December 2025
The Annual H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer Award
Each year, beginning in January, the North Carolina Bar Association Professionalism Committee reviews nominations for the H. Brent McKnight Renaissance Lawyer…
Lean In, Link Up: The Young Lawyer’s Guide to Leadership
Back on September 13, 2025, I found myself in a lively conversation with community leaders in Durham at a Meet and Greet with the City of Durham’s Human…
Checking In: December 16, 2025
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Baker Donelson Opens New Office in Winston-Salem Baker Donelson has opened a new office in Winston-Salem. Fourteen attorneys…
Retirement
I recently had lunch with a good friend where I, for the first time, spoke seriously about my retirement. By way of background, I am fifty-one years old and…
Breaking Barriers: A Fresh Start for North Carolinians
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from the smallest changes. Session Law 2025-54 might not make the evening news, but for thousands of North…
Good Grief
Grief is something that touches all of us. How we respond — or don’t respond — when we are grieving can be pivotal. At its core, grief is the mental and…
North Carolina Traffic Law For New Attorneys
Few attorneys enter law school dreaming of being traffic lawyers, yet traffic cases form a large portion of daily district court practice across North…
The Chair’s Column: My Heroes Are Privacy Attorneys
Is it just me, or is there nothing better than a story about a team of distinct personalities who come together — each with unique skills — and form an…
On The Horizon: The Young Lawyers Division’s Upcoming DEI Programming
Hi everyone! As we step into December, Tia and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the DEI Committee’s first…
Enhanced Life Estate “Lady Bird” Deeds in North Carolina: Historical Roots and Defining Their Legal Validity
In my experience working with estate planning, estate administration, and real estate attorneys, I have found that the discussion and use of Lady Bird Deeds,…