What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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What You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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October 19, 2020 | YLD Professionalism for New Attorneys Social | Zoom | 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE AND SECTION UPDATES
Law Student Outreach Committee: The Law Student Outreach Committee of the Young Lawyers Division has temporarily revamped the Grab a Coffee Program (“GAC Program”) into a new virtual networking opportunity! Instead of meeting in person, attorneys and law students will meet virtually via Zoom or other software agreed upon by the attorney and student. The GAC Program is looking for volunteers who are willing to get together virtually with current law students at a time convenient to both parties. This is a great opportunity to connect with a law student and pass on valuable insight you may have about succeeding in law school, passing the bar exam, or entering the practice of law. This is a one-time only commitment of 30 minutes of your time and could have a lasting impact on a student! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form (law students can sign up here). Volunteers will be notified by email with more information once they are paired with a law student.
By Ben Baldwin, Chair of the NCBA Business Law Section
Hello, fellow Business Law Section members.
I want to put out a loud and emphatic call for volunteers for two important undertakings of our section.
First, as I had mentioned in my Blog post in July, we are in the process of planning the CLE in conjunction with the section’s annual meeting in February 2021 (which will be held in a virtual/online format). We have had some good success recruiting a few members of the planning committee, but we still need more to help in that effort. Whether or not you have had any experience in planning any CLE, if you are at all inclined to give it a try, we would love to hear from you.
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I flunked out of law school in 2014. Now, in 2020, I’m a licensed attorney and a law clerk to the Honorable Reuben F. Young on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The story of how I got to where I am today is significant and life-changing.
We are more than our setbacks. Those of us who have faced a perceived “failure,” including those who have been academically dismissed or had to sit for the bar exam more than once, should stand just as much of a chance as those who did not. “Qualifications” are extremely important, but seeing a person as more than a resume is important, too.
North Carolina Central University School of Law gave me not one but two chances to achieve my dreams. During my 1L year, I did the required reading and prepared to respond to cold calls, but I did not study effectively for exams. I worked hard but not smart, and I was ultimately dismissed. When I was readmitted to law school in 2016, I was so focused on my grades that I did not build my resume by becoming involved in many student organizations or other extracurricular activities. When it was time to apply for post-graduation jobs, I was just an average candidate, but that did not stop Judge Young from giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. In one hiring decision, he changed the whole trajectory of my career.
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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 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 Brittany Mitchell, NCCP.
Position Title: North Carolina Certified Paralegal and Office Manager
Major Duties: I assist lawyers with comprising information and documents for mediation, arbitrations, trials, real estate closings, etc., serve secretarial duties and communicate with clients and potential new clients in reference to auto accidents, business and corporate law, construction litigation, dog bites, fire loss & casualty claims, improperly built or maintained premises, inadequate premises security, lemon law cases, medical malpractice, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, nursing home abuse/neglect, personal injury, slip and fall, traffic violations, trucking accidents, unfair and deceptive trade practices, real estate closings and wrongful death matters. I help manage client files, perform basic office duties, complete banking and office accounting and oversee administrative duties.
The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) is gearing up for another exciting year as one of the most active committees in the North Carolina Bar Association. This year will bring unique challenges for our members. Many of us are still adjusting to the “new normal” of living, working, and educating our children in a digital world due to a global pandemic. We’re also experiencing one of the largest social justice movements in modern history, which has deeply impacted attorneys of color and our allies. Recognizing these challenges, MIP remains more committed than ever to providing a safe, supportive space for our members.
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Ketan Soni and Andrew Brendle Announce New Firm, Soni Brendle, PLLC
Soni Brendle, PLLC opened its doors for business in February of 2020. The firm focuses on family law, business litigation, estate planning and dispute resolution and has offices in both Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Ketan Soni brings 20 years of family law and estate planning experience across North Carolina. His experience includes divorce, separation and premarital agreements, equitable distribution, custody and child support. Ketan frequently mediates for other attorneys as a Superior Court and Family Financial Mediator. He has created the free NC Child Support Calculator, custody calendaring tool, and net income calculator for alimony. Soni has taught CLE and Continuing Mediation Education, including a 40-hour Family Financial Mediation class. Soni graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy.
