Entries by Paralegals

Announcement of the 2024-2025 Premier Pass Giveaway Winners!

By the Scholarship Committee The Scholarship Committee would like to thank those who took the time to submit applications for the 2024-2025 Premier Pass Giveaway. We had a total of 90 applications submitted! What is the Premier Pass? The Premier Pass is valued at $350 and is an exclusive NCBA member benefit providing you unlimited […]

Chair Wrap-up for the 2023-2024 Bar Year

By Lakisha Chichester As we bring the 2023-24 bar year to a close, it is my pleasure to share with you the Paralegal Division’s achievements. This year has been filled with significant milestones, professional growth opportunities, and social activities that have strengthened our division and supported our members. Our collective efforts have made a meaningful […]

Outstanding Paralegal Pro Bono Service Award Winner: Andrea M. Blosser

By Peggy Pardue on behalf of the Communications Committee The North Carolina Bar Association’s Pro Bono Committee announced the winner of its Outstanding Paralegal Pro Bono Service Award, which recognizes a paralegal who has proven to be dedicated to providing pro bono legal services. The qualifications for this award include volunteering “a substantial amount of time […]

Power Hour: Who Needs It?

By Kimberly M. Johnson Is there a reason why you have not registered and viewed the latest Power Hour? Is it the time? It always starts at noon. Is it the topic? The Power Hour sessions look into an interesting array of topics. In our most recent Power Hour, Judge Dietz shared his knowledge about […]

Volunteer to Prepare Expunction Petitions Remotely

By Rachel Royal  On March 9, 2024, the Charlotte Expunction Clinic will again be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. This project is a partnership of the following organizations: the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (the “Advocacy Center”), the SelfServe Center, and the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Public […]

Tamesa Richmond’s Journey to Becoming a Paralegal

By the Communications Committee with an introduction by Peggy Pardue Tamesa Richmond has been a North Carolina Certified Paralegal for six years but has been in the legal field for 23 years. She works remotely as a corporate paralegal for Medterra CBD, LLC, which is based out of Irvine, California. Tamesa graduated from the University […]

Almendarez Nominated for the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification Vacancy

By the Paralegal Division Council The Paralegal Division nominates Shawana W. Almendarez, NCCP, for consideration for the North Carolina State Bar Board of Paralegal Certification vacancy. Shawana is committed to the paralegal profession, the legal community, and the general public. Shawana has been a paralegal for 23 years. She has held her North Carolina State […]

Volunteer to Prepare Expunction Petitions Remotely

By Rachel Royal On September 23, 2023, the Charlotte Expunction Clinic will again be held at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse. This project is a partnership of the following organizations: the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (the “Advocacy Center”), the SelfServe Center, and the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Public […]

Jennifer Smith-Sutphin’s Journey to Becoming a Paralegal

By the Communications Committee Jennifer is a Certified Paralegal in North Carolina and South Carolina and has been a paralegal for 25 years. She also received her Advanced Certified Paralegal Certification in Trial Practice, Land Use, and Real Property through the National Association of Legal Assistants. Jennifer attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte […]