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2020 Legal Legends of Color Honorees Announced
The word “change” has various definitions, but my favorite expression of change is “to shift; to undergo transformation or transition.” We can…
Let’s Hang Out!
The NCBA has been hard at work during this pandemic to bring current information, resources, practice tips, professional vitality publications, and wellness…
A Geezer Lawyer’s Letter to a 3L
UNC School of Law ’78 Dear Megan, Congratulations on completion of your 2L year! The rest of your law school career will pass a lot faster than you might…
BarCARES is Here for You
Do you need a listening ear during this time? BarCARES is here for you now and always to provide support during any difficult time. Available 24/7 via…
Chief Justice Beasley’s COVID-19 Task Force and the Practice of Family Law
These are tough times. We have been forced to deal with the uncertainty and disruption surrounding this public health threat. Some of us have lost a loved one…
New Office! Wedding Venue! Say What?
Recently, Smith Debnam introduced attorney Liz Blackwell, who joined Smith Debnam alumnus and “rejoinder,” Ron Jones, in the newly staked out Charleston,…
Prioritize Preparedness: Hurricane Season Preparation During a Pandemic
This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3-9), and although COVID-19 is dominating our news channels and conversations, we should not let it overshadow…
Why Do I Care More Than They Do? A Young Lawyer’s First Attempt at Coaching High School Mock Trial
As lawyers, we preach philanthropy and public service on a regular basis, but we often are so overburdened with deadlines, paperwork, and research that…
May is NCBA Member Appreciation Month!
Just because we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it doesn’t mean we forgot about Member Appreciation Month. This May, we are celebrating you for…
Educated Users Are the Best Defense Against Phishing And Ransomware
Ransomware has been an ongoing threat to law firms for years.[1] Once impacted by this form of attack, law firms struggle with issues such as how to pay…