Young Lawyers Division
Making Service Your Professional Identity, Not an Add-On
For many lawyers, service begins as a requirement and includes pro bono hours, bar expectations and résumé building. Over time, however, service can become…
Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Judge Tia Hudgins Taylor
The NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s DEI Committee is proud to celebrate Black History Month. Black History Month is a time to honor the legacy, contributions…
Resolutions With Results: Kick Off 2026 with YLD’s Legal Feeding Frenzy
Each March, the NCBA Young Lawyers Division (YLD) partners with Feeding the Carolinas to host the North Carolina Legal Feeding Frenzy, a statewide initiative…
Breaking Barriers Through Connection: How NCBA YLD’s Grab-A-Coffee Program Brings Mentorship to Life
For many law students, building a professional network can feel daunting, especially when starting out in a new city or navigating the demanding early years…
Searching for Volunteers for the Grab-a-Coffee Program — Spring 2026
Do you have time to grab a cup of coffee? Instead of taking this one to-go, how about spending thirty meaningful minutes with a future lawyer? A half hour of…
Volunteer With the Law Week and Liberty Bell Committee in 2026!
Each year, the Law Week and Liberty Bell Committee of the Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association leads the state’s celebration of Law…
Right on Brand: A Conversation With the Honorable Allegra Collins
When you see a check mark, you think? Nike. Four interlocked rings? Audi. A big yellow M? McDonalds. Branding speaks before words do. In the legal profession,…
Lean In, Link Up: The Young Lawyer’s Guide to Leadership
Back on September 13, 2025, I found myself in a lively conversation with community leaders in Durham at a Meet and Greet with the City of Durham’s Human…
Breaking Barriers: A Fresh Start for North Carolinians
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from the smallest changes. Session Law 2025-54 might not make the evening news, but for thousands of North…
On The Horizon: The Young Lawyers Division’s Upcoming DEI Programming
Hi everyone! As we step into December, Tia and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the DEI Committee’s first…