By Nisel N. Desai I vividly recall the validation and fellowship I experienced after serving in my first Wills For Heroes Clinic during my second year of law school. Classmates forged bonds with each other, and attorneys seemed reenergized by the mission of these clinics—to help first responders ensure that their final wishes are honored. […]
By Finley Funsten The quarantine 15, the freshman 15, the “it’s tailgating season” 15 . . . whatever you want to call it, weight gain is a fixed science. It comes down to energy balance: consuming more calories than you expend. But managing this during quarantine can be simple! From my professional perspective, it boils […]
By Samantha E. Gordon One word has been on everyone’s mind lately: Coronavirus. When will the stay-at-home orders be lifted? When can I go to the grocery store without worrying about whether I will find toilet paper? When can I go eat at my favorite restaurant again or will my favorite restaurant even be open […]
By Lisa Arthur YLD Division Director and avid runner If you’re like me, you’re probably feeling a lot of things right now. Uncertainty is now the new normal, and lawyers are not the best with uncertainty. So how are you coping with the new normal? Let me make a suggestion: exercise. In the midst of […]
By Erin Garber As everyone knows by now, we have been ordered to stay at home until April 31, 2020 (and let’s hope it ends there). So, what does that mean for your fitness and wellness? We have an answer for you: the fitness world and your wellness aren’t going away. At SweatNET, we’re doing […]
As a way to stay connected and highlight your wellness while isolated under the state’s Stay at Home Order, from April 1 through May 3, the NCBA YLD is inviting all young lawyers to upload their wellness-related activities through Strava, an app designed to connect and track exercises using GPS data. Strava is completely free […]
By Michele Livingstone and Erin Ball CONGRATULATIONS! And, thank you. With your help, the Legal Feeding Frenzy has surpassed its original goal of $75,000 / 300,000 pounds of food! There are now 2 days left in the frenzy! There is no denying that we have entered an unprecedented and unpredictable time as a result of COVID-19. But we […]
By Michele Livingstone and Will Quick We are in unprecedented times with COVID-19 (Coronavirus). It is now more important than ever that we help our neighbors and those who are not as fortunate. I am confident that each of you is doing your part. Even in the best of times, however, over 1.5 Million North […]
By Andrew Atkins Note: An earlier version of this post included information about the Moot Court Competition. This event has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more here. In addition, the Liberty Bell Award Subcommittee of the Young Lawyers Division’s Law Week/Liberty Bell Committee is seeking nominations for the Liberty Bell […]
By Rachel Matesic February 20, 2020 | “From Attorney to Elected Official” Panel | Charlotte | 6:00 p.m. February 26, 2020 | North Carolina Bar Exam | Raleigh | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. February 28, 2020 | Legal Feeding Frenzy Kick-Off | Raleigh | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. March 26, 2020 | Insurance Law […]