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# North Carolina Bar Foundation

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- [Our Stories](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/)
- [Open Door Fund Donor Perspectives: Three Supporters Share Their Stories](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/open-door-fund-donor-perspectives-three-supporters-share-their-stories/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Every donor has their own reason for contributing to a cause. Even when they are united behind the same cause, such as the Open Door Fund of
- [NCBA Members Serving Low-Wealth Entrepreneurs Through Entrepreneurs Assistance Program](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncba-members-serving-low-wealth-entrepreneurs-through-nc-leap/) - NCBA members are volunteering their time and expertise this winter and spring to support low-wealth entrepreneurs through the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (formerly known as NC LEAP). Founded in 2007 as a project of the NC Bar Association Business Law and Corporate Council Sections, Entrepreneurs Assistance Program coordinates attorney
- [2022 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2022-mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - There are many ways to spend a Friday in the month of May, but for four middle school students, representing various parts of North Carolina, May 6 was a Friday to remember. The students were selected as finalists in the 2022 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge. Out of nearly 20 video submissions, these four had the privilege
- [Foundation Impact At A Glance: Annual Fund Campaign](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/foundation-impact-at-a-glance-annual-fund-campaign/) - Thanks to the private support of our donors, the Annual Fund had a record-breaking year in 2017-18, enabling the Foundation to serve over 10,000 North Carolinians through our signature pro bono and civic education programs. As the charitable arm of the North Carolina Bar Association and its members, the NCBF Annual Fund is proud to be
- [MYLC Alumni Spotlight: Liam Campbell](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/mylc-alumni-spotlight-liam-campbell/) - By Ashley Oldfield, YLD McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge Co-Chair Some say that the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. But in Liam Campbell’s case, he’s not waiting for tomorrow – he’s a leader now. I first met Liam Campbell in May 2022 when he was selected as a finalist for the McIntyre Youth
- [4ALL Going Virtual — And It’s All Good](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/4all-going-virtual-and-its-all-good/) - This article originally appeared in the February 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. The 14th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day of the North Carolina Bar Foundation will go on as scheduled on Friday, March 5, in spite of
- [2026 Open Door Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2026-open-door-fellows/) - The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students. Open Door Fellows gain valuable, hands-on legal experience while widening their professional networks to "open doors" and prepare them for the next steps in their legal careers. We seek applications from first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment
- [2026 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2026-mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - On Friday, May 1, 2026, the North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) and the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s annual celebration of Law Day took place. Part of that celebration was the final stage of the McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge for the top four middle and high school student competitors. In its ninth year,
- [Ambassadors Bolster Campaign to Endow NCBF Open Door Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ambassadors-bolster-campaign-to-endow-ncbf-open-door-fund/) - Written by Russell Rawlings Maintaining momentum is essential to the success of any fundraising drive, including the $1 million campaign to endow the Open Door Fund of the North Carolina Bar Foundation. Announced at the 2024 NCBA Annual Meeting, the campaign is racing toward the end of the calendar year with more than $850,000 in
- [2023 Open Door Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2023-open-door-fellows/) - The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students. Open Door Fellows gain valuable, hands-on legal experience while widening their professional networks to "open doors" and prepare them for the next steps in their legal careers. NCBF Open Door Fellows have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity and
- [2025 Open Door Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2025-open-door-fellows/) - The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students. Open Door Fellows gain valuable, hands-on legal experience while widening their professional networks to "open doors" and prepare them for the next steps in their legal careers. We seek applications from first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment
- [2024 Open Door Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2024-open-door-fellows/) - The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students. Open Door Fellows gain valuable, hands-on legal experience while widening their professional networks to "open doors" and prepare them for the next steps in their legal careers. We seek applications from first-year law students who have demonstrated a commitment
- [2025 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2025-mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - The first Friday in May is celebrated across North Carolina as Law Day. As part of the Law Day events and festivities, the North Carolina Bar Foundation and North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division host students from across the state to celebrate the hard work of those trying to improve their communities. The NCBF
- [2023 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2023-mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - The annual Law Day celebration, co-hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the North Carolina Bar Foundation, took place Friday, May 5. Part of the day’s events included the final stage of the McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge, which was held at the North Carolina Court of Appeals building in downtown Raleigh.
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Brooks Savage and Brad Piland, NC Disaster Legal Services](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-brooks-savage-and-brad-piland-nc-disaster-legal-services/) - By Sidney Thomas Elizabeth “Brooks” Savage When legal professionals are nervous or not sure how they can help those impacted by a disaster, Brooks’ words come to mind. “One act of service (no matter how small you self-perceive it to be) can make the world of difference for a disaster survivor who needs trusted counsel
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Christopher Fowler](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-christopher-fowler/) - By Paul Yale Chris Fowler is a firm member and corporate finance and transactional attorney with Moore & Van Allen (MVA) in Charlotte. Chris began volunteering on pro bono projects immediately after joining MVA in 2012 after graduating from the University of North Carolina Law School at Chapel Hill. He heads the firm’s Pro Bono
- [Presidents Respond to Open Door Challenge And Extend Challenge to NCBA Membership](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/presidents-respond-to-open-door-challenge-and-extend-challenge-to-ncba-membership/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. The official launch of the campaign to endow the Open Door Fund of the North Carolina Bar Foundation at the NCBA Annual Meeting included announcement of the
- [Dedication Ceremony Unveils Three New NCBF Justice Funds](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/dedication-ceremony-unveils-three-new-ncbf-justice-funds/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2024 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Three new North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment Justice Funds were dedicated on Thursday, May 16, during a Named Endowment Funds Dedication Ceremony at the N.C. Bar Center.
- [Open Door Fund: Making the Case for Your Support](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/open-door-fund-making-the-case-for-your-support/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2024 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. “The concept of ‘open doors’ represents an invitation to an unparalleled opportunity to prove my worth and merit.” – Darius Alexander, 2024 Open Door Fellow The 2024
- [2023 Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2023-impact/) - Uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina‭.‬ 9,678 ‬individuals were served through NCBF pro bono and civic education programs in 2022-23‭.‬ 4ALL: ‬6,103 callers served by 450 ‬volunteers CAREER FAIRS: 100+ students served FREE LEGAL ANSWERS: 2,283 questions answered by 244
- [More than a Step Forward, the Open Door Fellowship Program is a Huge Stride](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/more-than-a-step-forward-the-open-door-fellowship-program-is-a-huge-stride/) - The Open Door Fund was established to engage legal organizations, law firms, and individuals across the state in supporting the Open Door Fellowship Program. In June of 2022 the NCBF Board of Directors voted unanimously to adopt an additional core value affirming the Foundation’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Less than a year later,
- [2024 McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2024-mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - On Friday, May 3, 2024, four students participated in the final portion of the McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge in downtown Raleigh. This event, in conjunction with the annual Law Day festivities held by the North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division and the North Carolina Bar Foundation, celebrates middle and high school students who are
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: John Noor and The Western North Carolina COVID Legal Hotline](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-john-noor-and-the-western-north-carolina-covid-legal-hotline/) - By Paul Yale, NCBF Pro Bono Recognition Subcomittee Approximately four years ago, on March 10, 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in North Carolina due to the covid-19 outbreak which had originated in Wuhan, China in the late Fall of 2019 and began spreading to the United States
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: McGuireWoods and Wells Fargo Wills for Warriors Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-mcguirewoods-and-wells-fargo-wills-for-warriors-project/) - By Kaitlyn Fudge, Co-Chair of the NCBA Pro Bono Recognition Subcommittee Home to Fort Liberty and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina has more veterans than most states. For the last five years, McGuireWoods, Wells Fargo, and Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA) have teamed up to serve this community through an estate planning pro bono clinic
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Martin Warf](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-martin-warf/) - By Sidney Thomas “There are a few reasons I commit to pro bono work. First, it can be a nice shift from the normal concerns over disputes about money. Second, if I can find a project that helps me grow my skills or better my understanding on a section of law, then it’s the best
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Heir Property Pro Bono Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-heir-property-pro-bono-project/) - By Allison Constance Across North Carolina, family land is lost, and people struggle to obtain benefits because they do not have a clear or marketable title to the home passed down to them. Fortunately, the North Carolina Bar Foundation, the NCBA Real Property Section, Legal Aid of North Carolina, Pisgah Legal Services, and the Land