Andrew Brendle is a trial and appellate lawyer and a family law and business litigator. Prior to the firm, Brendle practiced in Charlotte with Hull & Chandler, P.A. Brendle graduated from Campbell Law School with a Juris Doctorate and from Hampden-Sydney College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Patti Ramseur and Alex Maultsby Open New Firm
Patti Ramseur and Alex Maultsby launched Ramseur Maultsby LLP in September 2020, focusing on employment law, after each practiced for over seventeen years with Smith Moore Leatherwood and, more recently, Fox Rothschild. In their new firm, they will continue to engage in employment litigation, counseling, and training. Patti and Alex are longtime North Carolinians. Ramseur graduated from North Carolina State University and Wake Forest University School of Law; Maultsby graduated from Davidson College and the University of North Carolina School of Law.
I almost hate to bring it up. For two to three years, it was all that any of us, as administrative lawyers, heard, almost ad nauseam. For anyone who attended some kind of national group representing occupational and professional licensing boards, there would be a collective groan when the other attendees found out you were from North Carolina.
Yes, that’s right, I am referring to the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC, truly a seminal case in the area of administrative law and occupational and professional licensing.
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Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
International Law, International Law & Practice, International PracticeWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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Ketan Soni Presents “The New Community Platform”
Health Law SectionWhat You Need to Know About the New Community Platform
This year, the NCBA has switched to a new online community platform. This new community platform for Sections, Divisions and Councils offers many more features than the previous system. Below is a summary of the basics and what you need to know to utilize this platform and its features.
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YLD e-Blast: September 2020
Young Lawyers DivisionBy Christina Cress
DATES TO KNOW
October 2, 2020 | Panel Discussion: “What I Wish I Had Known in Law School” | Zoom | 12:00 p.m.
October 19, 2020 | YLD Professionalism for New Attorneys Social | Zoom | 5:00 p.m.
COMMITTEE AND SECTION UPDATES
Law Student Outreach Committee: The Law Student Outreach Committee of the Young Lawyers Division has temporarily revamped the Grab a Coffee Program (“GAC Program”) into a new virtual networking opportunity! Instead of meeting in person, attorneys and law students will meet virtually via Zoom or other software agreed upon by the attorney and student. The GAC Program is looking for volunteers who are willing to get together virtually with current law students at a time convenient to both parties. This is a great opportunity to connect with a law student and pass on valuable insight you may have about succeeding in law school, passing the bar exam, or entering the practice of law. This is a one-time only commitment of 30 minutes of your time and could have a lasting impact on a student! If you would like to volunteer, please fill out this form (law students can sign up here). Volunteers will be notified by email with more information once they are paired with a law student.
Read more
A Message from the Chair: Two Volunteer Opportunities
Business LawHello, fellow Business Law Section members.
I want to put out a loud and emphatic call for volunteers for two important undertakings of our section.
First, as I had mentioned in my Blog post in July, we are in the process of planning the CLE in conjunction with the section’s annual meeting in February 2021 (which will be held in a virtual/online format). We have had some good success recruiting a few members of the planning committee, but we still need more to help in that effort. Whether or not you have had any experience in planning any CLE, if you are at all inclined to give it a try, we would love to hear from you.
Read more
Fall and Winter Fireside Chats: Vote for Topics Today
Privacy and Data SecurityPrivacy & Data Security International Working Group Committee Chair
The NCBA Privacy & Data Security International Working Group will host Fireside Chats this fall and winter.
Vote for the topics you would like to hear about (you can select more than one topic).
The last day to vote is Wednesday, September 30 at 5 p.m.
We look forward to hearing from you! Click here to take the 1-minute survey.
Thank you.
YLD Member Perspective: A Holistic Approach to Hiring
Featured Posts, Young Lawyers DivisionI flunked out of law school in 2014. Now, in 2020, I’m a licensed attorney and a law clerk to the Honorable Reuben F. Young on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. The story of how I got to where I am today is significant and life-changing.
