Swinging for Justice: Navigating the Fairways of Law in a Public Defender’s Internship
Prior to entering law school, I served as a police officer for seven years, witnessing firsthand the impact of legal representation and developing a strong…
Uniform Parentage Act – Feedback Needed
Scope of project: The Uniform Parentage Act, if passed, would revolutionize parentage law in North Carolina and provide our state with a uniform legal…
What Makes a Good Advocate, Lawyer, or Law Clerk?
In my role as a judicial law clerk, I supervise many law students and am often asked what I believe makes a good lawyer, advocate, or law clerk. Whether you…
Race & Equity Committee Update
The Race & Equity Committee has taken strides to increase diversity in the alternative dispute resolution field. The Committee’s focus is (1) to…
The Trail of Tracing and Transmutation
Have you ever had a client ask, “What happens to my inheritance if I decide to separate from my spouse?” “Is this my separate property?” “What if I…
The 2023 Legislative Review CLE Program: Stay Informed and Excel in Your Practice!
Join us on Thursday, November 9, 2023, for an informative and comprehensive event at the Bar Center in Cary. This program, planned by the NCBA Administrative…
Federal Income Tax Update: Part 4
I. Termination of S Corporation Status was Inadvertent where Shares were Owned by an IRA. In PLR 202319003, the IRS again demonstrated its willingness to…
Family Law Intensive Seminar: November 2023
To the best of my recollection, the first Family Law Intensive Seminar was held approximately 25 years ago. It was the brainchild of a Rocky Mount family law…
Checking In: October 24, 2023
New Attorney Joins The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin Hannah Lee Hubbard will practice with the litigation team. She has previous experience serving as a…
Summer Experiences: Advice for the 1L
As a first-year law student, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed about securing the “perfect” internship or externship for your first summer. There…