Twenty-two attorneys in the Greensboro office of Brooks Pierce have been recognized in the 2020 edition of 0, including four attorneys who were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Firmwide, 34 attorneys were recognized as industry leaders in 2020 by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained […]
The Greensboro Bar Association’s 2019 Pro Bono Award was presented to Lincoln Financial Group at the GBA lunch membership meeting on January 16, 2020 at Greensboro Country Club. Over the past year, the attorneys at Lincoln Financial prepared 24 wills, powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney for Legal Aid clients. In addition, […]
Kickoff Party The Young Lawyers Section will host its annual kickoff party on Friday, February 7th, at 6:00 p.m. at the new Revolution Mill location of the Bearded Goat. Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! Lunch Event The Young Lawyers Section is hosting its first lunch event of […]
Submissions Due February 15, 2020 The Herb Falk Society was established to honor members of the Greensboro Bar Association who contribute at least 75 hours of pro bono service each calendar year. The deadline for reporting pro bono services provided in 2019 is February 15, 2020. The reporting has been simplified in recent years. Complete […]
Report your 2019 Pro Bono Information Here DEADLINE: March 31, 2020 North Carolina Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1 encourages North Carolina attorneys to engage in a variety of activities to increase access to justice: at least 50 hours each year of pro bono legal services to clients who are unable to pay, without fee or […]
February 20, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Starmount Country Club This 4.5-hour program will cover a wide variety of technology issues. Judges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fellow attorneys will share information and reflect on technology and data privacy, including ethics, professional responsibility, substance abuse, use of technology in the courtroom, and telehealth. […]
Where do you stand with Diversity? Having recently celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I ask our members this question because this holiday reminds me that diversity is in many ways the fundamental component of what Dr. King stood for. If I’m correct about that, I wonder how our Bar is honoring his legacy and […]
Elizabeth Ann Horton Legal Aid of North Carolina Endorser: Janet McAuley-Blue
On December 18, 2019, a group of volunteers from the GBA delivered holiday cheer and more than 200 well-wrapped books to the K-5 students in the Traditional English program at David D. Jones Elementary School. As always, the children were happy and excited to receive their gifts. As in years past, the books were purchased […]
People of Conviction: A Lawyer’s Obligation January 22, 2020 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Elon University School of Law 201 N. Greene Street Greensboro, NC 27401 David Morrow ‘07 L’10, an experienced speaker on issues of diversity in the legal profession and inaugural Director of the ABA’s Men of Color Project, will present Elon Law’s […]
Mark your calendars for the GBA Annual CLE! Come learn about the latest developments in technology and data privacy law. Our speakers are as follows: Marc Tucker, Fox Rothschild, Cybersecurity and Data Breach (Ethics Requirement) Patrick Brown, Lawyers Mutual, Technology Solutions (“Cybersecurity without breaking the bank”) and Fraud Risks (Technology Requirement) Judge Osteen, Judge Cubbage […]
Levels of Sponsorship: Platinum Sponsorship $2,000 8 Tickets All of the below + Sponsorship announced at the event Gold Sponsorship $1,000 6 Tickets All of the below + Company Logo displayed on table cards at the event Silver Sponsorship $500 4 Tickets All of the below + Company Logo included on promotional material Bronze Sponsorship $250 […]
GBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: The Honorable William Lindsay Osteen, Jr. As a Greensboro native, District Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. was born and spent the early years of his life in one of the most historically-significant times in our country’s history—the civil rights movement. With a strong passion for serving others, he received a Bachelor of […]
Happy New Year! The Young Lawyers Section is so excited for the new year and for your participation in 2020. We look forward to celebrating with all of our members! Lawyers and the Rule of Law Event On January 16, 2020, the Young Lawyers Section is sponsoring a networking and educational event discussing lawyers and […]
It is widely believed that Harvard University was the first institution of any kind in the U.S. to offer a system of sabbatical leave when it established a program for faculty in 1880. McDonald’s USA is reportedly the first corporation to offer a sabbatical program, which it began in 1977. While sabbatical details vary from […]
Elliot C. Clark-Farnell Guilford Public Defender Endorser: Richard W. Wells Sara M. Farnsworth Endorser: Patrick Lineberry John Hall Francis Greenbacker J.E. Greenbacker & Son, PLLC Endorser: Nicholas A. Spivey Holly Oner Legal Aid of NC Endorser: Stephen E. Robertson Gregory K. Sigmon Unifi, Inc. Endorser: J. Grant Sigmon
Volunteers are needed to serve food to the less fortunate at the Urban Ministry’s Potter’s House. Shifts are from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM on the following Sundays: January 19, 2020 April 19, 2020 February 16, 2020 May 17, 2020 March 15, 2020 This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in […]
January 8 – Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building January 15 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Schell Bray January 16 – Member Meeting, 12:30 PM, Greensboro Country Club January 16 – YLS Rule of Law Discussion and Networking, 5:00 PM, Elon Law School, Room 207 January 19 – Potter’s House, 9:00 AM, 305 […]
Happy New Year, members! Let’s talk about resolutions! What do you have planned for 2020? For example, is a new diet or physical fitness program in order? Or, perhaps, a donation to a worthy cause? But maybe your health is in a good place or your finances are tight at the moment. If you are […]
“Members of North Carolina’s legal profession are in a unique position to do what is right and good for the people of our State. Providing pro bono legal services ensures equal access to justice for all.” – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley It is with these words by our Chief Justice that I implore all members […]
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