Government & Public Sector Section
North Carolina’s 2026 Budget Bill Makes Sweeping Changes to Land Use and Zoning Law: What Local Governments Need to Know
The North Carolina General Assembly’s 2026 budget bill — the 2026 Appropriations Act, Session Law 2026-41 (Senate Bill 257) — was signed into law on…
Lost in the Legal Wilderness? This CLE Is Your Survival Guide
Budget impasses. Shifting case law. AI tools everyone’s talking about, but no one’s explained. If you’re a government attorney in North Carolina, you…
The Law on Tape: How to Secure Police Recordings the Right Way
Imagine you have a new client who comes to your office seeking help following an auto accident that involved a family member. During the initial consultation,…
A Note from the Government & Public Sector Section Council Chair!
My name is Jasmine McGhee. I’m honored to serve as the Chair of the NCBA’s Government and Public Sector Section this year. The work of the Section is…
District 18’s Justice Is Blind Clerkship Opens Eyes and Minds
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with the judges of District 18 in a program led by Judge Scarlett and Judge Pendergrass called “Justice is…
How to Apply for Admission to Federal Courts
Efficiency is a lawyer’s best friend. Below, you will find a cheat sheet with information and resources you need to apply for admission to the United States…
“Yellowstone” Meets North Carolina: Condemnation Law on the Ranch and the Road
Television dramas rarely get the law exactly right, but sometimes they spark conversations that resonate with those of us in practice. The series Yellowstone…
Harnessing the Potential of Early Career Attorneys in a Municipal Law Office
Look around any municipal law conference, and it is clear that the municipal field tends to hire mid-to-late career attorneys. But how does an office build…
NCBA + NCDOJ On-Demand Panel Series
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Government and Public Sector Section is proud to present the North Carolina Department of Justice (NCDOJ) On-Demand…
My Summer With North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services: A Reflection on Public Service Law
This summer, I had the privilege of working with North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services (NCPLS), an organization committed to providing legal assistance to…