- [Joining Talent and Generosity](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/joining-talent-and-generosity/) - Collaboration lies at the heart of the most successful, sustainable pro bono programs. What do NCBF volunteer programs such as Wills for Heroes, Disaster Legal Services and Lawyers for Literacy have in common? They are successful initiatives born of the commitment of NCBA members with the support of Foundation programs staff, often in concert with
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Patent Pro Bono Program - Calling All IP Attorney Volunteers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-patent-pro-bono-program-calling-all-ip-attorney-volunteers/) - With degrees in chemical engineering, Jennifer Knight didn’t set out to be an attorney, but when she decided to go to law school after working for a large corporation, she knew she would be a patent attorney. Now of counsel at Clements Bernard Walker, Jennifer feels strongly about the need to give back. “Securing my
- [Make a “Forever Impact” Where it Matters Most to You](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/make-a-forever-impact-where-it-matters-most-to-you/) - For Nan Hannah, the decision was an easy one. Volunteering and giving back are at the heart of who she is. Nan's generous spirit has fueled her personal and professional pursuits throughout her life, so pledging a legacy gift to the NCBF was a natural extension of that generosity. Let Your Life “Speak” To make
- [Fueling Pro Bono Efforts in 2023 with NC Free Legal Answers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-2023-nc-free-legal-answers/) - In 2022-23, 244 NC Free Legal Answer volunteer attorneys answered 2,283 questions from North Carolinians. North Carolina attorneys have been serving residents in need online since 2018, through the power of the ABA’s Free Legal Answers (FLA) platform. Here, virtual connections can be made at any time of the day or night. Those who financially
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Adam Arthur](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-adam-arthur/) - By Katherine Asaro, NCBA Pro Bono Committee Recognition Co-Chair “In general, I am a firm believer in “To whom much is given, much will be required.” I have been blessed with some skills and talents. Fortunately, I have been able to make a career using those skills and talents and I find it important to
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Grabowski Law Firm PLLC](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-grabowski-law-firm-pllc/) - By Samantha Gordon, NCBA Pro Bono Committee Member Grabowski Law firm has an obvious passion for pro bono work. Austin Grabowski graduated Magna Cum Laude from University of North Carolina then attended Campbell Law School of Law, where he excelled in leadership roles and his pro bono interest took off. When Austin graduated, he held a
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Alexa Whiteside](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-alexa-whiteside/) - Even though Alexa Whiteside has not lived in North Carolina long, she has already made her mark as a pro bono volunteer. Alexa moved to Davidson from Los Angeles in April 2019 and works for Ramo Law PC as a motion picture and television attorney. In just a year and a half as a North
- [Celebrating Pro Bono Service: Report 2020 Pro Bono Hours by March 31](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/celebrating-pro-bono-service-report-2020-pro-bono-hours-by-march-31/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s pro bono programs mobilize over 1,000 attorneys every year to provide pro bono legal services to North Carolina residents who otherwise would lack access to legal advice, counsel and representation. Through NCBF programs including the 4ALL Statewide Service Day, Entrepreneurs Assistance Program, Patent Pro Bono Program, NC Free Legal Answers
- [Foundation Impact At A Glance: Statewide Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/foundation-impact-at-a-glance-statewide-impact/) - 2017-18 Impact by the Numbers The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s mission to “Unite the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina” means our signature pro bono and public service programs thrive because of the talent and generosity of volunteers and donors. NC Free Legal Answers, the
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Randolph County Domestic Violence Volunteers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-randolph-county-domestic-violence-volunteers/) - By Ashley Skaff In 2016, when the Greensboro Legal Aid office lost the funding necessary to provide representation for members of the community navigating Domestic Violence, or “DV”, court, Tom Robins, an attorney at Bunch & Robins and member of the Family Law Section of the NC Bar Association, stepped up. In discussing his decision
- [2022 North Carolina Pro Bono Reporting Now Open](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2022-north-carolina-pro-bono-reporting-now-open/) - By Sylvia Novinsky Equal access to justice should exist for every individual, regardless of economic status. However, the 2021 Civil Legal Needs Assessment published by the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission and Equal Justice Alliance, in partnership with UNC Greensboro’s Center for Housing and Community Studies, revealed that 86% of North Carolinians are
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Lorin Lapidus](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-lorin-lapidus/) - By Kaitlyn Fudge “Our courts are designed to protect the stability of our law, and pro bono attorneys can play a role in that important tradition. Our courts work better when all parties have a say in the outcome, even those without sufficient means to participate. Protecting an individual’s position safeguards the law at the
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Candace Friel](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-candace-friel/) - By Allison Standard Constance Candace Friel finds her passion for pro bono work in projects where she gets to work with clients one-on-one, especially at home in the Triad. Friel is a partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, working as a healthcare and commercial litigator, and she is a member of the NCBA’s Health
- [Law School Information Panel at North Carolina State University](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/law-school-information-panel-at-north-carolina-state-university/) - By Scheree Gilchrist On March 30, a free informational session was held for college students to help answer the common questions among prospective students: is law school a good fit for me, and what can expect in the first year? Featuring an experienced panel of North Carolina Bar Association lawyers from diverse backgrounds and specialties
- [Pro Bono as Training for Attorneys](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-as-training-for-attorneys/) - By Casey Burke and Lynna Moen There are many wonderful reasons why attorneys engage in pro bono work. A robust pro bono practice not only greatly benefits low-income clients and the legal services organizations that serve them, but it also benefits attorneys from the private bar who take on pro bono representation. Pro bono attorneys
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Appellate Pro Bono Program](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-appellate-pro-bono-program/) - By Kaitlyn Fudge The Appellate Pro Bono Program is available to pro bono lawyers in North Carolina, in collaboration with the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the North Carolina Bar Association Appellate Practice Section, and the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center. This program matches pro bono attorneys to pro se litigants in cases before
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Kate Dieter-Maradei](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-kate-dieter-maradei/) - When asked about her caseload as a mediator specializing in Workers’ Compensation and employment disputes, she replied, “It’s wild! I have a frenetic caseload!” Any mediator worth their salt can enjoy a great work/life balance, filling their calendar with as much work as they choose to accept. What distinguishes Kate from many of her colleagues
- [NC Free Legal Answers: Providing Remote Pro Bono Legal Service Through the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/nc-free-legal-answers-providing-remote-pro-bono-legal-service-through-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - The web-based NC Free Legal Answers pro bono program, offered by the North Carolina Bar Foundation, is an essential legal services tool during this time when the ability of clients and attorneys to meet together in person is limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through this remote-access program, low-income residents from every part of the state
- [Lawyers for Literacy Reaching Students at Home](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/lawyers-for-literacy-reaching-students-at-home/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Lawyers for Literacy program volunteers help elementary school students improve their reading skills and expand their understanding of U.S. history and civics. Although in-school reading opportunities have been canceled in light of COVID-19, elementary students and their families can stream online educational stories video-recorded by Lawyers for Literacy volunteers. A
- [COVID-19 Frontline Health Planning Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/covid-19-frontline-health-planning-project/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation and the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center have launched the COVID-19 Frontline Health Planning Project to assist healthcare workers and other essential employees who are at the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro bono attorneys will provide clients and their families with crucial legal protections by interviewing clients and preparing statutory advance
- [4ALL Statewide Service Day 2021: A Virtual Success](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/4all-statewide-service-day-2021-a-virtual-success/) - Although the North Carolina Bar Foundation has been conducting its annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day since 2008, there was nothing routine about this year’s event. Held on Friday, March 5, and conducted virtually for the first time due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the 14th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day was certainly one for the books.
- [From Billboards in 2008 to a Virtual Call Center in 2021, 4ALL Founders’ Vision Remains](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/from-billboards-in-2008-to-a-virtual-call-center-in-2021-4all-founders-vision-remains/) - On March 5, 358 attorneys and 79 paralegal and law student volunteers came together to provide free legal information to 9,712 callers during the 14th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day. This year’s 4ALL event was held virtually: volunteers participated from the comfort and safety of their own homes or offices. The call-in service was coordinated
- [NCBF Program Spotlight: Wills for Heroes](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-program-spotlight-wills-for-heroes/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Although things are far from being back to normal, the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Wills for Heroes clinic at the N.C. Bar Center on April
- [Law Day Revisited: High School Moot Court Partners Reflect On Law Day’s Lasting Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/law-day-revisited-high-school-moot-court-partners-reflect-on-law-days-lasting-impact/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. They sat anxiously in the courtroom of the Justice Building, springing to their feet as the clerk banged her gavel and proclaimed “oyez, oyez, oyez.”
