Entries by NCBA YLD

Lean In, Link Up: The Young Lawyer’s Guide to Leadership

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 […]

Breaking Barriers: A Fresh Start for North Carolinians

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 […]

New Job, New Opportunity for Growth

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 […]

November DEI Newsletter

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 […]