Smith Installed as President

Eden attorney Matthew W. Smith was sworn in as president of the North Carolina State Bar on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

Ethical Considerations for Lawyers in the Wake of a Natural Disaster

As the people of western North Carolina assess the damage and begin to rebuild what was destroyed by Hurricane Helene, lawyers face the difficult task of addressing the impact on both their personal lives and their professional obligations.

A Message from President Todd Brown on Helene

Supreme Court Allowing Non-NC Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Legal Services to Helene Victims

Today, October 1, 2024, the North Carolina Supreme Court approved the North Carolina State Bar’s temporary rule amendment allowing lawyers not licensed in North Carolina to immediately begin providing pro bono legal services to indigent victims of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene.

Statewide Disaster Relief Legal Resources - Tropical Storm Helene

The State Bar is compiling a list of legal resources for those in need of legal assistance in the wake of Tropical Storm Helene.

Peter G. Bolac Nominated for Secretary-Treasurer

The North Carolina State Bar Council is pleased to announce that its Nominating Committee has nominated current State Bar Assistant Executive Director Peter G. Bolac for election to the office of secretary-treasurer of the State Bar Council.

Harry B. Crow Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award

Harry B. Crow Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2024, in Monroe, North Carolina.

Robert W. Wolf Receives Distinguished Service Award

Robert W. Wolf received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 11,, 2024, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Clifton T. Barrett Receives Distinguished Service Award

Clifton T. Barrett received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2024, at the Guilford Inn of Court meeting held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Synopsis of of the State Bar July 2024 Council Meeting

State Bar Executive Director Announces Retirement

State Bar Executive Director Alice Mine announced her retirement at the meeting of the State Bar Council’s Executive Committee on July 18, 2024. Her retirement will be effective December 31, 2024.

NCSB President Addresses Executive Director Retirement and Search

State Bar President Todd Brown addresses the announced retirement of Alice Mine, State Bar executive director/secretary, and outlines the work of the Search Committee to find her replacement.

Kevin Williams of Winston-Salem Nominated as Vice-President

Winston-Salem attorney Kevin G. Williams has been selected by the State Bar’s Nominating Committee to stand for election to the office of vice-president of the North Carolina State Bar.

Alert: Spoofed Email

Many lawyers and law firms have reported receiving emails purportedly from the State Bar's President, Todd Brown. These are spoofed emails from a fake email address, which he did not send.

James K. Dorsett III Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award

James K. Dorsett III received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on May 8, 2024, at a ceremony and reception held at the North Carolina State Bar Building in Raleigh.

Hon. Shirley L. Fulton Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award

The Honorable Shirley L. Fulton was posthumously presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on April 19, 2024, during the North Carolina State Bar Council meeting in Raleigh.

Wanda Copley Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award

Attorney Wanda Copley was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on April 1, 2024.

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Theodore C. Edwards Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award

Theodore C. Edwards II was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on February 23, 2024.

CLE Town Hall Available on YouTube

View the town hall meeting that was held to discuss the recent changes to the CLE rules.

A Message from the President on eCourts

We’re nearly two months into the launch of the eCourts system in our four pilot counties.

Bank Failures, FDIC Coverage, and a Lawyer’s Professional Responsibility

The State Bar has received calls from lawyers expressing concern about the failure of a limited number of banks in the US. Here, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions.