA Partnership Award.

YLD Earns Achievement Awards

Friday, August 5, 2016

The NCBA Young Lawyers Division was recognized in every category of the American Bar Association’s YLD Awards of Achievement for 2015-16.

NCBA Names Executive Director

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Jason Hensley of Morganton has been chosen to serve as the next executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Students Receive YLD Scholarships

Friday, July 8, 2016

Scholarships totaling $21,500 have been awarded to eight students from families of N.C. law enforcement officers who have died or been permanently disabled in the line of duty.

NCBA Installs Kearns Davis

Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Kearns Davis of Greensboro was sworn in Saturday as president of the North Carolina Bar Association at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Charlotte.

McNeill Elected President-Elect

Sunday, June 26, 2016

Caryn Coppedge McNeill of Raleigh is the new president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association.

New Board Members Elected

Sunday, June 26, 2016

The NCBA has elected new board members and vice presidents for 2016-17.

Tom Ross Receives Parker Award

Saturday, June 25, 2016

Thomas W. Ross became the 38th recipient of the Judge John J. Parker Award during the 2016 NCBA Annual Meeting in Charlotte.

YLD Elects Officers, Presents Awards

Saturday, June 25, 2016

The Young Lawyers Division elected new officers and presented awards during the 2016 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Becton Receives Lake Public Service Award

Friday, June 24, 2016

Charles L. Becton of Durham received the Lake Family Public Service Award at the 118th Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association in Charlotte.

Whichard Receives McKnight Award

Friday, June 24, 2016

Willis P. Whichard of Chapel Hill is the 2016 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

Pro Bono Awards Presented

Friday, June 24, 2016

The winners of the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2016 Pro Bono Awards were recognized during the NCBA Annual Meeting in Charlotte.

Hall of Fame Inducts Four

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Four new members of the General Practice Hall of Fame were inducted at the 118th Annual Meeting in Charlotte.

YLD Profiles Citizen Lawyers

Friday, June 10, 2016

The YLD Citizen Lawyer Committee annually provides expanded coverage of the Citizen Lawyer Award recipients.

Bluestein Receives Barrett Award

Friday, May 20, 2016

The Government & Public Sector Section recently honored Frayda Bluestein of the UNC School of Government.

Upcoming LRS Fee Structure Changes

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Lawyer Referral Service will undergo two big programmatic changes this summer.

NCBA Observes Law Day

Friday, May 6, 2016

Students from across the state gathered in Raleigh on Friday, May 6, as the North Carolina Bar Association observed Law Day 2016.

Paralegals Honor Wanda Nicholson

Friday, May 6, 2016

Wanda Pitts Nicholson is the 2016 recipient of the Distinguished Paralegal Award, presented annually by the NCBA's Paralegal Division.

'Making a Murderer' Event May 20

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Meet the defense attorneys from the hit Netflix documentary “Making a Murderer” and see their performance on Friday, May 20, at the Durham Performing Arts Center.

Health Law Honors Burgess

Thursday, April 28, 2016

The Health Law Section recognized Kenneth L. Burgess of Raleigh as the 11th recipient of its Distinguished Service Award.

President's Message Regarding HB 436

Tuesday, April 26, 2016

President Shelby Benton's message to the membership regarding the NCBA's support of House Bill 436.

VP, Board Nominees Named

Saturday, April 23, 2016

The 2015-16 Nominations Committee has selected its nominees for the NCBA Board of Governors.

Litigation Section Honors Bill Womble Jr.

Friday, April 22, 2016

Bill Womble Jr. of Winston-Salem was honored April 22 as the ninth recipient of the Litigation Section’s Advocate’s Award.

Feeding Frenzy Champs Declared

Monday, April 18, 2016

The results of the 2016 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy, conducted by the Young Lawyers Division in conjunction with N.C. Feeding America Food Banks, are in.

Lindsay Warren: 1924-2016

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Lindsay C. Warren Jr. of Goldsboro died Monday, April 11, at the age of 91. He served as president of the North Carolina Bar Association in 1969-70.

