Paralegal Spotlight: Ileigh Kuga
This month’s Paralegal Spotlight is on Ileigh Kuga. Before I started my career as a paralegal, my intentions were to go to law school. I planned my…
Greetings from the Corporate Counsel Section Pro Bono Committee!
Co-chairs, Jane and Tracy here, with some exciting pro bono opportunities! Sign up for the upcoming DLRP Clinic on February 17, co-hosted by the Corporate…
Wadsworth v. Wadsworth (Security For Child Support, Alimony)
Wadsworth v. Wadsworth, Court of Appeals of North Carolina, December 21, 2021 (Security For Child Support, Alimony) The trial court entered a child support…
Mindfulness: A Helpful Habit for Bar Study and Beyond
We have all heard the phrase, “new year, new me.” If you have time to scroll through social media or check out the latest news article, you are no…
Pro Bono Opportunities Update
Help Create How-To Guides for Young Lawyers Happy New Year from the Pro Bono Committee of the NCBA Labor & Employment Law Section! Are you looking for a…
Case Law Update: Hirschler v. Hirschler (Civil and Criminal Contempt)
Hirschler v. Hirschler, Court of Appeals of North Carolina, December 21, 2021 (Civil and Criminal Contempt) A custody order granted primary custody to mother…
“Out of the Office” Series
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, when uncertainty was at its highest and I was spending all my time at home, I randomly had the desire to paint.…
Pro Bono Volunteer Opportunity: Save the Date
On March 17, 2022, the Paralegal Division will be hosting the next Driver’s License Restoration Project Virtual Clinic. This clinic will further the efforts…
What’s Going On in the Dispute Resolution Section
Jim Cooley here. Vice chairs, like vice presidents, don’t have much productive to do, so I thought I would give you a quick report on the Council’s…
An Aspirational Statement of Equality and Civility
The North Wind and the Sun got into a dispute about which one was stronger. To put the issue to a test, they decided that whoever sooner made a traveler take…