By Taylor Gibbs and Tia Overway The NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s DEI Committee is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to honor the legacy, contributions and excellence of Black lawyers and judges who continue to shape our profession. This moment of reflection also calls us to examine the current […]
By Marissa Barbalato and Alexandria Tuttle Each March, the NCBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) partners with Feeding the Carolinas to host the North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy, a statewide initiative dedicated to fighting hunger. This friendly competition invites law firms, law schools, sections and legal organizations to collect food and raise funds for local food […]
By Anna-Jamieson Beck and Courtney Latourrette For many law students, building a professional network can feel daunting, especially when starting out in a new city or navigating the demanding early years of law school. The North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Grab-A-Coffee program is helping change that, one conversation at a time.
By Anna-Jamieson Beck, Courtney Latourrette and Matt Meinel 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 your time is all we need to make this program a success! We are seeking attorney volunteers […]
By Nicholas Sorensen Each year, the Law Week and Liberty Bell Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association leads the state’s celebration of Law Day with a series of competitions and awards meant to exemplify a particular theme promoting the benefits of the rule of law. This coming year, Law […]
By Tiqeece Brown When you see a check mark, you think? Nike. Four interlocked rings? Audi. A big yellow M? McDonalds. Branding speaks before words do. In the legal profession, branding works the same way. With the emergence of social media, a few North Carolina Attorneys have mastered and capitalized their art of branding: Fairy […]
By Alex Gwynn 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 Relations Commission (DHRC). We were deep in discussion about the Commission’s priorities, affordable housing advocacy, environmental justice, public safety, community engagement and improving race […]
By Butch Segal Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from the smallest changes. Session Law 2025-54 might not make the evening news, but for thousands of North Carolinians, it’s a game-changer. Officially titled “An Act To Modify Provisions Affecting The Courts of North Carolina and The Administrative Office of the Courts,” this law quietly dismantles a […]
By Taylor Gibbs and Tia Overway Hi everyone! As we step into December, Tia and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the DEI Committee’s first event: Bridging the Gap: Wisdom from the Bench and Bar. The panel featured an incredible range of legal professionals who provided […]
By Sydney Basden So, you think you want to go to law school — congrats! But, you are nervous to go back to school after time in the “real world.” Whether you’ve spent one year or 12 since undergrad, I promise you can succeed in law school! That said, your unique experiences may make your […]