By Bonnie Keen The legal profession has some of the most overwhelming workloads. It can be easy to get caught up in overscheduling and becoming stressed before the end of the day. Often, the amount of time tasks will take is underestimated, which leaves employees playing catch up or lawyers having to stay late at […]
By the Scholarship Committee and Communications Committee The Scholarship Committee had several excellent student essays submitted for the Spring 2024 Paralegal Division Student Scholarship. This fall’s topic was “The Importance of Networking: Building Connections in the Working World.” The Paralegal Division is proud to announce that Lathie Forrester is the winner of the Spring 2024 […]
By Rachel L. Royal The legal field is notoriously slow to change, particularly with technology, and the use of AI is no exception. When I first heard about ChatGPT in 2022, I was staunchly against using it. My resistance stemmed from various reasons, but chiefly, I felt like it was “cheating.” Because I have always […]
By Tina Dadio and Kimberly M. Johnson The NCBA Paralegal Division is thrilled to announce the members of the Survey Committee, a dedicated team focused on gathering and analyzing feedback from our members across the state. This initiative aims to ensure our members’ needs and interests are at the forefront of our programs, events, and […]
By Alice L. Johnson Dear Paralegal Division Members: My name is Alice Johnson, and I am honored to serve as your Chair for the 2024-2025 bar year. We look forward to your involvement with the Paralegal Division and are grateful for your support. Your 2024-2025 Officers and Council Members are:
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 […]
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 […]
By the Communications Committee On June 21, 2024, Margaret “Peggy” Pardue was recognized as the 2024 Distinguished Paralegal Award recipient by the North Carolina Bar Association (“NCBA”). Pardue was nominated by Kristin Hampson, her attorney for whom she has spent the past 21 years supporting at Hampson Family Law in Raleigh. Hampson was proud to […]
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 […]
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 […]