- [NCBF Civic Education Programs: Connecting Lawyers with Students and Schools](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-civic-education-programs-connecting-lawyers-with-students-and-schools/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Lawyers in Schools programming coordinates a number of civic education-focused initiatives that connect judges, lawyers and paralegals with students and schools across the state. This school year presented new challenges and opportunities, inspiring teachers to open their virtual classrooms to engage North Carolina Bar Association member guest speakers and presenters
- [Lawyers Volunteering in Schools](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/lawyers-volunteering-in-schools/) - Kids at bus stops and school supplies on store racks mean that August has finally turned the page in summer, and September will usher in new experiences for young people across North Carolina. The start of the school year brings many opportunities, not just for students, but for legal professionals as well, particularly those volunteers
- [NCBF Middle School Mock Trial](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/middle-school-mock-trial/) - When searching for an opportunity to volunteer within the local community, many look forward to working with younger age groups to educate and excite them about the legal process and trial procedure. One of these opportunities for civic engagement is getting involved with the Middle School Mock Trial Program. Various mock trial competitions are held
- [Wills for Heroes Serves Raleigh Police Department](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/wills-for-heroes-serves-raleigh-police-department/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation held its first hybrid Wills for Heroes clinic on December 16-17, 2021. The clinic served 18 Raleigh Police Department first responders along with 6 of their spouses. Through the clinic, 10 volunteer attorneys prepared simple Wills, Health Care Power of Attorney, and Durable Power of Attorney documents while meeting virtually
- [Career Fairs: Considering the Legal Profession](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/career-fairs-considering-the-legal-profession/) - If you are reading this it is likely because you are exploring the possibility of going to law school. It’s a big decision, one that very few people understand in 2022. Student debt is through the roof, first-year associate positions are harder than ever to attain, and the whole prospect of “the law” is dramatically
- [Serving Those Who Serve Others: NCBF Wills for Heroes](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/serving-those-who-serve-others-ncbf-wills-for-heroes/) - With the slowing of in-person events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NCBF had the opportunity to retool the program, working with lead volunteers to establish a Wills for Heroes document production app. The app makes the program more accessible to attorneys across the state making it possible for us to reach first responder communities
- [Wills for Heroes Marks Milestone Year With Enhanced Technology and Support](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/wills-for-heroes-marks-milestone-year-with-enhanced-technology-and-support/) - This article originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Welcome to Wills for Heroes 2.0. The latest iteration of this longstanding North Carolina Bar Foundation pro bono program has been wired – literally –
- [NCBF Middle School Mock Trial Competition](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-middle-school-mock-trial-competition/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Civic Education and Community Engagement Committee supports Middle School Mock Trial competitions by actively engaging in relationships with schools, teachers, and volunteers across North Carolina. One such event took place in Charlotte on February 25, hosting four Mecklenburg County middle school teams and another team from Asheville. The teams participated in a
- [4ALL’s Common Theme: NC Legal Community Is Continuing To Step Up](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/4alls-common-theme-nc-legal-community-is-continuing-to-step-up/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2022 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Every 4ALL Statewide Service Day is unique, perhaps none more so than in recent years as the North Carolina Bar Foundation worked through the challenges
- [NCBA Past Presidents Answer 4ALL Phones From Home On NC Lawyers’ “Best Day”](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncba-past-presidents-answer-4all-phones-from-home-on-nc-lawyers-best-day/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Caryn McNeill hits the nail on the head, as she so often does, when she proclaims that “people helping people is what pro bono is really
- [Wills for Heroes: Celebrating Our Volunteers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/wills-for-heroes-celebrating-our-volunteers/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Wills for Heroes program expanded this year, with a goal to hold 2-3 clinics per month for first responders across the state. Utilizing our new Wills for Heroes document production app, volunteer attorneys were able to meet virtually with first responders while local notary volunteers assisted with executing final documents
- [Wills for Heroes: Remembering 9-11](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/wills-for-heroes-remembering-9-11/) - On Sept. 12, 2022, over 40 attorney and notary volunteers gathered in Charlotte to remember and honor the first responders and civilians lost on Sept. 11, 2001. The NCBF partnered with Bank of America and Foundation Program Partners Moore & Van Allen and Bradley Arant to serve Charlotte-Mecklenburg first responders through a Wills for Heroes
- [Wills For Heroes Expands Its Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/wills-for-heroes-expands-its-impact/) - In 2021-22, 262 first responders and their families were served by 82 volunteers through Wills for Heroes. The North Carolina Bar Association’s spirit of volunteerism, combined with the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s ability to adapt to changes and challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulted in a remarkable year for Wills for Heroes in
- [NCBF Charlotte Area Middle School Mock Trial](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-charlotte-area-middle-school-mock-trial/) - On February 24, 2023, five Charlotte-area middle schools gathered at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse for a Middle School Mock Trial Competition. The NC Bar Foundation and the NCBF Civic Education and Community Engagement Committee play an integral role in facilitating these competitions by providing case materials and rules documents, helping coach teams or identify coaches,
- [Invest in the NCBF Mission Through a Planned Gift](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/invest-in-the-ncbf-mission-through-a-planned-gift/) - Through the Endowment, the North Carolina Bar Foundation furthers the organization’s values of improving access to justice, supporting service through the profession, advancing civic education and promoting professionalism. Since the founding of the NCBF Endowment in 1985, it has grown to a value of $17M thanks to the generous support of individuals and organizations establishing
- [Even Small Gifts Make a Big Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/even-small-gifts-make-a-big-impact/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s (“NCBF”) chief objective is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for North Carolinians. Much of the NCBF’s success depends on the commitment of donors and volunteers whose leadership inspires pro bono and public service programs that further the values
- [NCBF and NCBA YLD Partner for #GivingTuesday](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-and-yld-partner-for-givingtuesday/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation and NCBA Young Lawyers Division invite you to join us this #GivingTuesday, November 29th, and make a gift to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Your gift, no matter the size, helps to support
- [Why I Give: Stephanie C. Crosby](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/why-i-give-stephanie-c-crosby/) - My name is Stephanie Crosby. I am a paralegal and a proud supporter of the North Carolina Bar Foundation. My first experience with the NCBF was serving on the committee to create the 4ALL Statewide Service Day and I've been on the committee ever since. I'm proud to be serving as the co-chair of the
- [N.C. Bar Center Hosts Justice Fund, Liberty Garden Dedication Ceremony](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/n-c-bar-center-hosts-justice-fund-liberty-garden-dedication-ceremony/) - By Russell Rawlings The North Carolina Bar Foundation (NCBF) celebrated the establishment of four new NCBF Endowment Justice Funds in a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, October 19, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary. The NCBF also dedicated two new Liberty Garden Benches and 10 new Liberty Garden Stone Pavers. Justice Funds were dedicated in
- [Four College Students Receive Scholarships Funded By Humphrey Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/four-college-students-receive-scholarships-funded-by-humphrey-justice-fund/) - This article originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Jessica Junqueira and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. The Young Lawyers Division has selected four individuals as recipients of the scholarships for children of slain or permanently disabled North Carolina law enforcement officers.
