Afi S. Johnson-Parris

Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Afi S. Johnson-Parris to the Greensboro, NC office as partner in the Family Law Department.

A North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Johnson-Parris represents clients in a full range of family law matters. Prior to joining Fox, she was a solo practitioner operating as Johnson-Parris Law, PLLC.

“My decision to join Fox Rothschild represents an opportunity to serve my clients better with a broader base of support through additional staff and resources,” said Johnson-Parris. “It is also a homecoming of sorts, because I began my family law practice 14 years ago at Smith Moore Leatherwood, which combined with Fox Rothschild in 2018. I am excited to embark upon this new chapter and to join an innovative, dynamic and growing firm.”

“Afi is well known throughout the region for her fierce and compassionate representation of clients who are navigating complex and sensitive marital disputes,” said Richard A. Coughlin, Managing Partner of Fox’s Greensboro office. “We are thrilled to welcome her back to our Greensboro office.”

Johnson-Parris advises clients on a variety of complex legal issues related to absolute and collaborative divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and support and name changes. She also has significant experience guiding clients through matters involving children, including relative caregiver adoptions, paternity/legitimation and international kidnapping matters.

Johnson-Parris sits on the boards of the NC Equal Access to Justice Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Guilford Education Alliance and Junior League of Greensboro. She is also active in various committees and initiatives of the Greensboro Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Legal Aid of North Carolina and the American Bar Association. 

An Air Force veteran who served for several years as a communications computer systems analysis officer, Johnson-Parris earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, her M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix, Southern Colorado and her B.B.A. from University of Miami. 

Robert Trimble is President of the Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and is an associate attorney with Sigmon Klein, PLLC.

Happy New Year! The Young Lawyers Section is excited for the new year and for what we have planned in 2023. We look forward celebrating the new year with all of our members and providing even more opportunities for young lawyers to network and to support our community. 

During the month of December, the Young Lawyers Section held a donation drive for BackPack Beginnings. The YLS collected even more donations than expected and was able to provide two large boxes full of children’s clothes, books, and food to BackPack Beginnings. Thank you to everyone who donated during this event to help those in need. 

The Young Lawyers Section also held its annual holiday party during the month of December. The holiday party had a great turnout, delicious food, and lots of holiday themed games. The YLS would like to thank Ward Black Law for hosting the event, and all the Young Lawyers Section and GBA members who were able to join us to share some holiday cheer.

YLS CLE Event: “Ripped From The Headlines”

The Young Lawyers Section will be sponsoring a free 1-hour CLE on January 17, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm via Zoom. The topic is “Ripped From The Headlines: Ethical Conundrums to Avoid” and will provide attendees with 1-hour ethics credit toward NC Bar CLE requirements. If interested, please RSVP to Elizabeth Robertson by January 16, 2023.

Speaker Luncheon

The Young Lawyers Section is hosting a Speaker Luncheon on February 1, 2022, at Undercurrent Restaurant in Downtown Greensboro. The Speaker Luncheon will feature Janet Ward Black, a prominent local attorney, who will offer advice to new and aspiring attorneys on furthering their careers and making the most of the legal profession. This will be a great opportunity to learn while enjoying lunch on the YLS and networking with other young lawyers in the community. If you would like more information or are interested in attending, please contact Robert Trimble by January 25, 2023. Space is limited.

BackPack Beginnings Service Opportunity and Networking Event:

The Young Lawyers Section is planning an in-person service opportunity at BackPack Beginnings in Greensboro. The service opportunity will take place on February 23, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and volunteers will be packing weekend food bags which will be distributed to children in need at preschools and elementary schools in our community. Following the service opportunity, the YLS will also be hosting a networking event at 5:30 pm. Please keep an eye out for more information on the YLS Facebook page and the February GBA Newsletter. 

YLS Kickball Team

The Young Lawyers Section is recruiting for its 2023 Kickball team! In 2022, the YLS premiered its coed beginner league kickball team, “Torts Illustrated.” 21 members strong, the team had a fun-filled season and was celebrated at the YLS End of the Year Party! We look forward to growing our team and camaraderie in the 2023 spring season. Membership and jerseys are FREE, courtesy of the YLS. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so sign up today at YLS Kickball Team Interest Survey (surveymonkey.com). We are also accepting submissions for the 2023 team logo/t-shirt design. Please submit all suggestions to Team Manager, Elizabeth Robertson. We look forward to seeing you on the field! Let’s play ball!

Back row, left to right: Tyler Nullmeyer, Mike Henson, Loche Saslow, Gunnar Robertson, Benjamin Rafte, Robert Trimble, Kris Quaas, Jonathan M. Parisi; Front row, left to right: Sarah Nullmeyer, Betty Toussaint, Elizabeth Robertson, Carole Trimble, Chimeaka White, Lauren Quaas

Connect with YLS:

YLS is in the process of scheduling a social event for our members. An e-mail blast will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding this event. We hope you can join us!

Do you have an idea for a future YLS event, service project, and/or social activity? Please share by emailing Robert Trimble. 

Do you want more information about upcoming YLS events or to find out how you can get involved? Check us out and follow our Facebook page (Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section). 

If you would like to be added to the YLS email list, please email Robert Trimble.

YLS would like to celebrate life’s milestones with our members. Email info@greensboroyls.org
to share personal and professional updates about yourself that you would like celebrated on the YLS Facebook page.