Each year our Nominations Committee takes nominations for new council members and a slate of officers for the council. Council membership requires membership in the NCBA and the Labor & Employment Section, attendance at four council meetings scheduled around the state each year, and willingness to serve a three-year term.
We are also looking for folks interested in serving on the section’s committees. Council seats are limited, but there is no lack of committee opportunities. It’s a terrific opportunity to get involved and help grow the section.
If you are interested in being a council member or serving on a committee, please call Griff Morgan at (336) 714-4488 or email him at [email protected]. You can also contact Julianne Dambro at (919) 657-1587 or [email protected]. Once you reach out, we will share your name with the Nominations Committee.
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We all have that one mentor whose guidance has been invaluable to our professional advancement or simply an individual who we have admired from afar, and we all like to have our efforts recognized. Now is the time to acknowledge that person. We are now accepting nominations for the North Carolina Bar Association Administrative Law Award for Excellence.
This award was established in 2017 by the Administrative Law Section Council to honor an attorney:
(a) who has practiced administrative or regulatory law for at least ten years and who has continuous experience in this practice;
(b) who is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Administrative Law Section;
(c) who has an exemplary record and reputation in the legal community and follows the highest ethical standards;
(d) who has an exemplary record of active participation in the efforts to improve the administrative and regulatory process for regulators, the regulated public, the citizens of North Carolina and in the interests of justice.
Please note that award nominees must be residents of the state of North Carolina and must also be nominated by a member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar Association.
*Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 1, 2021.
Please click here to access the nomination form. Submit completed nomination forms to Lauren Colvard, Communities Manager, at [email protected].
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What’s the easiest, most fun and rewarding pro bono volunteer opportunity for in-house counsel? 4ALL! And the signature annual Statewide Service Day for the North Carolina Bar Foundation is coming up soon: Friday, March 5, 2021!
Volunteers throughout the state will provide free legal information all day. It’s a great opportunity for North Carolina lawyers to provide a valuable service and to have a good time doing it. And in case you have any lingering hesitation, just keep reading:
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Paralegal Spotlight is the Division’s monthly publication designed to share Division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little bit about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
Every first Friday of May, the American Bar Association hosts Law Day to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. Law Day 2021 will focus on “reminding us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.” During the North Carolina Bar Association’s Law Week, the Liberty Bell Committee hosts several competitions to recognize students and legal professionals throughout the state who have dedicated their time to pursuing justice and being a voice for all. The committee is excited to announce that it will be hosting this year’s Law Day celebration on Friday, May 7, 2021. Please see a list of competitions for students and legal professionals below.
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Each year the International Law Section’s Law School Liaison Committee organizes panels of international attorneys to speak to each of the North Carolina Law Schools. This year will be somewhat different as we anticipate that any panels we are able to arrange will be held virtually.
The Panels are composed of 3-4 international attorneys from our section who would be willing to speak to law students about their international legal careers and the opportunities in the international legal arena. Many students would like to have an international legal career but don’t know where to start, what the opportunities are, how to prepare or what to expect. The panelists’ experiences can address these issues in an informal forum.
Typically, each panelist would talk for a few minutes about their backgrounds, their international practice, how they got involved in international law and opportunities they see. The conversation is then opened to Q&A. It is a rewarding experience that provides information on your international careers, international legal career opportunities and career suggestions and advice.
Presently, we are looking for volunteers for the following:
Elon School of Lawvirtualpanel on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. (2-3 panelists needed).
If you are interested in serving on a panel, please reach out to Laura Burton ([email protected]). We appreciate your willingness to volunteer.
Are you interested in understanding more about criminal court case processing in North Carolina? Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, the Paralegal Division blog is publishing a three-part series the first three weeks of February. The series includes an overview of the following:
Part I: Infraction Case Processing
Part II: Misdemeanor Case Processing
Part III: Felony Case Processing
The information below provides a general overview of criminal processing in North Carolina. It is not a substitute for reviewing the specific requirements contained in the North Carolina General Statutes and the opinions of the North Carolina appellate courts. Please also be aware that procedural nuances may vary among North Carolina’s one hundred counties.
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Please make plans to attend the 25th Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium on March 4-5, 2021. The symposium will be a live webcast and will include sessions on special needs planning, NC Medicaid transformation, and ethical considerations for guardianships. Also included are a Technology Hour and an Elder Law Specialization Panel. Hope to see you virtually there!
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On February 19 at 6 p.m., Elon Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a panel about legal careers in college sports featuring Jeffrey Poulard, Compliance Officer at Rutgers. Poulard has a J.D. from William & Mary School of Law. His career includes work with the University of Maryland, the NCAA and the NFL.
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Do you know of someone in our section who goes beyond the call of their duties and embodies the very spirit of what we do? Has a section member provided exemplary service to the profession of family law, as well as their local and broader communities? If so, we encourage you to consider nominating them for the 2021 Family Law Section Distinguished Service Award.
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Nominations for Section Council Members
Labor & Employment LawHi everyone!
Each year our Nominations Committee takes nominations for new council members and a slate of officers for the council. Council membership requires membership in the NCBA and the Labor & Employment Section, attendance at four council meetings scheduled around the state each year, and willingness to serve a three-year term.
We are also looking for folks interested in serving on the section’s committees. Council seats are limited, but there is no lack of committee opportunities. It’s a terrific opportunity to get involved and help grow the section.
If you are interested in being a council member or serving on a committee, please call Griff Morgan at (336) 714-4488 or email him at [email protected]. You can also contact Julianne Dambro at (919) 657-1587 or [email protected]. Once you reach out, we will share your name with the Nominations Committee.
