By Sylvia Novinsky The Minorities in the Profession Committee hosted its second biennial Diversity and Inclusion Symposium virtually on December 11, 2020. The symposium was created to give minority attorneys a space to share experiences and be energized with new ideas on how to thrive in legal environments. The symposium also seeks to create a […]
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 Tawanda Foster Artis, Senior Staff Attorney, NC General Assembly, Raleigh, N.C. […]
By Leslie Pegram The Minorities in the Profession (MIP) Committee recently hosted its annual Attorney-Student Networking Social on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Historically, this social is hosted by one of the North Carolina law schools and serves as MIP’s kickoff reception for the 2020-2021 bar year. The goal is to connect MIP members with one another […]
By Tawanda Artis and Niya Fonville We are thrilled to announce the Minorities in the Profession (MIP) Committee’s second biennial Diversity and Inclusion Symposium. This free, virtual program will be held December 11, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. This Symposium is open to any attorney or legal professional interested in diversity and inclusion […]
By Alison Ashe-Card and Leslie Pegram, NCCP One of the Minorities in the Profession Committee’s goals for this bar year is to continue to advance diversity and inclusion and racial equity efforts. One avenue to advance this goal is through recognizing diverse attorneys, legal professionals, and students for an award or recognition. The MIP Committee’s […]
By Jasmine McGhee and LaToya Powell The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) is gearing up for another exciting year as one of the most active committees in the North Carolina Bar Association. This year will bring unique challenges for our members. Many of us are still adjusting to the “new normal” of living, working, […]
By Jane Paksoy The Minorities in the Profession Committee’s 1L Summer Associate Program (1L SAP) held its Interview Day at Ward and Smith’s Raleigh office on Thursday, February 13. After a marathon day of interviews, eleven talented 1Ls were matched with participating firms and companies. Participating employers this year were Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP; […]
By LaToya Powell On Saturday, March 21, 2020, the Minorities in the Profession Committee (“MIP”) of the North Carolina Bar Association will host the 6th Annual Minority Pre-Law Conference: “Putting the Pieces Together: Is Law School the Right Fit?” This year’s conference will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Duke University School […]