Alex Gwynn
What Asheville Revealed About the Future of Legal Leadership
The future of legal leadership is not being shaped in isolation; it is being built in real time at the intersection of crisis response, community engagement…
Building Pathways: Durham County Youth Home and the Future of the Profession
Mentorship, lived experience and service came together last summer to break barriers and expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through the…
Redefining Resilience: A Conversation with YLD Chair Sheila Spence on Reflections for Women’s History Month
Opening Question: Resilience & Motivation Alex: As we reflect during Women’s History Month, how would you define resilience in your own words, and…
Making Service Your Professional Identity, Not an Add-On
For many lawyers, service begins as a requirement and includes pro bono hours, bar expectations and résumé building. Over time, however, service can become…
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…
Breaking Barriers, Building Purpose: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Times of Uncertainty
When the path forward feels uncertain, opportunity is born. Every challenge is a chance to build purpose, strengthen community, and lead through service. The…
October is Pro Bono Month – A Time to Harvest Justice!
As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air sets in, October brings more than just pumpkins and spooky decorations—it’s also Pro Bono Month, a…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program: Summer 2024
Will Robertson Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer?…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program: Spring 2024
Will Robertson Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer?…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program: Fall 2023
Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer? A half hour of…