NC Reforms Intestacy Laws for Children Born to Unwed Fathers
Background North Carolina has rather archaic laws regarding paternity and legitimization. In estate and probate matters, these issues arise when a father dies…
Get to Know WIP Member Joyce Glass
What law school did you attend, and what year did you graduate? Hofstra Law, 1998. Describe what a typical workday is like for you. A typical workday…
The Moral Compass: Guiding Your Paralegal Journey
Every paralegal learns about confidentiality, avoiding conflicts of interest, and never giving legal advice. These are the non-negotiables that keep our legal…
Meet New Administrative Law Judge: McKensie G. Skeens
We are pleased to welcome McKensie G. Skeens, newly appointed Administrative Law Judge, to the bench. Judge Skeens is an accomplished attorney whose career…
Rebuilding Bonds: How Reunification Therapy Supports Families in Custody Cases
More than a court order, reunification therapy gives families the chance to rebuild what conflict has broken. The Human Side of Custody Disputes In family…
Join Us on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, for the 2025 Workers’ Compensation Fall CLE
I hope everyone has begun to enjoy the fall and is well into the swing of the school year. While it is sad that the summer has come to an end, for those who…
Building a Bridge
One of my favorite legal legends is the late Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and one of his famous quotes is, “None of us got where we are solely…
My Vision for the Litigation Section in the 2025-2026 Bar Year
It is with great gratitude and enthusiasm that I step into the role of Chair of the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association for the 2025-2026…
If You’re Not Confused, You’re Not Paying Attention – Updates to N.C.G.S. §50-20
Has everyone heard the big news? No, not how good “The Life of A Showgirl” is or how bad UNC Football is, but that there were edits to our beloved ED…
Make a Splash With Pro Bono
Join the Pro Bono team in some fun activities this bar year. Jay Jerkins and I, co-chairs of the Pro Bono section, want to welcome you to a new bar year with…