We are more than our setbacks. Those of us who have faced a perceived “failure,” including those who have been academically dismissed or had to sit for the bar exam more than once, should stand just as much of a chance as those who did not. “Qualifications” are extremely important, but seeing a person as more than a resume is important, too.
North Carolina Central University School of Law gave me not one but two chances to achieve my dreams. During my 1L year, I did the required reading and prepared to respond to cold calls, but I did not study effectively for exams. I worked hard but not smart, and I was ultimately dismissed. When I was readmitted to law school in 2016, I was so focused on my grades that I did not build my resume by becoming involved in many student organizations or other extracurricular activities. When it was time to apply for post-graduation jobs, I was just an average candidate, but that did not stop Judge Young from giving me the opportunity of a lifetime. In one hiring decision, he changed the whole trajectory of my career.
Read more
Paralegal Spotlight: Brittany Mitchell, NCCP
Paralegal DivisionParalegal 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 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 Brittany Mitchell, NCCP.
Position Title: North Carolina Certified Paralegal and Office Manager
Major Duties: I assist lawyers with comprising information and documents for mediation, arbitrations, trials, real estate closings, etc., serve secretarial duties and communicate with clients and potential new clients in reference to auto accidents, business and corporate law, construction litigation, dog bites, fire loss & casualty claims, improperly built or maintained premises, inadequate premises security, lemon law cases, medical malpractice, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, nursing home abuse/neglect, personal injury, slip and fall, traffic violations, trucking accidents, unfair and deceptive trade practices, real estate closings and wrongful death matters. I help manage client files, perform basic office duties, complete banking and office accounting and oversee administrative duties.
Read more
New Year and New Goals for the Minorities in the Profession Committee
Minorities In the ProfessionJasmine McGhee
LaToya Powell
By Jasmine McGhee and LaToya Powell
The Minorities in the Profession Committee (MIP) is gearing up for another exciting year as one of the most active committees in the North Carolina Bar Association. This year will bring unique challenges for our members. Many of us are still adjusting to the “new normal” of living, working, and educating our children in a digital world due to a global pandemic. We’re also experiencing one of the largest social justice movements in modern history, which has deeply impacted attorneys of color and our allies. Recognizing these challenges, MIP remains more committed than ever to providing a safe, supportive space for our members.
Read more
Checking In: September 22, 2020
Checking InCompiled by Jessica Junqueira
Ketan Soni and Andrew Brendle Announce New Firm, Soni Brendle, PLLC
Soni Brendle, PLLC opened its doors for business in February of 2020. The firm focuses on family law, business litigation, estate planning and dispute resolution and has offices in both Charlotte and Winston-Salem.
Ketan Soni brings 20 years of family law and estate planning experience across North Carolina. His experience includes divorce, separation and premarital agreements, equitable distribution, custody and child support. Ketan frequently mediates for other attorneys as a Superior Court and Family Financial Mediator. He has created the free NC Child Support Calculator, custody calendaring tool, and net income calculator for alimony. Soni has taught CLE and Continuing Mediation Education, including a 40-hour Family Financial Mediation class. Soni graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy.
Andrew Brendle is a trial and appellate lawyer and a family law and business litigator. Prior to the firm, Brendle practiced in Charlotte with Hull & Chandler, P.A. Brendle graduated from Campbell Law School with a Juris Doctorate and from Hampden-Sydney College with a Bachelor of Arts in political science.
Patti Ramseur and Alex Maultsby Open New Firm
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DB II: Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Back in the Water
Administrative LawI almost hate to bring it up. For two to three years, it was all that any of us, as administrative lawyers, heard, almost ad nauseam. For anyone who attended some kind of national group representing occupational and professional licensing boards, there would be a collective groan when the other attendees found out you were from North Carolina.
Yes, that’s right, I am referring to the United States Supreme Court’s opinion in North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners v. FTC, truly a seminal case in the area of administrative law and occupational and professional licensing.
Read more