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…
District 18’s Justice Is Blind Clerkship Opens Eyes and Minds
This past summer, I had the opportunity to work with the judges of District 18 in a program led by Judge Scarlett and Judge Pendergrass called “Justice is…
Introducing the YLD’s DEI Committee
Greetings, everyone! We are excited to introduce ourselves as the new co-chairs of the YLD’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. I am Taylor…
Recovering Costs and Attorney Fees From the IRS: The Qualified Offer Rules
The Qualified Offer rules are part of the broader framework for resolving federal tax disputes. As a general rule, taxpayers who prevail in disputes with the…
Checking In: October 28, 2025
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Carruthers & Roth, P.A. Adds Two New Associates Gaaron U. Goldsmith will practice on the Commercial Real Estate team and…