- [2022 Impact Report: From the Executive Director](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/from-the-executive-director/) - The mission of the North Carolina Bar Foundation is to unite the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. The Foundation’s vision is a vibrant North Carolina where legal services are available to all, regardless of ability to pay; where members of the
- [Anonymous Donor Establishes Justice Fund Unlike Any Other](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/anonymous-donor-establishes-justice-fund-unlike-any-other/) - This article originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. More than 100 Justice Funds have been established through contributions to the North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment. Lawyers from all across the state and all
- [Announcing the George B. Mast Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/announcing-the-george-b-mast-justice-fund/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the George B. Mast Justice Fund by his family, friends and colleagues. Justice Funds bolster the Foundation’s endowment and help generate annual grants that are awarded to statewide legal service providers aligned with the Foundation’s mission, vision and values. George B. Mast was
- [Announcing the N. Leo Daughtry Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/announcing-the-n-leo-daughtry-justice-fund/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation was pleased to announce the establishment of the N. Leo Daughtry Justice Fund at the NCBA 2022 Annual Meeting during the Wake Forest School of Law reception. The Daughtry Justice Fund was generously created by Leo’s family, friends, and colleagues. Justice Funds bolster the Foundation’s Endowment and help generate annual
- [The Intersection of NCBF Values through Programs](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/the-intersection-of-ncbf-values-through-programs/) - The five pillars of the NCBF Values Statement are imperceptibly woven into the fabric of NCBF pro bono and civic education programs. But it is these values of access to justice, service, education, professionalism, and diversity, equity and inclusion that bind the programs of the NCBF with the highest ideals of the North Carolina Bar
- [The NCBF Endowment: Serving the Community](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/the-ncbf-endowment-serving-the-community/) - Since its formation in 1987, the NCBF Endowment has provided more than $6 million in grant funding. The North Carolina Bar Foundation is the home of the NCBF Endowment. Since its formation in 1987, the NCBF Endowment has provided more than $6 million in grant funding to high-impact statewide programs and organizations committed to advancing
- [Two Winston-Salem Firms Help Local Church Avoid Foreclosure](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/two-winston-salem-firms-help-local-church-avoid-foreclosure/) - First Church of God in Christ is a thriving church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. They have owned their worship space property – which contains a building valued at almost $1 million – for 23 years. Like most commercial real estate owners, First Church had a five-year term on the loan that was secured by their
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Katie Jenifer](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-katie-jenifer/) - Talk with Katie Jenifer about her work and pro bono experiences and it won’t take you long to see the depth of her commitment or the magnitude of the positive effect she’s had in the community. The proud mom of two queer kids, Katie was driven to enroll in NCCU School of Law to start
- [Serving Statewide Across A Very Wide State: Pro Bono Needs Are Evident In Every District](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/serving-statewide-across-a-very-wide-state-pro-bono-needs-are-evident-in-every-district/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. When the fifth edition of the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society was announced earlier this year, Foundation and Development Manager Jared Smith of the
- [With Abundant Population Comes Abundant Need: Metropolitan-Area Attorneys Are Answering The Call](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/with-abundant-population-comes-abundant-need-metropolitan-area-attorneys-are-answering-the-call/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. More than half of North Carolina’s citizens reside in the state’s three largest metropolitan statistical areas, commonly known as the Triad (Greensboro, Winston-Salem, High Point),
- [Boost Your Charitable Impact with a Donor Advised Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/boost-your-charitable-impact-with-a-donor-advised-fund/) - This article originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Woody Connette and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Charitable donations are the lifeblood of colleges, faith communities and nonprofits. Imagine the human suffering in our communities without homeless shelters, food banks and crisis
- [Mayor Zeb Smathers Guides Canton Through Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fred](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/mayor-zeb-smathers-guides-canton-through-aftermath-of-tropical-storm-fred/) - This article originally appeared in the November 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. Tropical Storm Fred slammed through Haywood County on August 17, leaving a swath of death and destruction that is all too familiar to this part
- [North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society Shines Bright Light On NCBA + NCBF](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/north-carolina-pro-bono-honor-society-shines-bright-light-on-ncba-ncbf/) - This article originally appeared in the August 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. “The North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society celebrates those attorneys who have met their professional responsibility enshrined in Rule 6.1, increasing access to justice for
- [Humphrey Justice Fund Provides Scholarships For Students](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/humphrey-justice-fund-provides-scholarships-for-students/) - This article originally appeared in the May 2021 issue of North Carolina Lawyer Magazine. Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at ncbar.org/nc-lawyer. The Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association recently announced the recipients of college scholarships for children of slain or permanently disabled North
- [COVID-19 Legal Hotlines Provide Hands-On Advice In a Virtual World](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/covid-19-legal-hotlines-provide-hands-on-advice-in-a-virtual-world/) - This article originally appeared in the November 2020‭ ‬issue of North Carolina Lawyer‭ Magazine. ‬Read the complete article written by Russell Rawlings and view all NC Lawyer issues at‭ ‬ncbar.org/nc-lawyer‭.‬ Serving the public, as the mission statement of the North Carolina Bar Association proclaims, has never been more important than now. To that end, the
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Robin Stinson](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-robin-stinson/) - Many people don’t have the finances or time to meet with an attorney. While most attorneys provide legal advice on a daily basis, some go the extra mile and answer legal questions for people who cannot afford an attorney or consultation fees through programs such as NC Free Legal Answers. Robin Stinson has practiced in
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Kevin Pratt](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-kevin-pratt/) - NCBA member Kevin Pratt understands that pro bono work is an opportunity to demystify the legal process for clients and pave a way for communication that can resolve clients’ issues. Pratt works on consumer cases with Legal Aid of North Carolina’s Lawyer on the Line program, and he also volunteers on landlord-tenant cases with Legal
- [2021-22 NCBA Pro Bono Awards](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2021-22-ncba-pro-bono-awards/) - Each year, the North Carolina Bar Association recognizes Association members for their substantial contributions to pro bono service in North Carolina. The nomination deadline for 2021-22 NCBA Pro Bono Award recognition is Feb. 18, 2022. Please consider nominating a colleague, project, or organization for pro bono recognition. 2021-22 NCBA Pro Bono Award Categories: William Thorp Pro
- [Foundation Impact At A Glance: NCBF Endowment](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/foundation-impact-at-a-glance-ncbf-endowment/) - In the most recent grant cycle, the Foundation’s Endowment was able to award 44 grants to deserving organizations and programs that advance the Foundation’s values. Justice and Liberty Funds, raised in honor of NCBA member attorneys, are just one of the ways donors contribute to the growth of the Endowment.
- [2019-20 Leadership Gift Campaign Results](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2019-20-leadership-gift-campaign-results/) - Volunteer Leaders Answer the Call Launched in 2018, the Leadership Gift Campaign challenges all volunteer leaders of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation to unite in philanthropic support of the NCBF and its pro bono and public service programs. The 2019-2020 campaign resulted in 27 percent overall participation among NCBF/NCBA leadership,
- [NCBF Endowment Begins New Bar Year with Grant Awards](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ncbf-endowment-begins-new-bar-year-with-grant-awards/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment makes grants available to North Carolina organizations that are engaged in programming or projects that advance the Foundation’s values of access to justice, volunteer service, civic education and professionalism. On July 1, 2021, the Endowment awarded $467,512 in grant funds to 37 grantees and programs across the state, including
- [2020-21 Leadership Gift Campaign Results](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2020-21-leadership-gift-campaign-results/) - Volunteer Leaders Answer the Call The Leadership Gift Campaign challenges all volunteer leaders of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation to unite in philanthropic support of the NCBF and its pro bono and civic education programs. The 2020-2021 campaign resulted in 32% percent overall participation among NCBF/NCBA leadership, raising $231,000 from
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Jennifer Bennington](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-jennifer-bennington/) - It’s fair to say that Jennifer Bennington is passionate about pro bono! As a partner of the Wilson firm of Beaman & Bennington, PLLC, Jennifer focuses her practice on bankruptcy (representing debtors, creditors, and the trustee), non-bankruptcy work-outs, as well as representing Wilson County DSS in juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency cases, as well as
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Michael Martinez](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-michael-martinez/) - Perspective. That is what Michael Martinez, Bankruptcy and Corporate Attorney at Grier Wright Martinez, P.A., gleans from his pro bono work. He shares, “It really helps the effectiveness of my tact and approach dealing with my corporate clients when I’m simultaneously working with a pro bono client trying to save a house or put food
- [2021 NCBF Impact Report: From the Executive Director](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2021-ncbf-impact-report-from-the-executive-director/) - For many people in our state, the past year has been one of loss, pain and uncertainty. Issues brought about by the pandemic have impacted livelihoods, education and housing. There is very little that hasn’t been changed or impacted in some way by the pandemic and the events of 2020 and 2021. Hearing the call
- [A Power of Greater Good for the People of North Carolina](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/a-power-of-greater-good-for-the-people-of-north-carolina/) - In this season of thanks, we would like to take a moment to thank you for your commitment to the North Carolina Bar Foundation and Association. The Foundation is best described as the North Carolina Bar Association’s powerful philanthropic partner in supporting the causes that lawyers and legal professionals are most passionate about. The Foundation
