November DEI Newsletter
Greetings, everyone! In line with our goal of increasing visibility within the NCBA, we are excited to share an upcoming virtual event that we’d love for…
The Law on Tape: How to Secure Police Recordings the Right Way
Imagine you have a new client who comes to your office seeking help following an auto accident that involved a family member. During the initial consultation,…
NCBA Professionalism Committee Strategic Plan for 2025-2026
Goal: “Always leave your campsite better than you found it.” — Allan Head I am excited to serve as Chair of the NCBA Professionalism Committee. The…
Breaking Barriers: Redefining Success for the Next Generation of Lawyers
Breaking a barrier means overcoming or removing obstacles, whether they are physical walls, natural impediments, or unseen forces like social, cultural, or…
A Note from the Government & Public Sector Section Council Chair!
My name is Jasmine McGhee. I’m honored to serve as the Chair of the NCBA’s Government and Public Sector Section this year. The work of the Section is…
Shaping Tomorrow: Meet the 2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipients
Over the next coming weeks, the Criminal Justice Blog will feature several outstanding recipients of the NCBA’s 2025 Annual Summer Internship Scholarship.…
The Myth of “Local Counsel”
A few years ago, I ran into a law school classmate in the courthouse elevator. In discussing where we were headed, I let her know I was on my way to a hearing…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Nicholas Lee
Nicholas Lee, a Litigation Partner at Parker Poe, handles mainly complex business litigation in federal and state court. He has worked on various pro bono…
2025 Summer Internship Scholarship Recipient Spotlight Series: Meet Liz Sharpe
Elizabeth “Liz” Sharpe is a second-year law student at Campbell Law School in Raleigh. Liz has long believed in the power of government to make a…
MIP Committee Begins Employer Outreach for 1L SAP 2026
The North Carolina Bar Association’s Minorities in the Profession (MIP) Committee hosts an annual 1L Summer Associate Program (1L SAP) that offers corporate…