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 […]