W. Bain Jones Jr.
Ann B. Wall: Recipient of the 2023 Administrative Law Award of Excellence
Ann Wall is the 2023 recipient of the Award of Excellence. Ann was admitted to practice law in 1978. She has devoted her career to government service and…
A Balanced Life
Our world seems in great turmoil. The United States appears to be challenged by nations with very different political and social objectives. Various outlets…
Access to Our Courts
This past year, the North Carolina Bar Association focused on access to our courts. The North Carolina State Bar also is evaluating this important subject. As…
Important Rule Changes for the Rules Review Commission And Update on Rules Checklist
At the November 17, 2022, meeting of the Rules Review Commission, it was announced that at the December 15, 2022, meeting, the Commission will review proposed…
The Administrative Law Section Council’s 2023 Legislative Discussion
At the Administrative Law Section Council Meeting on October 27, 2022, we were honored to have Representative Sarah Stevens speak to the Council. She outlined…
The Pursuit of Truth
The pursuit of truth is the cornerstone of law. At North Carolina’s inception and when the present Constitution was enacted in the 1800s, this guiding…
Building for a Better Tomorrow
As I begin my year as your Chair, I am humbled to have this honor to serve such a talented, committed group of attorneys. I have been privileged to work with…
Phyllis Pickett: A Woman for All Seasons
Having grown up in the Burgaw area of North Carolina, Phyllis Pickett saw a very diverse profile of North Carolina in the early years of her life. She…
We Must Embrace Diversity To Meet Today’s Challenges
While seeing “The Darkest Hour,” the award-nominated movie about the early months of World War II in Britain, I was impressed that Winston Churchill chose…