Chief District Court Judge Teresa Vincent Named NCAWA Judge of the Year

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.”