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…
How Young Lawyers Can Build a Construction Practice
For young lawyers, construction law may seem like a difficult field to enter. It has its own vocabulary, its own documents, and its own pace. Clients often…
Checking In: March 24, 2026
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Smith Debnam Selects Partner Melissa Tulis Smith is now a partner with the firm. Smith has been a part of the firm’s Consumer…
Bridging Perspectives: Building Skills, Communities and Connection — 2026 Program in Review
This year’s Dispute Resolution Section program brought together mediators and attorneys from across North Carolina for a full day of practical learning,…
Practice Innovation: The North Carolina Supreme Court’s New Commission
I. Introduction Access to legal services remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the American legal system. Across the country, courts,…
Modular Construction in North Carolina
The use of the modular construction method is on the rise with both commercial and residential builders in North Carolina. Benefitting contractors and owners…
Why Being Together Matters: Reflections on the NCBA Real Property Section Annual Meeting and Scholarship Opportunities to Attend
Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association Real Property Section’s Annual Meeting brings attorneys from across our State together for learning and…
Title, Trusts, Transfers and Terrorists: Legislation That Could Affect Your Practice
Attorneys in substantially all practice areas handle or review deeds, leases and contracts or clients in distress about matters (family law, trespassers,…
Paralegal Spotlight: LJ Frederick
Lajon E. Frederick (“LJ”) is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal at Fresh Start Family Law. LJ has an undeniable passion for family law and client…
Get to Know WIP Members Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla
This month, we are excited to introduce two WIP members: Kristy Sides and Kasey McCalla! Kristy Meares Sides What law school did you attend, and what was your…