Introducing the YLD’s DEI Committee
By Taylor Gibbs and Tia Overway
Greetings, everyone!
We are excited to introduce ourselves as the new co-chairs of the YLD’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee. I am Taylor Gibbs, a second-year associate at Blanco Tackabery in Winston-Salem and a 2024 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law. Alongside me as co-chair is Tia Overway, a third-year associate at Poyner Spruill in Raleigh and a 2023 graduate of Campbell University School of Law.
This past year has brought many conversations and challenges concerning DEI, but our commitment to this work remains strong. As co-chairs, we are focusing on three core goals for our committee:
- Increasing our visibility within the NCBA,
- Creating a safe space where individuals can share their thoughts and concerns, and
- Reducing the stigma surrounding “DEI” by fostering education and dialogue.
These goals align with the YLD’s theme of “breaking barriers” as we continue building a more open and inclusive NCBA community.
We have several exciting ideas in the works for this year, so stay tuned! We are especially excited to share that planning is underway for a joint event with the Minorities in the Profession committee. This will be an opportunity to meet and connect with fellow NCBA colleagues across committees in a fun and welcoming setting.
In addition to events, we want this committee to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and a safe space. If you would like to share an experience, idea, or feedback for the DEI committee to consider, you can do so here. All responses will remain anonymous, and every contribution is valued.
Tia and I would love for you to join us, whether as a committee member or simply by attending our events. If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can sign up through the YLD committee sign-up page here.
We look forward to meeting you and working together!