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Board of Paralegal Certification Annual Meeting

The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the regular business of the board.
August 14, 2026 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Quarterly Meeting of the State Bar Council

The State Bar Council and its committees meet quarterly to conduct the business of the State Bar. Meetings of the council and all committees except the Grievance and Distinguished Service Committee are open to the public.
October 27, 2026 - October 30, 2026 2:00 PM - 12:00 PM
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Quarterly Meeting of the State Bar Council

The State Bar Council and its committees meet quarterly to conduct the business of the State Bar. Meetings of the council and all committees except the Grievance and Distinguished Service Committee are open to the public.
January 19, 2027 - January 22, 2027 2:00 PM - 12:00 PM
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July 24, 2026

Third Quarter Random Audits

Lawyers selected for random audit are drawn from a randomized list of all active lawyers in the state. Based on the geographic plan for 2026, audits for the third quarter will be conducted in Alamance, Buncombe, Catawba, Craven, Durham, Guilford, Granville, Halifax, Iredell,...
July 23, 2026

Robert "Bobby" C. Bowers of Charlotte Nominated as Vice-President

Charlotte attorney Robert "Bobby" C. Bowers 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.
July 16, 2026

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

Lawyers selected for random audit are drawn from a randomized list of all active lawyers in the state. Based on the geographic plan for 2026, audits for the third quarter will be conducted in Alamance, Buncombe, Catawba, Craven, Durham, Guilford, Granville, Halifax, Iredell,...
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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.

More About Certified Specialists How to Become Certified