Keever Receiving Liberty Bell

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Retired Chief District Court Judge Beth Keever (12th District) has been selected to receive the 2016 Liberty Bell Award.

Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Four new General Practice Hall of Fame members will be inducted on June 23 at the 118th Annual Meeting in Charlotte.

Veterans Pro Bono Project Needs You!

Monday, March 28, 2016

Join the Veterans Pro Bono Project in its quest to expand pro bono representation to veterans throughout North Carolina.

Minority Pre-Law Conference Huge Success

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

The NCBA’s Minorities in the Profession Committee held its 2nd Annual Minority Pre-Law Conference on March 19 at NCCU School of Law.

N.C. Legal Feeding Frenzy Underway

Friday, March 4, 2016

The 2016 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy is underway and will continue through March 31.

Record-Setting Service Day

Friday, March 4, 2016

The NCBA’s ninth annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day was one for the record books.

Judicial Candidate Evaluations Ready

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Evaluations of candidates seeking District and Superior Court judgeships in 2016.

4ALL Phones Ring On March 4

Thursday, March 3, 2016

Talk to a North Carolina lawyers for free on Friday, March 4, during the NCBA’s ninth annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day.

Gilchrist/Smith Awards Presented

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Prosecutor Barton Menser and defense attorney Thomas C. Manning received the Criminal Justice Section’s annual Peter S. Gilchrist III & Wade M. Smith awards.

Pro Bono Award Winners Selected

Tuesday, February 23, 2016

The winners of the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2016 Pro Bono Awards have been selected.

Leadership Academy Class Announced

Monday, February 22, 2016

Sixteen outstanding young lawyers have been selected for the North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy’s Class of 2016.

Citizen Lawyer Recipients Announced

Sunday, February 21, 2016

Recipients of the 2016 NCBA Citizen Lawyer Awards have been selected.

Position Open At The NCBA

Thursday, February 18, 2016

The NCBA is currently seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director of Continuing Legal Education (Programs). Please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@ncbar.org

Executive Director Search Opens

Tuesday, February 16, 2016

The NCBA is soliciting applications for the position of Executive Director to succeed Allan Head who is retiring at the end of 2016.

NCBA Unveils New Blog

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

The NCBA is pleased to announce the activation of its new blog, L3: Long Leaf Law.

Whichard Receiving McKnight Award

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Willis P. Whichard has been selected to receive the NCBA's 2016 H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

Cannon Liberty Fund Dedicated

Monday, January 25, 2016

The North Carolina Bar Association Foundation dedicated a new Liberty Fund honoring the late Thomas R. Cannon on Friday, Jan. 15.

Ask-A-Lawyer Day Set Saturday, Feb. 6

Monday, January 25, 2016

The Young Lawyers Division will provide free legal advice to citizens through the annual Ask-A-Lawyer Day on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 10 locations across the state.

Law Student Event Set

Monday, January 25, 2016

The ¡Adelante! Moving Forward program scheduled Saturday, January 23, was rescheduled to Saturday, January 30.

First 2016 Judicial Election Report Released

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Phase I of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Judicial Performance Evaluation report for the 2016 election cycle is complete and accessible at electncjudges.org.

Callaway Named Bankruptcy Judge

Monday, January 4, 2016

Joseph N. Callaway is the new United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Mock Trial State Finalists Named

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Eight regional champions and two wildcard representatives will compete in the state finals on Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Durham County Courthouse.

Military & Veterans Law Section Forming

Sunday, November 22, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association is excited to announce the formation of the Military & Veterans Law Section.

Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Seeks Nominations

Friday, November 20, 2015

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 John McNeill Smith, Jr. Constitutional Rights & Responsibilities Section Award.

Wall Named CLE Volunteer of the Year

Friday, November 20, 2015

Robert H. Wall of Winston-Salem has been named CLE Volunteer of the Year by the NCBA Foundation’s Continuing Legal Education Committee.

Veterans Initiatives Include New Section

Thursday, November 19, 2015

The NCBA supports the legal needs of veterans, servicemembers and their families, and is forming a Military & Veterans Law Section.

