Section 453 Trap for S Corporation Asset Sales
In my prior post, Installment Sale Notes Owned by S Corporations, I discussed sales of S corporation assets in exchange for a promissory note, invoking the…
More Than the Law: Why Having Hobbies Helps Lawyers
The practice of law demands precision, resilience and focus, but we’re at our best when we bring our full selves to the profession. How can we make sure we…
Long-Term Recruiting for Legal Deserts (Oasis)
I am honored to serve as the Executive Director for the Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism (CJCP). One of the major responsibilities of the CJCP…
Building Pathways: Durham County Youth Home and the Future of the Profession
Mentorship, lived experience and service came together last summer to break barriers and expand opportunities for justice-involved youth through the…
Women Who Lead: Spotlight on Melissa McKinney
As winter gives way to the promise of spring, the NCBA Young Lawyers Division’s DEI Committee takes this opportunity to recognize and celebrate Women’s…
Redefining Resilience: A Conversation with YLD Chair Sheila Spence on Reflections for Women’s History Month
Opening Question: Resilience & Motivation Alex: As we reflect during Women’s History Month, how would you define resilience in your own words, and…
How Young Lawyers Can Build a Construction Practice
For young lawyers, construction law may seem like a difficult field to enter. It has its own vocabulary, its own documents, and its own pace. Clients often…
Checking In: March 24, 2026
Compiled by Jessica Junqueira Smith Debnam Selects Partner Melissa Tulis Smith is now a partner with the firm. Smith has been a part of the firm’s Consumer…
Bridging Perspectives: Building Skills, Communities and Connection — 2026 Program in Review
This year’s Dispute Resolution Section program brought together mediators and attorneys from across North Carolina for a full day of practical learning,…
Practice Innovation: The North Carolina Supreme Court’s New Commission
I. Introduction Access to legal services remains one of the most persistent challenges facing the American legal system. Across the country, courts,…