By Jane Paksoy and LaToya Powell The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) has launched another exciting year as one of the most active committees in the North Carolina Bar Association. While we continue to adjust to the unique demands of the pandemic, we remain committed to our mission of eliminating discrimination and institutional racism […]
By Gwendolyn W. Lewis Impact breeds more impact. For six years now, the Legal Legends of Color Awards have highlighted the lives and careers of some of the most impactful attorneys of color in our state. Their contributions, lives, careers, and stories have impacted not only the clients and communities they have served or still […]
By William D. Ramos 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 William D. Ramos; Ramos Law, PA.; Raleigh. […]
By LaToya Powell MIP’s Diverse Perspectives is a 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 LaToya Powell, Assistant Legal Counsel, North Carolina Administrative Office […]
By Gerald L. Walden Jr. 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 Gerald L. Walden Jr., VP – […]
By Rashad L. Morgan 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 Rashad L. Morgan, Shareholder & Intellectual Property […]
By April M. Giancola On Saturday, March 20, 2021, members of the Minorities in the Profession Committee hosted the first virtual Pre-Law Conference. This annual program has been traditionally conducted in person at one of our North Carolina law schools, as we invite participants from all over the state to join us for conversations about […]
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 Neubia Harris, Managing Attorney, The Law Office of Neubia L. Harris, PLLC. […]
Who: All minority middle school, high school, and college students who are interested in attending law school and want to get the real scoop! We recognize that students from underrepresented backgrounds may not have lawyers as relatives or in their communities – so we try to provide helpful information to better understand the process, options, […]
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 Niya Fonville, Director of Externships, Campbell Law School, Raleigh, NC. What […]