By Michele Livingstone Around 1 in 4 children are food insecure in North Carolina, and over 1.5 million people, from children to seniors, are food insecure. The NCBA YLD’s Legal Feeding Frenzy is an opportunity for the legal community to come together to fight hunger in your local communities. Running for the month of March, […]
By Kristin D. Mitcham Prior to law school, I was the epitome of a healthy person. I ate right, I exercised almost every day, I slept well, and I was well hydrated. I ate all the colors of the rainbow with mostly a plant-based diet and with very little, if any, meat or dairy. I […]
January 23, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion Mixer | Greensboro | 5:30 pm January 23, 2020 | Law Student Division Networking Reception | Cary | 5:00 pm February 5, 2020 | YLD Wellness Flywheel Class & Happy Hour | Charlotte | 6:45 pm February 20, 2020 | “From Attorney to Elected Official” Panel | Charlotte […]
In this season of thanks, the North Carolina Bar Foundation would like to thank the Young Lawyers Division for generously giving of your time to pro bono and public service for the Foundation’s programs and access to justice programs all across the state. Your commitment to serve those who would otherwise not have access to […]
DATES TO KNOW December 11, 2019 |”Pathway to the Judiciary” Panel | Cary | 6:00 pm January 16, 2019 | Lawyers & The Rule of Law I Greensboro I 5:00 pm January 23, 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion Mixer | Greensboro | 5:30 pm January 23, 2020 | Law Student Division Networking Reception | Cary […]
By Bryan Norris You don’t need a doctorate in American History (let alone a law degree) to know the vital role attorneys have played in the development of our nation. And yet, according to recent data, lawyers are considered by the public to contribute less than any other profession to society’s well-being. That negative perception […]
Who are we? Legal LINK is a subcommittee of the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division. Legal LINK stands for Leadership, Information, Networking, and Knowledge. This program is designed to increase interest in legal careers among high school students who are underrepresented in the legal profession. Legal LINK consists of one-hour sessions focused on […]
By Kristen M. Kirby On Saturday, November 16, more than 30 young lawyers from across North Carolina gathered in-person and by phone for the YLD’s winter quarterly meeting in Wilmington. During the meeting, we heard reports from our YLD officers and each of our 14 committees. It is safe to say that our committees have […]
DATES TO KNOW November 14, 2019 | YLD Diversity & Inclusion Know Your Rights Program I Durham I 5:00 pm November 15, 2019 | Legal LINK Information Session | Durham | 12:00 pm November 16, 2019 | YLD Winter Quarterly Meeting | Wilmington | 9:00 am November 16, 2019 | YLD Social & Boat Tour […]
By M. Cabell Clay Join the Young Lawyers Division in Wilmington for our Winter Quarterly Council Meeting and social activities! At the Council Meeting, we will review the current happenings of the YLD and continue with planning for upcoming activities. After conducting business, we will enjoy family friendly social and networking activities. All YLD Members […]