North Carolina Traffic Law For New Attorneys
Few attorneys enter law school dreaming of being traffic lawyers, yet traffic cases form a large portion of daily district court practice across North…
The Chair’s Column: My Heroes Are Privacy Attorneys
Is it just me, or is there nothing better than a story about a team of distinct personalities who come together — each with unique skills — and form an…
On The Horizon: The Young Lawyers Division’s Upcoming DEI Programming
Hi everyone! As we step into December, Tia and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the DEI Committee’s first…
Enhanced Life Estate “Lady Bird” Deeds in North Carolina: Historical Roots and Defining Their Legal Validity
In my experience working with estate planning, estate administration, and real estate attorneys, I have found that the discussion and use of Lady Bird Deeds,…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Mark Kinghorn
Mark Kinghorn is equal parts litigator, connector, and community advocate. As a partner at McGuireWoods and Chair of the Financial Services & Securities…
The Spirit of Giving: NCBA’s New U.S. Tax Court Calendar Call Program
Of the three forums for judicial review of a federal tax dispute, only the Tax Court is a pre-payment forum, meaning a taxpayer can have a tax case heard by…
From the Workplace to 1L: Your Guide for Going Back to Law School
So, you think you want to go to law school — congrats! But, you are nervous to go back to school after time in the “real world.” Whether you’ve spent…
16 Years in the Trenches: Reflections From a 2009-Vintage Family Law Lawyer
I started practicing law the same year that the iPhone 3G came out, and everyone thought the economy was just taking a long weekend. A lot has changed —…
2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipient Spotlight Series: Meet Aaliyah LeCompte
Aaliyah LeCompte is a second-year law student at North Carolina Central University School of Law (“NCCU Law”). Her passion for serving others began even…
Checking In: November 25, 2025
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Baker Donelson Adds New Shareholder John David “J.D.” Koesters has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder. He will practice…