- [Platt D. Walker Planned Giving Society Class of 2020](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/platt-d-walker-planned-giving-society-class-of-2020/) - The Platt D. Walker Planned Giving Society recognizes those individuals who have made a planned gift to support the North Carolina Bar Foundation. Established in 1996, the Society honors the name of Platt D. Walker, who was elected the first president of the North Carolina Bar Association in 1899. Class of 2020 LeAnn Nease and
- [If You Have A Legal Question, Ask NC Free Legal Answers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/if-you-have-a-legal-question-ask-nc-free-legal-answers/) - In these difficult times, it helps to know there is a free online resource available to answer legal questions, including those related to COVID-19. The program is called NC Free Legal Answers and it has been serving income-eligible North Carolinians since 2018. Established in partnership between the North Carolina Bar Foundation and the American Bar
- [2021 Tax Rules May Allow Large Retirement Plan Gifts to NCBF](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2021-tax-rules-may-allow-large-retirement-plan-gifts-to-ncbf/) - In response to the pandemic, the CARES Act provides additional incentives for charitable giving, an important one of which was extended into 2021. This year, taxpayers can deduct up to 100% of their Adjusted Gross Income (“AGI”) for cash gifts to certain public charities such as the North Carolina Bar Foundation. This provision allows additional
- [4ALL Statewide Service Day A Resounding Success](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/4all-statewide-service-day-resounding-success/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation presented the 13th annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 6. Volunteer attorneys answered 8,788 calls from call centers in Asheville, Charlotte, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Greenville, Raleigh and Wilmington. A total of 422 volunteers participated in the annual event. Individually, call centers received the following number of calls: Asheville: 993
- [Celebrate National Pro Bono Week with the NCBF](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/celebrate-national-pro-bono-week/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the North Carolina Bar Association, uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina by creating pro bono and public service opportunities that engage lawyers and paralegals in service to individuals and communities
- [2019 NCBF Impact Report: From the Executive Director](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2019-ncbf-impact-report-from-the-executive-director/) - Welcome to the 2019 North Carolina Bar Foundation Impact Report. As you read through the pages that follow, you will see the mission of the North Carolina Bar Foundation at work: uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Our mission reminds
- [Fostering Partnerships for Wellness During COVID-19](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/fostering-partnerships-for-wellness-during-covid-19/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation was proud to partner with the North Carolina Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) and BarCARES to offer a free, two-part webinar series to support members of our profession during these difficult times. On April 8, 2020, nearly 1,900 judges, lawyers, paralegals and law students participated in the program “Calm in the
- [2019-20 NCBF Impact Report: From the Executive Director](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/2019-20-ncbf-impact-report-from-the-executive-director/) - The 2019-20 bar year represented a key milestone for the North Carolina Bar Foundation, as it reached the 60th anniversary of its founding. This anniversary has given us an opportunity to reflect on the Foundation’s journey as a way of framing the bright future that lies ahead. The events of the past year have also
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Joey Polonsky](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-joey-polonsky/) - When you hear “corporate finance lawyer,” you think about boardrooms in high-rises and long hours poring over documents packed with legalese about acquisitions and lending practices. You picture the type of guys on Wall Street. What you don’t picture is someone at the U.S.-Mexico Border visiting an immigration respite center in McAllen, Texas, where summers
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Katie Riddle](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-katie-riddle/) - A paralegal is an advocate, a teacher, an advisor, a valuable team member, and everything else in between. Katie Riddle exemplifies all of these characteristics through her dedication to her profession, her clients, and volunteering with the Legal on the Line Paralegal Partnership (LOTLPP)! Katie enjoys hearing about her clients’ experiences and being able to
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Anabel Rosa](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-anabel-rosa/) - Anabel Rosa has long held a commitment to giving back through service. “I know what it feels like to be the person who needs help,” describes Anabel. “I know what it feels like to not belong, to not have meaning, to not be able to speak with someone.” Anabel recalls a memory of sitting in
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Yazmeen Gadalla](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-yazmeen-gadalla/) - As we all process the ongoing events related to the Covid-19 pandemic, one source of comfort is knowing that helpers, like first responders, healthcare workers, and so many others, are doing the impactful work they’ve always done – saving lives. Lately, their work seems particularly meaningful and dangerous, but they have been heroes since long
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Sarah Beth Withers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-sarah-beth-withers/) - Sarah Beth Withers is dedicated to bridging the justice gap in Eastern North Carolina. In 2017, She founded Inner Banks Legal Services, a non-profit law firm based in Historic Downtown Washington. Her goal was – and still is – to provide quality legal services for low-income and modest-means individuals and families who earn too much
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Blaine Sanders](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-blaine-sanders/) - Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA’s Blaine Sanders is not only committed to pro bono work in his own practice but in facilitating opportunities for others to serve as well. For over thirty-five years, Sanders has built a litigation practice focusing on commercial, real estate, employment, and sports & entertainment law, and he is a member
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: UNC Law Students Against Sexual and Domestic Violence](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-unc-law-students-against-sexual-and-domestic-violence/) - Law Students Against Sexual and Domestic Violence (LSASDV) is a university-recognized student organization at the UNC School of Law. In addition to sponsoring speakers and programs to educate law students and the university community about sexual and domestic violence, LSASDV provides pro bono opportunities for UNC law students to advocate for survivors through connections with
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Rachel Royal](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-rachel-royal/) - A North Carolina State Bar Certified Freelance Paralegal, Rachel Royal is the founder of Royal Touch Legal & Business Solutions. As a freelance paralegal, Rachel provides virtual paralegal services to personal injury, family law, and real estate firms while also serving as a Project Coordinator for the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center’s Driver’s License
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Chad Archer](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-chad-archer/) - What makes practicing law more than just a job? Many attributes come to mind. By its nature, the law is constantly changing, forcing attorneys to constantly learn, adapt, and improve in order to effectively advocate for their clients. Practicing law also requires a high level of attention to detail and client service, demanding that attorneys
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Rebecca Rushton](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-rebecca-rushton/) - For Rebecca Rushton, volunteering for the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Wills for Heroes pro bono program was not just about reporting pro bono hours; it completely changed the path of her career as a lawyer. A marine science undergrad who went to law school in Oregon, she began her Wills for Heroes pro bono experience
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Dan Gibson](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-dan-gibson/) - When we asked Dan Gibson about the pro bono appeal he’s been successfully handling, one of the first things he did was give credit to others – his mentors, his colleagues, and his client. Gibson’s humility is admirable. But it’s evident that Gibson’s passion for helping others and for appellate law took his advocacy to
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Salim Uqdah](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-salim-uqdah/) - Salim Uqdah is a dedicated volunteer who is focused on educating and providing his dispute resolution skills to the people of North Carolina. Salim is a North Carolina Certified paralegal, Arkfeld E-Discovery Specialist, and NCDRC Certified Mediator with an immense talent for bringing people to the table. Salim left the Mecklenburg Courthouse in June 2018
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Steve Epstein](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-steve-epstein/) - Steve Epstein considers it not only his duty as a lawyer, but his privilege, to provide pro bono service. “If not for me, who will do this work?” he questions. Since April 2010, Steve has spent his days as a Civil Litigation attorney at Poyner Spruill, LLP with a focus in Family Law. By contrast,
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Molly Gross](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-molly-gross/) - Few things make people feel helpless like a natural disaster can. If you’re like most attorneys, your daily work doesn’t involve feeding people, clearing giant trees, or repairing homes. As we settle into our day-to-day work, it’s easy to feel like we don’t have anything to offer people who have lost basic needs like clothing
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Heather Culp](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-heather-culp/) - January 1st: a new year. For many, it will mean setting new intentions for the year, ordering new calendars, or finally setting aside that one bad habit. For Attorney Heather Culp of Essex Richards, P.A. in Charlotte, it means the start of another goal – complete at least fifty (more) hours of pro bono work
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Chadwick McCullin](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-chadwick-mccullin/) - This volunteer spotlight shines on Chadwick McCullen and his pro bono work with Wills for Heroes, a pro bono program that utilizes its volunteers to prepare essential legal documents — including wills, living wills, and powers of attorney — free of charge to North Carolina first responders (police officers, sheriff’s deputies, EMS, fire and rescue
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Kate McCullough](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-kate-mccullough/) - For attorneys working in business law who want to give back, it’s hard to think of a better opportunity than the NC Lawyers for Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (“NC LEAP”). And when it comes to attorneys who have taken that opportunity, Kate McCullough immediately comes to mind. Kate has been an active NC LEAP volunteer since
- [Why I Give: Nicolette Fulton](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/why-i-give-nicolette-fulton/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation continues to be inspired by the philanthropic spirit of those who support us in our mission: uniting the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. In this holiday season, we hope you will enjoy the testimonial from
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Karen Fisher Moskowitz](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-karen-fisher-moskowitz/) - Karen Fisher Moskowitz is the Director of the Consumer Protection Program at Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy and has dedicated her legal career to serving the most vulnerable members of her community. Moskowitz uses her expertise as an attorney to help her clients know safety and stability and has practiced for more than 25 years.
