North Carolina State Bar – 2022 Appointments

The North Carolina State Bar is preparing to make appointments to the various boards and commissions. If interested in serving, please send a letter of interest indicating the position(s) of interest AND attach your vitae to support the letter.  A brief description of each is included—see the website and Journal for more information.

Ms. Alice Mine
P.O. Box 25908
Raleigh, NC 27611

and also email to: amine@ncbar.gov

NOTE: Appointments may vary based upon unexpected changes in the status of appointees (e.g., resignation, death, or disqualification).

JANUARY APPOINTMENTS   

Meeting to be held on January 20, 2022

LAWYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BOARD  (3-year terms) – one position available for appointment.

Description – The LAP Board establishes policy related to the execution of the LAP mission and is responsible for oversight of the operation of the Lawyer Assistance Program. The LAP Board meets during the regularly scheduled quarterly State Bar Council meetings.

APRIL APPOINTMENTS

DISCIPLINARY HEARING COMMISSION (3-year terms) – one available position for appointment.

Description – The Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC) is an independent court adjudicatory body that hears all contested disciplinary cases. It is composed of twelve lawyers appointed by the State Bar Council and eight public members appointed by the Governor and the General Assembly. In addition to disciplinary cases, the DHC hears cases involving contested allegations that a lawyer is disabled and petitions from disbarred and suspended lawyers seeking reinstatement.

JULY APPOINTMENTS

BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION (3-year terms) – one position available for appointment.

Description- The Board of Legal Specialization is a 9-member board comprised of six lawyers (at least one of whom cannot be a board-certified specialist) and three public members. The board establishes policy related to the program’s mission and is responsible for oversight of the operation of the program.  The board meets four times a year.

BOARD OF LEGAL SPECIALIZATION (3-year terms) – one position available for appointment.

Description- The Board of Legal Specialization is a 9-member board comprised of six lawyers (at least one of whom cannot be a board-certified specialist) and three public members. The board establishes policy related to the execution of the program’s mission and is responsible for oversight of the operation of the program.  The specialization board meets four times a year.

IOLTA BOARD OF TRUSTEES (3-year terms) – one position available for appointment.

Description- The IOLTA Board of Trustees is a 9-member board comprised of at least six North Carolina lawyers. The board establishes policy related to the execution of IOLTA’s mission and is responsible for oversight of the operation of the program.

NC IOLTA assists with collection of net interest income generated from lawyers’ general, pooled trust accounts for the purpose of funding grants to providers of civil legal services for the indigent and programs that further the administration of justice.

OCTOBER APPOINTMENTS

BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS (3-year terms)- one position available for appointment.

Description – The North Carolina Board of Law Examiners examines applicants and establishes rules and regulations for admission to the North Carolina State Bar.  Board members review bar examination questions; conduct character and fitness and comity hearings; supervise the bar examinations; and grade the examinations.  Additionally, the Board engages in periodic review of methods utilized in the examination and grading process.  A board member donates an average of 35-45 days to service each year.

BOARD OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (3-year terms) – three positions available for appointment.

Description- The Board of Continuing Legal Education (CLE) is a nine-member board composed of North Carolina licensed attorneys.  The board establishes policy related to the execution of CLE program’s mission and is responsible for oversight of the operation of the program.  The board meets four times a year.