Middle School Mock Trial Event Dec. 11

Monday, November 16, 2015

The Law-Related Education Advisory Committee presents the sixth annual Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tournament on Friday, Dec. 11.

Commission Seeks Input From NCBA Members

Monday, November 9, 2015

The new N.C. Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice is seeking input from NCBA members as it assesses the current and future needs of the N.C. court system.

Hackathon: A Weekend Well Spent

Monday, November 9, 2015

The NCBA, in partnership with the American Bar Association’s ABA Journal, presented the state’s first access to justice “Hackathon” Oct 24-25 at Campbell Law School.

N.C. Supreme Court Society Honors John Martin

Friday, November 6, 2015

Former Chief Judge John C. Martin of the N.C. Court of Appeals was honored last week at the North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society’s 24th Annual Meeting & Dinner.

Joslin Davis Installed As AAML President

Friday, November 6, 2015

Joslin Davis of Winston-Salem was installed Nov. 6 as president of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Three Starting Out Solo Programs Set Nov. 17

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Section offers Starting Out Solo Programs on Nov. 17 in Cary, Charlotte and Greensboro.

Norwegian Hiking Adventure Tests Members’ Mettle

Sunday, November 1, 2015

NCBA members Vance Barron Jr., Locke Clifford, Barden Cooke, Robert Douglas, Robert McClellan and Jonathan Maxwell of Greensboro report on their excursion to Norway.

Tennis Lessons: WFU Prof’s Life A Study In Sportsmanship, Tenacity And The Law

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Professor Muriel Beth Hopkins of Wake Forest University currently serves as chair of the Constitution and Rules Committee of the United States Tennis Association.

Membership Renewal Deadline Oct. 31

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Time is running out to renew your membership in the North Carolina Bar Association for 2015-16. The deadline is Oct. 31.

UNC-Wake Forest Tailgate Event Successful

Saturday, October 17, 2015

More than 300 NCBA members and their family members and friends attended the UNC-Wake Forest tailgate event in Chapel Hill.

NCBA Website Earns National Honor

Friday, October 2, 2015

The NCBA website received a 2015 Luminary Award for Excellence in Websites from the Communications Section of the National Association of Bar Executives.

Attorney-Student Diversity Social Successful

Thursday, October 1, 2015

The Minorities in the Profession Committee held its third annual Attorney-Student Diversity Social on Sept. 22 in Durham.

Larry B. Sitton Justice Fund Dedicated

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Larry B. Sitton Justice Fund was dedicated Tuesday, Sept. 29, at the N.C. Bar Center.

Hackcess to Justice Hackathon! Oct. 24-25 at Campbell Law

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

The NCBA will present North Carolina’s first-ever access to justice “Hackathon!” Oct. 24-25 at the Campbell Law School.

NCBA Tailgate Event Oct. 17 at Wake-UNC

Monday, September 14, 2015

The NCBA is hosting a tailgate and game experience Oct. 17 in Chapel Hill at the Wake Forest-UNC football game for members, their families and their guests.

Chief Justice Announces Commission Members

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Chief Justice Mark Martin of the N.C. Supreme Court announced the members of the new Commission on the Administration of Law and Justice last week.

Banner Year Ahead For CLE Books

Monday, August 24, 2015

Next year will be a banner year for CLE publications devoted to North Carolina law.

Entire Elon Law School Class Visits Bar Center

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Elon University School of Law brought its entire entering class to the N.C. Bar Center for an orientation event.

Senior Lawyers Division Fall Meeting Sept. 24-26

Monday, August 17, 2015

The “new” Senior Lawyers Division and the Young Lawyers Division are getting together this fall in hopes of starting a new North Carolina Bar Association tradition.

Bar Center Hosts First CLE Summit

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

The first Continuing Legal Education Summit was held on Wednesday, Aug. 12, at the N.C. Bar Center.

YLD Receives ABA Recognition

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

The Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association received several honors last week from the American Bar Association’s YLD.

Association, Foundation Earn National Awards

Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Two national affiliates of the ABA presented awards last week at their annual meetings to the North Carolina Bar Association and the NCBA Foundation.

