Retirement
I recently had lunch with a good friend where I, for the first time, spoke seriously about my retirement. By way of background, I am fifty-one years old and…
Breaking Barriers: A Fresh Start for North Carolinians
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from the smallest changes. Session Law 2025-54 might not make the evening news, but for thousands of North…
Good Grief
Grief is something that touches all of us. How we respond — or don’t respond — when we are grieving can be pivotal. At its core, grief is the mental and…
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…