By Samantha Gordon As attorneys, we have a unique superpower. We have the power to practice the law. Through Wills for Heroes, you can use that superpower for the greater good and be a hero to the heroes in your community. When you were in law school, Wills for Heroes may have been a pro […]
By Lauren Jones I didn’t know anyone when I moved from Illinois to North Carolina for law school. As if being a 1L isn’t terrifying enough, the old adage I kept hearing, that “It’s not what you know, but who you know,” made the prospect of networking feel intimidating and mysterious. However, through NCBA’s Grab-A-Coffee […]
By Taylor Dewberry and Shameka Rolla A natural disaster doesn’t end when the wind dies down or the flooding subsides. For the individuals, families, and communities affected, the disaster can drag on for months, even years. Issues of inequity and unequal access to information/resources are further exacerbated by such disasters and often result in unequal […]
By Lisa M. Williford 1. Resolution 22-8YL: Urges the Biden Administration to cancel student loan debt and Congress to adopt legislation that reduces all student loan debt and cancellation for public service borrowers. 2. Resolution 22-9YL: Urges all national, state, and local bar associations to establish a professional advancement program for new and young lawyers […]
By Matt Meinel and Alex Gwynn 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 to connect […]
By Lisa M. Williford Welcome to the NCBA YLD 2022-23 bar year! As I noted in my speech during the NCBA Annual Meeting, our focus this year is on “Rebuilding Our Community.” Let me share with you how we plan to achieve that goal: Foundation. Strategy. Engagement. Great communities are built on strong foundations, and […]
By Kayla Britt and Matt Meinel The YLD’s Law Student Outreach Committee is continuing its flagship Grab-a-Coffee Program (“GaC”) over the summer! GaC is a statewide program that pairs law students with practicing attorneys based on their practice area(s) of interest. Discussion topics may include the attorney’s path to their current employment, what the practice is […]
By Desirae Hutchinson, Robyn Sanders, Sloan Carpenter, and Larissa Mañón Mervin Desirae Hutchinson Where do you work and what is your job title? I work at Cape Fear Valley Health System and am Assistant Counsel there. What type of law do you practice? Healthcare/ In-house counsel What do you enjoy doing out of the office? […]
This piece was selected as the winning entry in the YLD’s 2022 Writing Competition. By Natalia Talbot By the time I retire from practicing law, I envision a legal profession that values and prioritizes mental health. My vision is motivated by personal loss and experience, and a sincere hope for change.[1] Just before dawn on […]
By Claire O’Brien and Michael Cohen The NCBA YLD is pleased to announce the winner of our 2022 Writing Competition: Natalia Talbot, “My Vision for the Legal Profession: Prioritizing Attorney Mental Health.” Natalia’s piece addresses the critical issue of attorney mental health. She shares her own journey, identifies important resources, and proposes specific steps we […]