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Anna Davis](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-anna-davis/) - For attorneys, fewer things are more important than having an outstanding reputation amongst one’s professional peers. Reputation is something that is observed by others. For example, one attorney could be known for sporting flamboyant bow ties, another for her killer collection of Jimmy Choo shoes. While it’s good to score fashion and style points, that
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: William Christy](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-william-christy/) - William (Bill) Christy is an outstanding volunteer attorney who has done extensive pro bono and community service to improve the lives of Western North Carolinians since moving back to the region in 1995 to practice law. Bill founded the firm Stone & Christy, PA in Black Mountain in that year and immediately began doing pro
- [Pro Bono Spotlight: Kayla Britt](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/pro-bono-spotlight-kayla-britt/) - Kayla Britt is the example of what everyone strives for in a great lawyer: dedicated, professional, passionate, humble. A recipient of the NCBA YLD Young Lawyer of the Quarter for October through December 2020 and July through September 2021, Kayla has been working hard to serve those in North Carolina. Since law school, Kayla has
- [Why Pro Bono?](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/why-pro-bono/) - Because we’re pro pro bono. During Pro Bono Week, the North Carolina Bar Foundation asked 160 new attorneys why they were willing to give their time and talents freely to help the underserved. Here are their answers. Why will you join the Foundation in lending a hand to those in need of legal service?
- [Elections, Appointments Complete 2021-22 NCBF Board](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/elections-appointments-complete-2021-22-ncbf-board/) - Under the amended North Carolina Bar Foundation bylaws, effective June 22, 2019, the NCBF Board of Directors includes the voting members of the Executive Committee of the NCBA Board of Governors, the voting members of the Audit and Finance Committee of the NCBA Board of Governors, the chairs of the Foundation’s three standing committees (Development,
- [The Legal Aid of NC Fund of the NCBF Endowment Supports LANC Dixon Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/the-legal-aid-of-nc-fund-of-the-ncbf-endowment-supports-lanc-dixon-fellows/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment holds the Legal Aid of North Carolina Fund, which was initiated in 2007 with a lead gift of $100,000 from Charles D. Dixon (1925-2016). Matched by law firms across the state, bolstered by generous gifts from individual donors, and solidified by a transformative $1,000,000 gift from Mr. Dixon’s estate
- [The NCBF Gives Thanks to Volunteers and Donors](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/the-ncbf-gives-thanks-to-volunteers-and-donors/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation is driven by its mission to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. In this season of Thanksgiving, we would like to thank the thousands of North Carolina Bar Association members and NCBF friends who

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- [Our Endowment](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-endowment/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment makes grants available to North Carolina organizations that are engaged in programming or projects that advance the Foundation’s values of access to justice, service through the profession, civic education, professionalism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Questions? Email foundation@ncbar.org.
- [Entrepreneurs Assistance Program](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/entrepreneurs-assistance-program/) - Founded in 2007 as a project of the North Carolina Bar Association Business Law and Corporate Counsel Sections, the Entrepreneurs Assistance Program (formerly known as NC LEAP) coordinates attorney volunteers to provide pro bono business law advice and counsel to small business owners through webinars and clinics held in partnership with non-profit organizations throughout the
- [Non-legal Resources](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/pro-bono-resource-manual/non-legal-resources/) - Examples of non-legal resource needs include food assistance, assistance locating housing, mental health resources, or transportation needs. Comprehensive Resource Finders NC211: https://nc211.org/ Information and referral service provided by United Way of North Carolina and powered by local United Ways of North Carolina. Families and individuals can call 2-1-1 or 1-888-892-1162 to receive free and
- [Named Endowment Funds](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/named-endowment-funds/) - Since its formation in 1987, the North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment has provided over $6 million in grant funding to high-impact public service and pro bono programs and projects across the state, including legal aid organizations, civic education programs, community service initiatives and programs that enhance professionalism. Endowment support is generated through the creation of
- [Open Door Fund Founding Donors](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/open-door/open-door-foundingdonors/) - Thank you to our NCBF Open Door Fund Founding Donors As the legal profession in North Carolina grows and its members become increasingly diverse, the NCBF Open Door Fund and Fellowship signals our collective commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and our desire to welcome all who want to serve the people of North Carolina
- [Wills for Heroes](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/wills-for-heroes/) - The Wills for Heroes program partners with local fire, police, and EMS stations/departments to host clinics where volunteer attorneys draft simple wills, health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and advance directive documents for first responders and their families, free of charge. Upcoming Wills for Heroes Clinics September 11, 2026 | In Partnership
- [NCBF Volunteer Sign-Up](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/ncbf-volunteer-sign-up/) - To Our Volunteers, We thank and appreciate all you have done and continue to do, to provide access to justice across the state. The North Carolina Bar Foundation could not provide these resources and opportunities for pro bono legal services without your dedicated service, value of education, clear professionalism, and focus on diversity, equity and
- [Foundation Program Partners](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/foundation-program-partners-25-26/) - Foundation Program Partners enable the Foundation to serve North Carolinians statewide through lawyer-led pro bono and civic education programs including NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL), Lawyers for Literacy, Middle School Mock Trial, McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge, NC Free Legal Answers, Entrepreneurs Assistance Program, Patent Pro Bono Program and Wills for Heroes. The NCBF proudly features Foundation
- [D. Staton Inscoe and Maude B. Inscoe Scholarship](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/scholarships-and-assistance/d-staton-and-maude-b-inscoe-scholarship/) - The Inscoe Fund was established in 1994 through a bequest by Ms. Maude B. Inscoe to benefit worthy law students who have demonstrated financial need. Recipients of the Inscoe Scholarship should have demonstrated financial need and exemplify the values of the North Carolina Bar Foundation, which include: access to justice, service, civic education, professionalism, and
- [Make an Impact Today](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/make-an-impact-today/) - Increase your giving potential and be recognized during your lifetime. Supporting NCBF today or in the near future permits you to witness the impact of your generosity while receiving recognition during your lifetime. The strategies discussed here make an immediate impact on NCBF pro bono and civic education programs, may extend the reach of your
- [Gifts by Beneficiary Designation](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leave-a-legacy/gifts-by-beneficiary-designation/) - Adding and changing beneficiaries are a fast and simple way to incorporate NCBF into your estate plan. You can put your accounts to use helping drive the NCBF mission with no cost to you now by designating NCBF as a beneficiary of your assets. By naming NCBF as a beneficiary, you influence your personal legacy
- [Gifts by Bequest](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leave-a-legacy/gifts-by-bequest/) - A gift in your will is one of the easiest ways to create your legacy. Anyone with an estate of any size can make a bequest. Including NCBF in your will or living trust is simple, flexible and the most common way to support NCBF with a planned gift. Because it is fully revocable, you
- [Leave a Legacy for Tomorrow](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leave-a-legacy/) - Platt D. Walker Society Instill your legacy with a planned gift, costing you nothing now. Deferred gifts are planned charitable contributions that allow you to retain control of your assets during your lifetime, have potential tax benefits* and give you the flexibility to modify your plan if personal circumstances change. The Platt D. Walker
- [Benches and Pavers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/benches-pavers/) - The Liberty Garden was built in 2007 and is located on the grounds of the North Carolina Bar Center in Cary, home of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation. In addition to the glass panel display of Named Liberty Fund recognitions for NCBF Endowment gifts, Walkway Benches and Stone Pavers in
- [Giving Levels](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/giving-levels/) - Contributors to the Foundation are recognized for cumulative annual giving for their gifts to the NCBF Annual Fund and Endowment. Contributors to the Foundation will be recognized for cumulative annual giving at the following levels: Justice for All Society recognizes gifts of $25,000 and above. Cornerstone Society recognizes gifts of $10,000 – $24,999. Lawyer Leaders
- [Leadership Gift Campaign](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leadership-gift-campaign/) - Welcome to the 2025-2026 Leadership Gift Campaign! The NCBF Leadership Gift Campaign challenges volunteer leaders of the North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation to unite in philanthropic support of the NCBF, to achieve 100% giving participation among our Boards, Section/Division Councils, and Committees. As one of about 1,400 NCBA members serving in
- [Annual Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/annual-fund/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Annual Fund provides operational support to pro bono, civic education, professionalism and DEI programs that annually engage hundreds of attorney volunteers to serve thousands of North Carolinians in all 100 North Carolina counties. Your gift empowers the North Carolina Bar Foundation to fulfill its mission to unite the talent and generosity
- [Support NCBF](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/) - Private philanthropic gifts and commitments are the best way to invest in our mission. We invite you to make a gift to support NCBF pro bono, civic education and professionalism programs advancing access to justice, service through the profession, civic education, professionalism and diversity in the profession. Every gift makes a difference and is recognized
- [Jane B. Weathers Lawyers Helping Lawyers Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/scholarships-and-assistance/jane-b-weathers-fund/) - Grants to assist North Carolina lawyers experiencing financial hardship due to difficult circumstances, including medical, personal or professional challenges. Please review the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Fund Grant Guidelines below. Applications to the Fund are reviewed quarterly and the deadlines for consideration are March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. Applications are reviewed anonymously
- [Support the NCBF](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/supportthencbf/) - Be A Power of Greater Good Your gift to any of the funds below advances the mission and vision of the North Carolina Bar Foundation by supporting endowment grants and pro bono and civic education programs that annually serve thousands of North Carolinians statewide.