David Robinson: A Tokyo-To-N.C. Connector

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Nexsen Pruet lawyer David Robinson is uniquely qualified to serve for the next five years as the Honorary Consul for Japan in North Carolina.

Parker Award A High Point Of Life’s Journey For Wade Smith

Saturday, August 1, 2015

Wade Smith became the 37th recipient of the Judge John J. Parker Award at the 2015 Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association in Asheville.

Deserving Students Receive $29,000 In Scholarships

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

For the 2015-16 academic year, YLD presents scholarships totaling $29,000 to eight deserving students.

Patron Campaign Exceeds Goal!

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

With gifts from 919 donors from across the state, the 2014-15 Foundation Patron Campaign raised its highest dollar amount ever: $203,489

Legendary Lawyer Wade Smith Remembers His Roots

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

When Wade Smith became the 37th recipient of the Judge John J. Parker Award, the first person he thanked was his elementary school principal, Miss B.C. Parker.

Endowment Giving Surpasses $5 Million

Tuesday, June 30, 2015

The NCBA Foundation Endowment has now awarded more than $5 million for 640 grants across North Carolina since 1988.

YLD Names Officers, Presents Awards

Sunday, June 28, 2015

The Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association elected new officers and presented its annual awards during the 2015 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Shelby Benton Is New NCBA President

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Shelby Duffy Benton of Goldsboro is the new president of the North Carolina Bar Association. She was installed Saturday evening, June 20, at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Kearns Davis Is New NCBA President-Elect

Monday, June 22, 2015

Kearns Davis was elected president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association today in Asheville, where the NCBA is conducting its 2015 Annual Meeting.

Allan Head Receives Order of the Long Leaf Pine

Sunday, June 21, 2015

NCBA Executive Director Allan Head received the Order of the Long Leaf Pine Award at the 2015 NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Aycock Provided History Lesson In 2013 Interview

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Dr. William Brantley Aycock, the UNC chancellor emeritus who died June 20 at the age of 99, provided nearly a century of living history in a 2013 North Carolina Lawyer interview.

Wade Smith Receives Judge John J. Parker Award

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Wade M. Smith of Raleigh is the 37th recipient of the Judge John J. Parker Award.

NCBA Elects New Officers, Directors

Saturday, June 20, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association, convening in Asheville for its 117th Annual Meeting, elected new vice presidents and board members.

NCBA Presents 2015 Citizen Lawyer Awards

Friday, June 19, 2015

The 2015 Citizen Lawyer Awards were presented June 19 at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

NCBA Presents 2015 Pro Bono Awards

Friday, June 19, 2015

The winners of the 2015 Pro Bono Awards were recognized during the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Reynolds Receives McKnight Award

Friday, June 19, 2015

Suzanne Reynolds of Winston-Salem is the recipient of the 2015 H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award.

General Practice Hall of Fame Inducts Three

Thursday, June 18, 2015

The three newest members of the General Practice Hall of Fame were inducted June 18 at the 117th NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Inventor Assistance Program Receiving Award

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

NC LEAP’s Inventor Assistance Program has been selected as the winner of the 2015 NCBF/LexisNexis Partnerships for Success Award.

Convocation Considers Future of Legal Services

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

The Convocation on the Future of the Delivery of Legal Services in North Carolina was held on Wednesday, May 27, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary.

TLC Receiving National Honor

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The NCBA will receive a 2015 NABE LexisNexis Community & Educational Outreach Award this summer for its Transitioning Lawyers Commission.

Economic Impact Report Released

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

The report on the economic impact of the state court system has been released by the NCBA.

Citizen Lawyer Award Winners Announced

Friday, May 15, 2015

The 2015 recipients of the NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award have been selected. The awards will be presented on Friday, June 19, at the NCBA Annual Meeting in Asheville.

Inventor Assistance Program Expands Into Tennessee

Thursday, May 14, 2015

NC LEAP will launch the expansion of its Inventor Assistance Program into Tennessee with regional launch events on June 1 in Nashville and in Memphis on June 3.

Paralegal Division Honors Yolanda Smith

Thursday, May 7, 2015

The Paralegal Division honored Yolanda Smith on May 7 as the 2015 recipient of the Distinguished Paralegal Award.

