By Alex Gwynn The future of legal leadership is not being shaped in isolation; it is being built in real time at the intersection of crisis response, community engagement and cross-sector collaboration. A recent gathering of young lawyers in Asheville offered a clear view of what that future looks like in practice and where the […]
By Joshua Batchelor and Isabella Reed This spring, the YLD Pro Bono Leadership Cohort came together through a meaningful series of pro bono clinics, civic engagement programs and community-building events across North Carolina. Rather than functioning as isolated service opportunities, these experiences collectively reflected a shared commitment to access to justice and helped participants begin […]
By Chazle’ Woodley Happy April All! As the new Young Lawyer Delegate to the American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates, I would like to take this opportunity to provide an overview of the resolutions considered during February’s Midyear Meeting of the ABA House of Delegates in San Antonio, Texas. The ABA House of Delegates […]
By Courtney Latourrette The practice of law demands precision, resilience and focus, but we’re at our best when we bring our full selves to the profession. How can we make sure we are at our best? That was the theme of a recent discussion hosted by NCBA YLD joined by NCBA BarCARES President Eric Richardson […]
By Quinn Byars, Alex Gwynn and Joshua Peacock Mentorship, lived experience and service came together last summer to break barriers and expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through the Building Pathways pilot at the Durham County Youth Home. The Durham County Youth Home is a secure juvenile detention facility operated by Durham County, providing temporary […]
By Taylor Gibbs As winter gives way to the promise of spring, the NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s DEI Committee takes this opportunity to recognize and celebrate Women’s History Month. Alongside International Women’s Day on March 8, this month serves as a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women throughout our nation’s history, reflect […]
By Alex Gwynn Opening Question: Resilience & Motivation Alex: As we reflect during Women’s History Month, how would you define resilience in your own words, and looking back on your journey through law school into leadership, what feels most meaningful about that time, especially what sustained or motivated you to keep moving forward during such […]
By Alex Gwynn For many lawyers, service begins as a requirement and includes pro bono hours, bar expectations and résumé building. Over time, however, service can become something deeper, a professional identity that shapes how we lead, how we practice and how we show up in our communities. On Saturday, February 28, the Young Lawyers […]
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 […]