Award for Excellence 2020-21 Nominations: Acknowledge the Good Work of a Colleague
Administrative LawWe all have that one mentor whose guidance has been invaluable to our professional advancement or simply an individual who we have admired from afar, and we all like to have our efforts recognized. Now is the time to acknowledge that person. We are now accepting nominations for the North Carolina Bar Association Administrative Law Award for Excellence.
This award was established in 2017 by the Administrative Law Section Council to honor an attorney:
(a) who has practiced administrative or regulatory law for at least ten years and who has continuous experience in this practice;
(b) who is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Administrative Law Section;
(c) who has an exemplary record and reputation in the legal community and follows the highest ethical standards;
(d) who has an exemplary record of active participation in the efforts to improve the administrative and regulatory process for regulators, the regulated public, the citizens of North Carolina and in the interests of justice.
Please note that award nominees must be residents of the state of North Carolina and must also be nominated by a member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar Association.
*Nominations will be accepted through Monday, March 1, 2021.
Please click here to access the nomination form. Submit completed nomination forms to Lauren Colvard, Communities Manager, at [email protected].
Looking for a Chance to Give Back? 4ALL is Coming Up!
Corporate CounselWhat’s the easiest, most fun and rewarding pro bono volunteer opportunity for in-house counsel? 4ALL! And the signature annual Statewide Service Day for the North Carolina Bar Foundation is coming up soon: Friday, March 5, 2021!
Volunteers throughout the state will provide free legal information all day. It’s a great opportunity for North Carolina lawyers to provide a valuable service and to have a good time doing it. And in case you have any lingering hesitation, just keep reading:
Read more
Paralegal Spotlight: Courtney Emmons
Paralegal DivisionBy the Communications Committee
Paralegal Spotlight is the Division’s monthly publication designed to share Division members’ stories with colleagues, inspire present and future paralegal professionals, and strengthen awareness of the profession and association.
Each month we select one amazing paralegal from among our membership and ask them to share a little bit about their personal and professional life. Join Paralegal Spotlight as we learn more about member talents, skills, personal and professional goals, technology tips, accomplishments, volunteer work, and more.
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Courtney Emmons.
Read more
Advancing the Rule of Law Now – Law Day 2021
Young Lawyers DivisionEvery first Friday of May, the American Bar Association hosts Law Day to celebrate the role of law in our society and to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. Law Day 2021 will focus on “reminding us that we the people share the responsibility to promote the rule of law, defend liberty, and pursue justice.” During the North Carolina Bar Association’s Law Week, the Liberty Bell Committee hosts several competitions to recognize students and legal professionals throughout the state who have dedicated their time to pursuing justice and being a voice for all. The committee is excited to announce that it will be hosting this year’s Law Day celebration on Friday, May 7, 2021. Please see a list of competitions for students and legal professionals below.
Read more
Volunteers Needed – Elon Law Panel, March 3, 2021
International Law, International Law & Practice, International PracticeEach year the International Law Section’s Law School Liaison Committee organizes panels of international attorneys to speak to each of the North Carolina Law Schools. This year will be somewhat different as we anticipate that any panels we are able to arrange will be held virtually.
The Panels are composed of 3-4 international attorneys from our section who would be willing to speak to law students about their international legal careers and the opportunities in the international legal arena. Many students would like to have an international legal career but don’t know where to start, what the opportunities are, how to prepare or what to expect. The panelists’ experiences can address these issues in an informal forum.
Typically, each panelist would talk for a few minutes about their backgrounds, their international practice, how they got involved in international law and opportunities they see. The conversation is then opened to Q&A. It is a rewarding experience that provides information on your international careers, international legal career opportunities and career suggestions and advice.
Presently, we are looking for volunteers for the following:
If you are interested in serving on a panel, please reach out to Laura Burton ([email protected]). We appreciate your willingness to volunteer.
Three-Part Series: Criminal Case Processing in North Carolina, Part III – Felonies
Paralegal DivisionBy the North Carolina Judicial Branch
Are you interested in understanding more about criminal court case processing in North Carolina? Courtesy of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, the Paralegal Division blog is publishing a three-part series the first three weeks of February. The series includes an overview of the following:
Part I: Infraction Case Processing
Part II: Misdemeanor Case Processing
Part III: Felony Case Processing
The information below provides a general overview of criminal processing in North Carolina. It is not a substitute for reviewing the specific requirements contained in the North Carolina General Statutes and the opinions of the North Carolina appellate courts. Please also be aware that procedural nuances may vary among North Carolina’s one hundred counties.
Read more
Join Us for the 25th Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium
Elder & Special Needs LawPlease make plans to attend the 25th Annual Elder & Special Needs Law Symposium on March 4-5, 2021. The symposium will be a live webcast and will include sessions on special needs planning, NC Medicaid transformation, and ethical considerations for guardianships. Also included are a Technology Hour and an Elder Law Specialization Panel. Hope to see you virtually there!
For more information and to register, click here: https://cle.ncbar.org/courses/27400.
Elon Law SELS Presents “Legal Careers in College Sports”
Sports & Entertainment Law SectionOn February 19 at 6 p.m., Elon Law’s Sports and Entertainment Law Society will host a panel about legal careers in college sports featuring Jeffrey Poulard, Compliance Officer at Rutgers. Poulard has a J.D. from William & Mary School of Law. His career includes work with the University of Maryland, the NCAA and the NFL.
Please see below for more information.
Calling All Nominations for the 2021 Family Law Section Distinguished Service Award
Family Law SectionLarissa Mervin
Afi Johnson-Parris
By Larissa Mervin and Afi Johnson-Parris
Do you know of someone in our section who goes beyond the call of their duties and embodies the very spirit of what we do? Has a section member provided exemplary service to the profession of family law, as well as their local and broader communities? If so, we encourage you to consider nominating them for the 2021 Family Law Section Distinguished Service Award.
Read more