Liberty Funds, Walkway Benches Dedicated

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

The Liberty Garden of the N.C. Bar Center was the scene of a dedication ceremony on May 6 in recognition of recent gifts to the NCBA Foundation Endowment.

New Board Nominees Selected

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

The Nominations Committee of the NCBA Board of Governors has selected its slate of vice presidents and board members for election at the 2015 NCBA Annual Meeting.

NCBA Commemorates Law Day 2015

Friday, May 1, 2015

Students from across the state gathered in Raleigh on Friday, May 1, as the North Carolina Bar Association observed Law Day 2015.

Retired Chief Justice Parker Honored

Friday, May 1, 2015

The Government & Public Sector Section presented the Grainger Barrett Award for Excellence to Sarah Parker, retired chief justice of the N.C. Supreme Court.

President's Perspective: The Justice Gap

Friday, May 1, 2015

The issue of delivery of legal services to the poor and unrepresented has received lots of press and study. Over and over again, scholars, policymakers and the organized bar bemoan the situation.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: D. Linwood Bunce II

Friday, May 1, 2015

For over 35 years, D. Linwood Bunce II has been an active citizen and leader in the community of Lexington.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Ann McKee David

Friday, May 1, 2015

In Superintendent Tim Markley’s words, Ann David is “most deserving of the 2015 N.C. Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award.”

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Samuel Johnson

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Rocky Mount attorney Samuel W. Johnson with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Patrick M. Kane

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Greensboro attorney Patrick M. Kane with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Frank Laney

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Greensboro attorney Frank Laney with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Hal Levinson

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association is proud to recognize Charlotte attorney Hal Levinson with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Mayor Stephen Little

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Marion Mayor Stephen Little as a recipient of the 2015 Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Sharon Parker

Friday, May 1, 2015

In honor of her exemplary public service, the North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Sharon Parker with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Donald D. Sayers

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Salisbury attorney Donald D. Sayers with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Angelique (Angie) Vincent-Hamacher

Friday, May 1, 2015

The North Carolina Bar Association has recognized Angelique (Angie) Vincent-Hamacher with its Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: Judge Ralph A. Walker

Friday, May 1, 2015

Judge Ralph A. Walker has been named a 2015 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: L. Lamont Wiggins

Friday, May 1, 2015

L. Lamont Wiggins has been named a 2015 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award.

2015 Citizen Lawyers: John Willardson

Friday, May 1, 2015

John Willardson has been named a 2015 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award.

Broome Receives Education Law Section Award

Friday, April 24, 2015

NCBA Education Law Section presents its Ann L. Majestic Distinguished Service Award to David E. Broome Jr.

NCBA Delegation Reports From Portugal

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Participants in the 2015 NCBA Attorney Exchange to Portugal reported on their experiences in this blog.

Health Law Section Honors Moritz

Thursday, April 23, 2015

The Health Law Section recognized Claire L. Moritz as the tenth recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.

Feeding Frenzy Champions Repeat

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

The winners of the 2015 North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy were recognized on Wednesday, April 22, at the N.C. Bar Center.

Judge Duncan Leading Federal Judges Association

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Circuit Judge Allyson K. Duncan, a past-president of the NCBA, is the new president of the Federal Judges Association.

Tiger Tough: A Bend in the Road

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

The rules never applied to Allan Head. The longtime executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association did not look his age and he certainly didn’t act it.

Hall of Fame Induction Class Selected

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Solo, Small Firm & General Practice Section has selected three lawyers for induction into the General Practice Hall of Fame.

Advance Directives Clinics Scheduled Statewide

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The NCBA Health Law Section will hold Advance Health Care Directives Clinics across the state in April.

Intellectual Property Law Section Presents Awards

Monday, March 30, 2015

The Intellectual Property Law Section of the presented its 2014-15 IPL Section Pro Bono Awards to Sarah Nagae and Pamela Chestek.

#NCBA4ALL Storify

Monday, March 30, 2015

Relive #NCBA4ALL through tweets in our just published Storify!

