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CLE Board Retreat 2026

The purpose of this meeting is to conduct routine business of the CLE Board.
May 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Ethics subcommittee: 2026 FEO 2 (Non-Disparagement Clause as a Condition of Fee Dispute Resolution)

The purpose of this subcommittee meeting is to study the use of a non-disparagement clause as a condition of fee dispute.
June 2, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Ethics Subcommittee: Inquiry of Staff (Data Security and Breach Response)

The Inquiry of Staff Subcommittee is studying attorney obligations for data security and breach response.
June 3, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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May 28, 2026

North Carolina State Bar Announces Member Access to Trust Accounting and Billing Software

The North Carolina State Bar today announced an arrangement that will provide active members with access to trust accounting and billing software offered by Smokeball at no cost to participating attorneys.
May 27, 2026

Message from State Bar President Katherine Frye

On Friday, May 22, two North Carolina lawyers, Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, were shot outside the Wake County courthouse in Raleigh following a hearing. Thankfully, they both survived and are now on the path to recovery. The alleged shooter, who was the opposing party in...
May 7, 2026

Synopsis of the State Bar April 2026 Council Meeting

Upcoming appointments, random audit update, committee actions, and proposed rule amendments from the April 2026 meeting of the State Bar Council.
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Learn More About Board Certified Lawyers

Board certification formally recognizes a lawyer's proficiency and experience in a specific practice area. Key requirements:

  • Licensed & in good standing with the NC State Bar

  • Substantial involvement in the specialty field (past 5 years).

  • CLE credits in the specialty area (past 3 years)

  • Peer review approval

  • Pass the specialty exam (offered in October)

Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or Katie Seruset (kseruset@ncbar.gov), or call 919-828-4620.

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