Synopsis of the State Bar April 2025 Council Meeting

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

Wyatt Stevens Receives Distinguished Service Award

Wyatt Stevens was posthumously honored with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on February 21, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina.

John D. Bryson Receives Distinguished Service Award

John D. Bryson was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on April 2, 2025, at the String and Splinter Club in High Point, North Carolina.

Synopsis of of the State Bar January 2025 Council Meeting

Justice Robert H. Edmunds Receives Distinguished Service Award

Justice Robert H. Edmunds Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on January 16, 2025, at the Greensboro Bar Association’s member meeting.

Charles Branson Vickory Receives Distinguished Service Award

Charles Branson “Branny” Vickory III was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 14, 2024.

Patricia P. Shields Receives Distinguished Service Award

Patricia P. Shields received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 14, 2024.

Robert C. Kemp Receives Distinguished Service Award

Robert C. Kemp III was honored with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on December 12, 2024.

Congratulations to Our New Specialists

Congratulations to the new specialists! These lawyers met all of the requirements to be certified by the Board of Legal Specialization on December 6, 2024.

W. Donald Carroll Jr. Receives Distinguished Service Award

W. Donald Carroll Jr. received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 20, 2024, in Charlotte.

State Bar Boards Release Annual Reports

David W. Long Receives Distinguished Service Award

David W. Long was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on November 4, 2024, at the North Carolina State Bar building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

eCourts - Attention Private Defense Attorneys and Public Defenders Only

CLE Town Hall Available on YouTube

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

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.