Successful Attorney-Student Mixer

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

The Minorities in the Profession Committee and YLD sponsored an Attorney-Student Mixer on March 24.

Helping Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

Friday, March 20, 2015

Five Triangle lawyers recently donated a combined total of 25 hours to help small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Leadership Academy Class Selected for 2015

Friday, February 20, 2015

Sixteen outstanding young lawyers have been selected for the North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy’s Class of 2015.

Morris Receives Dispute Resolution Peace Award

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Mark Morris was honored Jan. 30 as the 2015 recipient of the Dispute Resolution Section Peace Award.

Battle of the Carolinas Held Feb. 6-7

Monday, February 2, 2015

The Battle of the Carolinas Middle School Mock Trial Competition took place Feb. 6-7 at the Chatham County Justice Center in Pittsboro between the top four teams from North and South Carolina.

NCBA Attorney Exchange Headed to Portugal

Sunday, February 1, 2015

The next NCBA Attorney Exchange will visit Portugal. The dates are April 17-29, 2015, and the application deadline is Feb. 20. The delegation will be selected on or before Feb. 28.

President's Perspective: Court Funding -- Justice in North Carolina

Sunday, February 1, 2015

President Catharine Arrowood discusses court funding in her President's Perspective, which appears in the February 2015 edition of North Carolina Lawyer.

Legal Feeding Frenzy Kicks Off March 5 in Charlotte

Sunday, February 1, 2015

YLD and the N.C. Association of Feeding America Food Banks launches the 2015 Legal Feeding Frenzy on March 5 in Charlotte. The Feeding Frenzy will take place March 9-27; awards ceremony is April 22.

Endowment Grants Awarded for January-June 2015

Thursday, January 29, 2015

The NCBA Foundation Board of Directors recently approved 25 grants in the amount of $205,881 for the January-June 2015 grant cycle.

Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Honors Stevens

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Hugh Stevens was honored Jan. 29 as the 2015 recipient of the John McNeill Smith Jr. Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Section Award.

State Bar Honors Allan Head

Thursday, January 22, 2015

NCBA Executive Director Allan Head received the State Bar’s John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award Jan. 21 at the annual dinner held in conjunction with their winter meeting.

NCBA Honors Former Chief Justice

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The NCBA Board of Governors honored retired N.C. Chief Justice Sarah Parker during a special recognition luncheon on Jan. 22.

NCBA Adopts Legislative Agenda; Two Items Pending

Thursday, January 22, 2015

The legislative agenda for the 2015 session of the General Assembly has been adopted by the NCBA Board of Governors, with the exception of two proposals that are pending.

Criminal Justice Awards Presented

Friday, January 9, 2015

The Criminal Justice Section presented its annual Peter S. Gilchrist III & Wade M. Smith awards to Assistant U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston and defense attorney Mark W. Owens Jr., respectively.

Register Now For 4ALL

Thursday, January 1, 2015

N.C. lawyers will give freely of their time and talent on Friday, March 6, as participants in the NCBA’s eighth annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day.

Apply Now for the 2015 Leadership Academy

Thursday, December 25, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association provides an intensely interactive and participatory leadership training program for young lawyers.

LRE Presents Sweet 16 Awards

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The inaugural Sweet 16 Awards were presented Nov. 19 to legal professionals and educators for their contributions to Law-Related Education.

Middle School Mock Trial Finalists Determined

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

The finalists in the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2014-15 Justice Iredell Middle School Mock Trial Tournament have been determined.

Stam Responds to President Arrowood's Op-Ed

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Rep. Paul Stam, an NCBA member from Apex who serves in the N.C. House of Representatives, has responded to President Catharine Arrowood’s recent News & Observer op-ed regarding House Bill 652.

Platt Walker Society Membership Continues To Grow

Monday, December 1, 2014

Membership in the Platt D. Walker Society continues to grow as North Carolina Bar Association members invest in the future of the NCBA Foundation.

Four New Justice Funds Dedicated

Thursday, November 20, 2014

The NCBA Foundation dedicated four new Justice Funds honoring John W. Mason, the late Christy Eve Reid, the late William P. Skinner Jr. and C. Sydnor Thompson Jr.

