Thank You, Pro Bono
How are you giving thanks? I recently attended the lunch that honored the 2023 Branch Professional Award winner, Brian Beverly. His speech was so inspiring,…
Mark Your Calendars for This Year’s Giving Tuesday
The Young Lawyers Division and the North Carolina Bar Foundation are teaming up for the third year in a row to coordinate #GivingTuesday on November 28 and…
Lawrence Duke Appointed Administrative Law Judge
In October, Lawrence Duke, formerly Legal Counsel to the North Carolina Rules Commission, was appointed the newest Administrative Law Judge. Judge Duke was…
A Summer Intern Receives Lessons on How to Be a Good Federal Prosecutor
This summer, I had the pleasure of interning at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina. To preface, the United…
Come to Our Section CLE on November 30!
I am pleased to serve as the chair of the section this year, and I am writing to encourage all of you to take advantage of the benefits the section has to…
Fred Morrison Retires from the Office of Administrative Hearings
After over fifty years of service to the State of North Carolina, Fred Morrison retired as the Senior Administrative Law Judge at the Office of Administrative…
North Carolina Real Estate Commission Welcomes New Members
The General Assembly recently appointed Robert J. “Bob” Ramseur Jr. and William “Bill” Aceto to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Mr. Ramseur…
How Are Restricted Stock Units Taxed?
Employers often issue incentive stock to employees to promote retention and performance. Restricted Stock Units or “RSUs” are one of many ways to do so.…
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…