Take Care of Yourself

A good hairstyle (or cut) is the gateway to a positive self-image. Your self-image is the armor needed to battle the ups and downs in the workplace and in…

Get to Know WIP Members Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla

This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla! Kristy Meares Sides What law school did you attend, and what was your…

Asked and Answered: WIP Committee Members Share Their Goals for 2026

For our first post of 2026, we asked our Committee members for input. Below are the questions we asked and the responses we received. Enjoy reading about what…

Get to Know WIP Members Ashley Oldfield and Amy Schaefer

This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Ashley Oldfield and Amy Schaefer! Ashley Oldfield What law school did you attend, and what was your…

Get to Know WIP Member Joyce Glass

What law school did you attend, and what year did you graduate? Hofstra Law, 1998. Describe what a typical workday is like for you.  A typical workday…

Dear NCBA WIP . . .

As a reminder, as part of a blog series, we’ve invited members of the NCBA Women in the Profession (WIP) Committee to share their insights on common…

Find Your Gold Star Moment

It’s 2025. Are you feeling good? How is your self-esteem? Self-esteem is your subjective sense of overall personal worth or value. According to Kendra…

Dear NCBA WIP . . .

As a reminder, as part of a monthly blog series, we’ve invited members of the NCBA Women in the Profession (WIP) Committee to share their insights on common…

How to Survive Practicing Law While Being a Caregiver – Part 2

Parenting is hard. I am the last parent to pick up my children from daycare. Parenting as an attorney is hard. I miss my children’s activities to meet work…

Get To Know Nancy Mayer

What law school did you attend and what was your graduation year? North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2006. Describe a typical work day for you.…