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 […]
By Clare Magee and Catherine Clodfelter When we gather as lawyers, we have a chance to demonstrate organization and self-regulation that is respectful of the rules through which we organize, and respectful of each other. But to do that, we must first gather. Last year, we served as the co-chairs of the Young Lawyers’ Division […]
By Huma Khursheed and Katherine Copeland Hello NCBA Community, We, Katherine Copeland and Huma Khursheed, are the new co-chairs of the Wellness Committee within the Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association. We look forward to serving you in this capacity. As a brief introduction, we met during the time that our judicial […]
By Alex Gwynn When the path forward feels uncertain, opportunity is born. Every challenge is a chance to build purpose, strengthen community, and lead through service. The YLD Pro Bono Leadership Cohort Application (2025-2026) is an opportunity to turn uncertainty into impact, for yourself and for others. I was in my third year of law […]
By Taylor Gibbs and Tia Overway Greetings, everyone! In line with our goal of increasing visibility within the NCBA, we are excited to share an upcoming virtual event that we’d love for you to attend. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 12, from 5 to 6 p.m. for “Bridging the Gap: Wisdom from the Bench […]