- [2025-2026 LGC Leaderboard](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leadership-gift-campaign/lgc-leaderboard/) - Leadership Gift Campaign Leaderboard | Board, Committees, Division + Section Councils
- [About Us](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/about-us/) - Our Mission: Uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Our Vision A vibrant North Carolina where legal services are available to all, regardless of ability to pay; where members of the legal profession provide community service and leadership that profoundly impacts
- [Endowment Grant Application](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-endowment/endowment-grant-application/) - The FY27 NCBF Endowment Grant application cycle -- for the grant year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 -- is now open. The application deadline is Tuesday, September 15, 2026. No extensions will be permitted. Things to know about the FY27 NCBF Endowment Grant Application Cycle: The FY27 Endowment grant application opens July 1,
- [Patent Pro Bono Program (closed as of June 30, 2026)](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/patent-pro-bono-program/) - Due to funding challenges, the NCBF Patent Pro Bono Program has discontinued operations as of June 30, 2026. If you are a low-wealth North Carolina inventor, you may qualify for patent application assistance through the non-profit organization Georgia Patents, which accepts, assesses and processes client applications for North Carolina residents.
- [Heir Property Pro Bono Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/heir-property-pro-bono-project/) - The NCBA Real Property Section has partnered with NC legal services organizations Legal Aid of North Carolina, Pisgah Legal Services, and Land Loss Prevention Project to develop a clearinghouse of pro bono volunteers to assist legal services clients with heir property issues. Heir property issues include a wide range of both real property and estate
- [Open Door Fellowship](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/open-door-fellowship/) - The North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation are committed to recognizing, respecting, promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal community. The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a competitive summer fellowship opportunity for first-year North Carolina law school students to gain valuable, hands-on legal experience while widening their professional networks to "open doors" and
- [McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyers-in-schools/mcintyre-youth-leadership-challenge/) - The McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge strives to inspire and encourage middle and high school students to demonstrate the qualities of good citizenship by seeking solutions to the various problems within their local communities. The Challenge will require students to exhibit skills in research, public speaking and community action. The culmination of this Challenge takes place
- [NCBF Bar Exam Prep Course Grant](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/scholarships-and-assistance/bar-exam-fund/) - The NCBF maintains a purpose-restricted fund within its Endowment that provides support for financially needy NC law school students taking the NC bar exam. Grant funding is available to help defer the costs of enrolling in a bar exam prep course for NC law school graduates registered for the North Carolina Bar Exam in 2027.
- [Meet the Open Door Fellows](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/open-door/meet-the-open-door-fellows/) - The North Carolina Bar Association and North Carolina Bar Foundation are committed to recognizing, respecting, promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal community. As part of their ongoing commitment to address inequities in access to legal services and participation in the legal profession experienced by historically excluded or disadvantaged individuals and communities in North Carolina, these
- [Support the Cheslie C. Kryst Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/cheslie/) - On May 20, 2025, the Cheslie C. Kryst Justice Fund was dedicated in honor of Cheslie's life and legacy. Your gift allows her legacy to live on through the North Carolina Bar Foundation Open Door Fellowship. The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students who are members
- [NC Lawyers on Call Volunteer Information & Training](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyersoncall/4all-volunteer-information-training/) - NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL) is conducted using an internet phone service called Telzio. If you volunteered for NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL) in a recent year when the event was held virtually or hybrid, you likely already have a Telzio account set up. Please visit telzio.com/login to take calls for NC Lawyers on Call
- [NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL)](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyersoncall/) - NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL) is an annual volunteer program in which lawyers provide free legal answers, information and resources to callers wanting to speak to a lawyer about North Carolina-related legal matters. In 2026, with the help of 245 attorney volunteers and 119 paralegal and law student volunteers, lawyers answered 7,005 calls and assisted
- [Talk to a Lawyer For Free](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyersoncall/talk-to-a-lawyer-for-free/) - Friday, March 6, 2026 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. North Carolina lawyers are volunteering to provide free legal information to members of the public throughout North Carolina on Friday, March 6 through the NC Lawyers on Call (4ALL) program event. This is a free public service that annually connects almost 10,000 callers with attorney volunteers to
- [Entrepreneurs Assistance Program Webinar Archive](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/entrepreneurs-assistance-program/nc-leap-webinar-archive/) - Insurance Basics for Small Businesses | Robby Jessup, Davenholt Investments Protecting Your Business in Contracts: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses | Elizabeth (Beth) McKee The Corporate Transparency Act | Donna Berkelhammer Minority Equity Investments in Private Companies | Jeffery Hart Intellectual Property Protection: A Comprehensive Overview | Trevor Schmidt An Entrepreneur's Guide to
- [Support the Janet Ward Black Justice 4ALL Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/janetwardblack/) - Honor the life and legacy of Janet Ward Black. The Janet Ward Black Justice Fund supports North Carolina Bar Foundation and North Carolina Bar Association pro bono programs that help address the “access to justice gap,” including the NC Lawyers on Call (“Call 4ALL”) pro bono program. Janet Ward Black (1959-2025) Janet Ward Black, respected
- [Legal Aid of NC Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-endowment/legal-aid-of-nc-fund/) - The North Carolina Bar Association and Foundation have a long history of supporting the important legal services work of Legal Aid of North Carolina. In 2007, the Foundation Board of Directors approved the establishment of the LANC Fund within the Endowment for the specific benefit of Legal Aid of North Carolina. Over the years, with
- [Q&A with MYLC Winners](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/qa-with-mylc-ambassador-and-winner-2022-and-2023-krish-attaluri/) - Q&A with MYLC Ambassador and Winner (2022 and 2023): Krish Attaluri How did you decide what topic(s) to focus on? "I selected a topic that held personal significance for me and had a direct impact on both myself, my family and people like me in my community. While there are numerous global topics, I chose
- [DLS Volunteer Training: Video Library](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/disaster-legal-services/attorney-resources/disaster-legal-services-volunteer-training/) - Thank you for your interest in volunteering to provide legal assistance to North Carolinians impacted by natural disaster. The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division coordinates the North Carolina Disaster Legal Services (DLS) effort in partnership with the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Legal
- [2025 Impact](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/impact/) - Uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina‭.‬ 17,000+ ‬individuals were served through NCBF pro bono and civic education programs in 2024-25‭.‬ DISASTER LEGAL SERVICES: 1,600+ lawyers, law students and paralegals registered to serve 170+ clients at 9 in-person clinics, serving 170+ clients
- [Leadership Gift Campaign FAQ](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/support/leadership-gift-campaign/frequently-asked-questions/) - The 2025-2026 Leadership Gift Campaign launched on January 1, 2026. All gifts and pledges directed to the North Carolina Bar Foundation throughout the 2025-26 bar (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) will count toward overall participation. For pledges, please remember payments must be fulfilled by June 30, 2026, for inclusion in the final Leadership
- [Scholarships and Law Student Grant Assistance](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/scholarships-and-assistance/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment includes funds established for and restricted to, the purpose of providing scholarships and grant assistance to qualifying applicants. For more information on these scholarship programs, contact foundation@ncbar.org.
