A Look Into My Internship With the Alamance County Public Defender’s Office
This past summer I spent my first summer as a law student interning at Alamance County’s newly opened public defender’s office. The reason I chose this…
Young Lawyers Mobilize for Disaster Legal Services
In response to Tropical Storm Helene, the Disaster Legal Services (DLS) Program has been activated and young lawyers across the state, and the nation, are…
10 Points of Retirement Planning: An Overview of Recommendations from Professionals
Retirement is a significant milestone in life, and preparing for it requires careful planning, smart investments, and a disciplined savings strategy. With the…
Assignment of Income Doctrine
The assignment of income doctrine was established in Lucas v. Earl, 281 U.S. 111 (1930). It is a judicial doctrine that requires income earned by a taxpayer…
A Look Into My Internship With the Durham County Attorney’s Office
This past summer I interned with the Durham County Attorneys who represent the Department of Social Services in the Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency (A/N/D)…
Belonging With Purpose: The Benefits of Joining the NCBA Young Lawyers Division
As a young lawyer in North Carolina, one of the most valuable steps you can take in shaping your career is becoming actively involved in the North Carolina…
Member Spotlight: Get to Know Lauren Snyder
My name is Lauren Snyder, and I’m honored to serve as Vice Chair of the WIP Committee this year. I’m also excited to be featured in the first member…
A Look Into My Internship With the Durham County Attorney’s Office
This past summer I interned with the Durham County Attorneys who represent the Department of Social Services in the Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency (A/N/D)…
A Look Into My Internship With the NCDOJ Medicaid Investigations Division
I looked forward to my first summer for my entire 1L year. I frequently heard older students and mentors describe their first summers as the moment when all…
Helene’s Effect on Lawyers, Clients, and Courts in Western North Carolina
The depth and scope of Hurricane Helene’s destruction cannot be comprehended. It is worse than what you see in the media. The challenge now is…