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.

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

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.

Notice of Intent to Seek Reinstatement: G. Cameron Byrd

Notice is hereby given that Giles Cameron Byrd of Hallsboro, NC, intends to file a petition for reinstatement before the Disciplinary Hearing Commission of the North Carolina State Bar.

Synopsis of of the State Bar April 2024 Council Meeting

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.

eCourts - Attention Private Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Only

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.