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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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May 7, 2026

Synopsis of of the State Bar April 2026 Council Meeting

APPOINTMENTSAt its meeting on April 24, 2026, the council made the following appointments: Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC) – The council appointed Geoff Hulse and Deonte’ Thomas to three-year terms and appointed Norlan Graves to complete Mr. William A. Oden III’s...
April 28, 2026

Newly Certified Specialists

Please take a moment to congratulate the following newly certified specialists: Bankruptcy Law Jeremy Harn, Consumer, Raleigh Elizabeth Lawson, Consumer, Winston-Salem Kathleen O’Malley, Business, Wilmington Elder Law Michael Casterlow, Greensboro
April 28, 2026

Public Hearing Notice

Inviting Public Comment on Child Support Guidelines
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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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