By Learla Stefanics On February 3, 2024, the Adelante event, titled “Legal Blueprints for Minority Law Students,” gathered an impressive turnout from law schools such as North Carolina Central University School of Law, Campbell Law School, and Elon University School of Law, aiming to empower law students from diverse backgrounds. Planned by the NCBA’s Minorities […]
By April Giancola On March 16, 2024, the North Carolina Bar Association Minorities in the Profession Committee hosted its annual Pre-Law Conference. Targeted to high school, college and second-career professionals, the conference was a day-long event to give a behind-the-curtain look at what it would look like for someone to attend law school, and what […]
By Robyn Magee The legal landscape is evolving, and diversity in the legal profession is becoming increasingly important. Recognizing this, the Minorities in the Profession Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association recently hosted an enlightening event – the “Minority Corporate Counsel: Being Diverse in Corporate Law” panel. The purpose of this event was to […]
By Michelle Dewkett-Kochhar MIP’s Get to Know New Members is a new blog feature to spotlight new members to the MIP Committee from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the broader community through a brief set of interview questions. Everyone, meet Michelle Dewkett-Kocchar. What […]
By Sidney Minter MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to share a personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions. This month’s perspective is courtesy of Sidney Minter. What law school did you attend […]
By Sylvia K. Novinsky MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s diverse community of attorneys and legal professionals. Each month, an MIP member shares their personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions. This month’s perspective is courtesy of Sylvia Novinsky. What law school did you […]
By Clayton Morgan MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s diverse community of attorneys and legal professionals. Each month, an MIP member shares their personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions. This month’s perspective is courtesy of Clayton Morgan. What law school did you attend, […]
By Giovonni Wade MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to share a personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions. This month’s perspective is courtesy of Giovonni Wade, Director of Diversity Initiatives, University of […]
By Keisha Murray and Cherell M. Harris MIP’s Get to Know New Members is a new blog feature to spotlight new members to the MIP Committee from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to introduce themselves to the broader community through a brief set of interview questions. This […]
By Evin L. Grant MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a monthly blog feature to spotlight a member from North Carolina’s community of diverse attorneys and legal professionals. Members have the opportunity to share a personal perspective through a brief set of interview questions. This month’s perspective is courtesy of Evin L. Grant, Policy Director, North Carolina […]