Greensboro attorney Barbara R. Christy was sworn in as the 86th president of the North Carolina State Bar by North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley. The small, in-person, socially distanced installation ceremony took place at State Bar Headquarters on Friday, October 23, 2020. Christy earned her BS magna cum laude from Appalachian State […]
Swearing-In Ceremony A Success Last month the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) hosted its Fall Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, October 16, at 3:00 p.m. on Zoom. Nineteen lawyers were remotely sworn into North Carolina state court and federal court. We appreciate all the support from those who attended the event and we would like to specially […]
When law students begin their journey, they have the same hopes and fears that many of us have experienced. Nerves. Anxiety. Trepidation. But also joy and excitement as they leave one stage of life and start the next. However, the December 2019 Elon law graduates had no idea what would be waiting for them in […]
Claire O’Brien Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP Endorser: D. Beth Langley Jeffrey Wolfe Schell Bray PLLC Endorser: Thomas C. Watkins Jacquelyn Renee Gauntlett Endorser: Lauren Hossfeld Brian Cody Wagoner Jenkins Haynes PLLC Endorser: James B. Haynes Cory Schug Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP Endorser: John D. Wooten, IV Joshua M. Lingerfelt Brooks, Pierce, […]
November 11 – Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Zoom November 18 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Zoom November 19 – Member Meeting, 12:30 PM, Zoom November 20 – Submission Deadline for the December Newsletter Click to keep up with GBA Events Online Click Here for Legal Community Events
GBA Members, Thank you to those of you who are continuing to support the GBA virtually during these COVID times. We are truly appreciative of your participation! We know that engagement can be difficult when our only avenue to do that is through Zoom, but the board members and committee chairs continue to find ways […]
WENDELL HARRELL OTT Wendell Harrell Ott passed away at UNC Memorial Hospital on September 24, 2019, after a battle with bone marrow cancer fought with courage and grace. Wendell was born on his family’s farm near Osyka, Mississippi, to Clifford Davis Ott and Hortense Harrell Ott. He graduated from Osyka High School and went on […]
BYNUM MERRITT HUNTER June 13, 1925-January 18, 2018 Bynum Merritt Hunter passed away at home peacefully in his sleep after a long illness, with family by his side. Bynum was fiercely devoted to his family, his country, his friends and to the common cause of humanity. He was a symbol of decency, collegiality and courtesy. […]
HERBERT O. (BERT) DAVIS June 11, 1935 – February 21, 2020 Herbert O. (Bert) Davis died Friday, February 21, 2020. Bert was the son of Claudie Lea Pointer Davis, and was preceded in death by his mother, brother Guy Pointer Davis and grandmother Claude Thomas Pointer. He is survived by his son Bert Davis, Jr.; […]
Tuggle Duggins P.A. is pleased to announce the arrival of Theodora Vaporis to its roster of practicing attorneys as Of Counsel. Theodora joins the firm after having previously counseled clients and families as a partner with another Greensboro law firm. Theodora focuses on assisting clients with estate planning needs, including estate administration after the loss […]
The American Bar Association’s Section of Taxation (ABA Tax Section) has selected Allie Petrova as a John S. Nolan Fellow (Nolan Fellow) for 2020-2021. Allie Petrova has served on task forces and has contributed to comments for the Department of Treasury, speaks regularly on national CLE courses presented by the ABA Tax Section, and currently […]
Swearing-In Ceremony Each year the Young Lawyers Section sponsors a Fall Swearing-In Ceremony for the admission of newly licensed attorneys to the state and federal courts. This year, due to COVID19, the Young Lawyers Section is holding its Fall Swearing-In Ceremony on Friday, October 16, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are a […]
Evolve and thrive. Never before have those two words been more important. Some firms will adapt to these unprecedented times. They will emerge ready to meet the new opportunities of a re-imagined world. Other firms will wait for things to return to normal. Let’s make sure you are in the first group. The Defining Characteristic […]
Amanda Schemkes Elon University School of Law Endorser: Susan Liemer Caroleen McFadden Dineen Elon University School of Law Endorser: Alan D. Woodlief, Jr. Lauren N. Zickert The Elderlaw Firm Endorser: Lauren D. Hossfeld Ryan O’Keith Hargrave Gate City Legal Services Endorser: Sharon E. Dunmore Daniel Karlsson Gate City Legal Services Endorser: Sharon E. Dunmore William […]
October 14 – Board Meeting,4:00 PM, Zoom October 15 – Member Meeting, 5:30 PM, Zoom October 16 – Swearing-In Ceremony, 3:00 PM, Zoom October 20 – Submission Deadline for the November Newsletter October 21 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Zoom Click to keep up with GBA Events Online Click Here for Legal Community Events
GBA Members, What a great start to our 2020-2021 GBA year! We are truly grateful for the hardworking GBA board members, committee chairs, and committee members who have hit the ground running to make this year a success. We held our first member meeting on September 17, 2020 via Zoom and our featured speaker was […]
The law firm of Black, Slaughter & Black, which has four offices statewide, will now be doing business as “Law Firm Carolinas.” In addition, three attorneys have been named partners in the firm: Jennifer Ruby, who does general civil litigation, business litigation and appeals; Michael Taliercio, who manages the firm’s HOA/condo assessment collections practice and […]
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