Alex Gwynn
There’s Room at the Table: What’s Your Signature Dish?
The MIP Invitation We’ve all heard the familiar expression, “There’s room at the table.” It is an invitation that conveys inclusion, opportunity, and…
Welcome Home: MIP Starts the Bar Year in Rhythm
What Does “Welcome Home” Feel Like? For members of the Minorities in the Profession Committee, it might sound like Whitney Houston, Wu-Tang Clan, Bun B,…
Opening Doors for Generations: Remembering Legal Legend Charles Edison Smith
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession Committee joins the North Carolina legal community in remembering Professor Charles Edison…
What Asheville Revealed About the Future of Legal Leadership
The future of legal leadership is not being shaped in isolation; it is being built in real time at the intersection of crisis response, community engagement…
Building Pathways: Durham County Youth Home and the Future of the Profession
Mentorship, lived experience and service came together last summer to break barriers and expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through the…
Redefining Resilience: A Conversation with YLD Chair Sheila Spence on Reflections for Women’s History Month
Opening Question: Resilience & Motivation Alex: As we reflect during Women’s History Month, how would you define resilience in your own words, and…
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…
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, Building Purpose: Turning Challenges into Opportunities in Times of Uncertainty
When the path forward feels uncertain, opportunity is born. Every challenge is a chance to build purpose, strengthen community, and lead through service. The…
October is Pro Bono Month – A Time to Harvest Justice!
As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air sets in, October brings more than just pumpkins and spooky decorations—it’s also Pro Bono Month, a…