Lawyer on the Line Surpasses Milestone

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Lawyer on the Line, a joint project of the North Carolina Bar Association and Legal Aid of North Carolina, recently surpassed the 10,000-client milestone.

An Outrageous Blanket of Secrecy over N.C. Courts

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

The following editorial appeared in The News & Observer on Nov. 12, 2014. It was derived from the President’s Perspective column that appeared in the November edition of North Carolina Lawyer magazine

NCBA Members Representing Eugenics Victims

Monday, November 10, 2014

NCBA member attorneys have agreed to provide pro bono legal representation to victims of North Carolina’s Eugenics program.

Lawyers 4 Literacy Bookfair Is Nov. 22-28

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Lawyers 4 Literacy is teaming up once again with Barnes & Noble for a special fund-raising initiative to help provide books for North Carolina schoolchildren and funding for the L4L program.

President's Perspective: Through the Looking Glass

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Our legislature has decided that facts and thinking should not be allowed to confuse us, at least when it comes to our judicial system.

Five Amazing Women Who Shattered The Glass Ceiling

Saturday, November 1, 2014

There’s never a bad time to celebrate the accomplishments of NCBA members.

Trial Court Candidates

Saturday, September 27, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association’s special judicial election information website, ElectNCJudges.org, has been updated for the 2014 general election.

Pattern Jury Instructions License Expiring

Monday, September 22, 2014

Effective Oct. 6, the North Carolina Bar Association will no longer be able to provide Pattern Jury Instructions as a member benefit.

Honor For Bill Davis

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Family, friends and firm members gathered at the N.C. Bar Center on Wednesday, June 11, to dedicate the William K. Davis Justice Fund in honor of Bill Davis, past president of the N.C. State Bar.

Serving Those Who Served

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The NCBA Family Law Section’s latest initiative is designed to serve crucial unmet legal needs of North Carolina’s veterans.

Arrowood Serving As NCBA President

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Catharine Biggs Arrowood of Raleigh was installed as the 120th president of the North Carolina Bar Association on Saturday evening, June 21, at the Wilmington Convention Center.

New VPs, Board Members Elected

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association elected new vice presidents and board members on Saturday, June 21, at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Wilmington.

NABE Honors David Bohm

Thursday, September 18, 2014

David Bohm, assistant executive director of the North Carolina Bar Association since 2008, was recently honored by NABE.

Endowment Gifts Noted

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association Foundation announces its most recent endowment grants approved on June 19, 2014, at the Board of Directors meeting in Wilmington.

Section And Division Chairs

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to announce the chairs of NCBA Sections and Divisions for 2014-15.

Committee Chairs Named

Thursday, September 18, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to announce the chairs of NCBA Committees for 2014-15.

NCBA, UNC-TV Present Forums

Thursday, September 18, 2014

UNC-TV, in partnership with the North Carolina Bar Association, will provide appellate judicial candidate forums in advance of the Nov. 4 general election.

UNC-TV Will Air Appellate Candidate Forums Sunday

Monday, September 1, 2014

UNC-TV, in partnership with the North Carolina Bar Association, will present forums featuring candidates for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals on Sunday, Oct. 26.

President's Perspective: We've Been Slimed

Friday, August 1, 2014

We all know that, in the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, “the establishment of justice” is identified as a key principal.

2014 NCBA Citizen Lawyer Awards Presented

Friday, June 20, 2014

The North Carolina Bar Association is pleased to announce the recipients of the NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award for 2014.

Shelby Benton Is New President-Elect

Sunday, June 1, 2014

Shelby Duffy Benton of Goldsboro is the new president-elect of the North Carolina Bar Association.

Burley Mitchell Receives Liberty Bell Award

Friday, May 6, 2011

Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell is the 2011 recipient of the North Carolina Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award, presented annually by the YLD at Law Day.

Liberty Fund Honors J. Douglas Moretz

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

The J. Douglas Moretz Liberty Fund was dedicated in memory of the longtime Lee County attorney recently at the N.C. Bar Center.

Capitalization For Practitioners: Consistency Counts!