We challenge YOU to participate in at least 15 of the events and activities in the list below during the current programming year!  Check off each activity you participate in and write in the date of participation and any other relevant information.  For events that recur, such as member meetings, you will get credit for each event you attend.  We have included some write-in lines to cover any additional activities scheduled as the year progresses.  All successful challenge participants will be recognized at the final meeting of the year and in the GBA’s newsletter, as well as receive a prize of special GBA merchandise!  We look forward to seeing you at many of these events!   

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• Attend a lunch meeting 
• Attend a dinner meeting 
• Donate to the elementary school book project 
• Attend a Lunch & Learn 
• Attend the GBA’s Annual CLE 
• Attend the Annual Picnic at the Grasshoppers 
• Attend the Holiday Party 
• Participate on a GBA committee 
• Qualify for the Herb Falk Society 
• Volunteer as a mentor 
• Volunteer in the Welcome Wagon program 
• Attend a Mix-n-Mingle (including mixers during  the summer of 2024 for interns) 
• Participate in an event planned by the community involvement committee 
• Attend the Legal Aid Fundraiser 
• Provide a raffle item for the Legal Aid Fundraiser 
• Sponsor the Legal Aid Fundraiser 
• Recruit a new member 
• Join the Young Lawyers Section 
• Attend a meeting/event of the Business/Corporate Law, Real Estate, or Family Law Sections 
• Participate in an event planned by the pro bono committee
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Any Questions?  Please reach out to the Membership Committee Co-Chairs:  Alicia Edwards or Sarah Roane. 

The Honorable Chief District Court Judge Teresa Vincent of Guilford County District Court has been recognized as the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (NCAWA) Judge of the Year. Judge Vincent was honored with this prestigious award during the NCAWA’s Annual Conference on September 27, 2024.

The NCAWA Judge of the Year award is presented annually by the Judicial Division to a female jurist in North Carolina who exemplifies the highest standards of integrity, legal excellence, and commitment to advancing women in the legal profession. Judge Vincent has been recognized for her outstanding leadership on the bench and her tireless dedication to serving the community.

Throughout her distinguished career, Judge Vincent has been an advocate for justice and fairness, consistently demonstrating compassion and fairness in her courtroom. As Chief District Court Judge, she has implemented initiatives to improve court access and efficiency while fostering a culture of professionalism among her colleagues and staff.

During the presentation, Judge Christine M. Walczyk, District Court Judge for Wake County, shared, “Judge Vincent has spent her career working as a public servant.  In addition to her day job running the Guilford County Courthouse, she is the current President of the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges.  In this position she helped advocate for higher salaries and increased security for judges.  She is also a former president of the Greensboro Bar Association.  She serves or has served on the Judicial Standards Commission, the N.C. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization, the Guilford County Black Lawyer’s Association, and the N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission.  She has worked with multiple community organizations including the Women’s Professional Forum, the Greensboro Opera Board, the Junior League of Greensboro, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and Jack & Jill of America –  just to name a few.  Most importantly to us, Judge Vincent has been actively involved with NCAWA.  She is a regular speaker at our judicial forums where we encourage young female law students to pursue judicial careers.”

Judge Vincent with Wake County District Court Judge and NCAWA Judicial Divsion Co-Chair, Christine M. Walczyk

GBA President Manisha P. Patel and Judge Vincent

Judge Vincent and her son Drew

After nearly a year of preparation, a small group of GBA members traveled to Washington, D.C. to be sworn in to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. Presented to the Supreme Court by Movant Superior Court Judge Patrice Hinnant (ret.), the following members were sworn in on October 15, 2024: Carole Albright, Nichad Davis, Paige Gilliard, Marcus Shields, Megan Spidell, and Gerald Walden, Jr. All the admittees cherished the experience and are grateful to the GBA, especially Judge Hinnant, Afi Johnson-Parris, and Immediate Past President Gerald Walden, for organizing this momentous occasion.

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Reservations are required and must be made by Friday, December 6th at 5:00 PM.

The GBA Community Involvement Committee is proud to announce that it will be hosting a work night at The Out of the Garden Project warehouse on November 21, 2024 from 5-7 PM.  

Please email Jason Hicks if you would like to volunteer.

The organization works to end childhood hunger in the Piedmont area of North Carolina by providing nutritious food to children and families in need, fostering a supportive community, and ensuring every child has the resources to thrive.

For more information about The Out of the Garden Project and the good work it does in our community: https://outofthegardenproject.org/

FROM: Judge William B. Davis
Vice President, 24th Judicial District Bar
122 N. Elm St., Ste. 805
Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 209-3902
William.B.Davis@nccourts.org

The terms of State Bar Councilors Patrice A. Hinnant and Manisha P. Patel expire on December 31, 2024.  Patrice A. Hinnant is eligible to serve one (1) additional three-year term; Manisha P. Patel is eligible to serve two (2) additional three-year terms. I am having this official notice sent to you pursuant to Section .0800 of Subchapter 1A of the Rules of the North Carolina State Bar. Take notice that an election will be held as follows:

EVENT: Meeting of the Greensboro Bar Association
and Election of State Bar Councilor, Judicial District 24 

DATE: November 21, 2024
TIME: 12:30 PM
PLACE: Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408

Any member of Judicial District 24 who desires to submit a nomination for State Bar Councilor may do so by mailing a written request to me, at the address listed above or emailing the nomination to me at the address above, any time prior to the meeting and nominations may be made from the floor the day of the meeting.  Election must be by a majority of votes cast by those present by secret ballot. Use of proxies is prohibited.

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Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

The Greensboro Bar Association is excited to announce the launch of a new Jotform for submitting nominations for our annual awards! This user-friendly online platform simplifies the nomination process, making it easier than ever for members to recognize their peers for outstanding contributions to the legal community. 

To submit your nominations, simply click the link below and follow the prompts. Let’s celebrate the excellence within our Association!

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Thank you for your participation!