- [#GivingTuesday](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/givingtuesday/) - Join us on Tuesday, December 2 for #GivingTuesday, a universal day of online giving, as we support the North Carolina Bar Foundation Annual Fund - the lifeblood of NCBF pro bono, civic education and professionalism programs. This year, your #GivingTuesday gift will extend the reach and deepen the impact of the NCBF Annual Fund, serving
- [Make a Pledge to the Janet Ward Black Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/janet-ward-black-justice-fund-pledge/) - Janet Ward Black Justice Fund Pledge I am pleased to make the following commitment to the North Carolina Bar Foundation in memory of Janet Ward Black. Paid during each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Pledge reminders will be sent to you in the fall and spring so you can choose when to pay your commitment
- [NC Free Legal Answers](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/nc-free-legal-answers/) - NC Free Legal Answers is a time-limited, limited-service representation pro bono program. Questions generally take volunteer attorneys about 15-30 minutes to respond to, or perhaps an hour if an attorney wants or needs to do some additional research before providing an answer to a client’s question. Sort and filter features make it easy for volunteer
- [Open Door Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/open-door/open-door-fund/) - The NCBA+NCBF are committed to recognizing, respecting, promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal community. The NCBF Open Door Fund and Fellowship demonstrate our ongoing commitment to improving access to legal services and diverse participation in the legal profession. The Open Door Fellowship, launched in 2023, signals a collective commitment and desire to welcome all
- [Open Door Fund + Fellowship](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/open-door/) - The NCBA+NCBF are committed to recognizing, respecting, promoting and encouraging diversity in the legal community. The NCBF Open Door Fund and Fellowship demonstrate our ongoing commitment to address inequities in access to legal services and participation in the legal profession experienced by historically excluded or disadvantaged individuals and communities in North Carolina. The Open Door
- [Who We Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-endowment/who-we-fund/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation Endowment makes grants available to North Carolina organizations that are engaged in programming or projects that advance the Foundation’s values of access to justice, service through the profession, civic education, professionalism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Grant applications are reviewed annually by the NCBF Endowment Committee, which makes recommendations for
- [Our Programs](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation’s programs advance the Foundation’s mission and further its values of access to justice, service through the profession, civic education, professionalism, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Foundation programs are made possible through the generous support of NCBA members, Foundation Program Partners and others statewide who are dedicated to advancing the Foundation’s mission to
- [NCBA Pro Bono Initiatives](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/) - The pro bono and civic education programs team of the North Carolina Bar Foundation supports NCBA Sections, Divisions and Committees to organize pro bono and civic education initiatives that engage their members in service. If you are an NCBA member with an interest in organizing a pro bono or civic education initiative with your NCBA
- [Lawyers in Schools](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyers-in-schools/) - Programs designed to engage legal professionals in volunteer service to promote civic education.
- [Disaster Legal Services](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/disaster-legal-services/) - The North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division coordinates the North Carolina Disaster Legal Services (DLS) effort in partnership with the Young Lawyers Division of the American Bar Association, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC). The DLS pro bono program provides disaster-related resources and services to the public
- [Middle School Mock Trial](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyers-in-schools/middle-school-mock-trial/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation supports teachers, parents and students who coordinate mock trial experiences for middle school students through creation of the below materials including cases, materials, instructions and guides. 2025-26 Mock Trial Case People v. Parker (Mock Trial Rules included in Case Document) Scoresheet + Time Cards Time Cards (PDF) Timekeeper Record Form
- [Disaster Legal Services Attorney Resources](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/disaster-legal-services/attorney-resources/) - WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline: August 27, 2025 Training Memo for Attorney Volunteers Training Memo for Call Screener Volunteers PLS Disaster Recovery Resource List National Disaster Attorney Handbook (Updated Fall 2024) National Disaster Attorney Handbook (Updated Fall 2024) FEMA Forms FEMA Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Appeal Request (fillable form) FEMA Release of Information Form Insurance
- [Lawyers for Literacy](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyers-in-schools/lawyers-for-literacy/) - Lawyers for Literacy is a civic education program that matches legal professionals with elementary-aged schoolchildren to improve students’ reading skills and spark their interest in civics and history. Once a week for four weeks, volunteers read books provided by the NCBF for around 30 minutes. They may be asked to read to a whole class
- [Foundation Program Partners](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/foundation-program-partners-24-25/) - Foundation Program Partners support the North Carolina Bar Foundation and its mission to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. Foundation Program Partners enable the Foundation to serve North Carolinians statewide through lawyer-led pro bono and civic education programs including 4ALL-Lawyers
- [Opt-Inspire Pro Bono Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/opt-inspire-pro-bono-project/) - The Privacy and Data Security Section Opt-Inspire Initiative is a pro bono project dedicated to educating senior citizens on crucial topics such as privacy, cybersecurity, and navigating the digital landscape. Senior citizens are especially vulnerable to scams, both online and otherwise, due to often having limited digital literacy. These engaging and interactive sessions will cover practical
- [North Carolina Adult Name Change Resources](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/north-carolina-adult-name-change-resources/) - The NCBA Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity Committee and the North Carolina Bar Foundation host Name Change Clinics across the state to support transgender North Carolinians in drafting the required documents and filings for seeking a legal name change to affirm their gender. For a list of upcoming clinics, visit the LGBTQ+ Legal Clinics homepage.
- [Pro Bono Resource Manual](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/pro-bono-resource-manual/) - This Pro Bono Resource Manual is provided for use by volunteer attorneys engaged in pro bono practice serving low-income residents in North Carolina. This resource is provided for information only. Please do not rely on the contents of this manual to provide legal advice or counsel without first confirming the content through independent legal research.
- [Open Door Fund Ambassadors](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/ambassadors/) - Thank you for supporting the NCBF Open Door Fund as an Ambassador - we are very grateful for your time and support! Goal: Help raise philanthropic revenue to reach $1 million goal by the end of 2025 Bar year. Duration: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 Need: The Open Door Fund exists to further
- [Social Media Toolkits](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/social-media-toolkits/) - Pick a post and platform within the toolkit you want, then follow the prompts to share directly to your network on LinkedIn, Facebook, or X and help NCBF spread the word about upcoming programs, pro bono opportunities, award nominations and more. Be sure to tag @NCBForg! Available Toolkits 4ALL-Lawyers on Call Registration Cheslie C. Kryst
- [Open Door Fund Presidents' Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/open-door/open-door-foundingdonors/ppchallenge/) - In June 2024, a group of NCBA+NCBF Presidents supported the launch of the Open Door Fund with a $100,000 collective gift challenge. Thanks to the generosity of our donors we exceeded the challenge gift in February 2025! Presidents' Challenge Met! The NCBF is deeply grateful for the leadership of these NCBA+NCBF Presidents: Catharine B.
- [Make a Pledge to the Cheslie C. Kryst Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/make-a-pledge-to-the-cheslie-c-kryst-justice-fund/) - Cheslie C. Kryst Justice Fund Pledge I am pleased to make the following commitment to the North Carolina Bar Foundation in memory of Cheslie C. Kryst. Paid during each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Pledge reminders will be sent to you in the fall and spring so you can choose when to pay your commitment
- [LGBTQ+ Legal Clinics](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/lgbtq-legal-clinics/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee The LGBTQ+ Legal Clinic seeks to support transgender North Carolinians in drafting the required documents and filings for seeking a legal name change to affirm their gender. This project will engage attorneys, paralegals and law students through scheduled clinics. A one-hour training
- [Translate Live Instructions](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/translate-live-instructions/) - Volunteer Attorney - User Guide Client User Guide - Spanish
- [NC Disaster Legal Services CLE: Serving Those Affected by Tropical Storm Helene](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/disaster-legal-services/attorney-resources/nc-disaster-legal-services-cle-serving-those-affected-by-tropical-storm-helene/) - Thursday, November 21, 2024 NC Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary NC In person: 8:15am start time | Live webcast: 8:45am start time In the aftermath of a disaster, survivors rely on legal advocates to secure essential resources and rebuild their lives. This CLE is designed to provide guidance surrounding the legal issues that follow
- [Agenda: NC Disaster Legal Services CLE](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/disaster-legal-services/attorney-resources/nc-disaster-legal-services-cle-serving-those-affected-by-tropical-storm-helene/agenda-nc-disaster-legal-services-cle/) - Thursday, November 21, 2024 NC Bar Center, 8000 Weston Parkway, Cary NC In person: 8:15am start time | Live webcast: 8:45am start time 8:15 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:45 Welcome and Introductions Kim Bart Mullikin, Senior Director, North Carolina Bar Foundation, Cary Sylvia Novinsky, Director, NC Pro Bono
- [Support the John B. McMillan and W. Gerald Thornton Justice Funds](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/manning-fulton-justice-funds/) - Honor the lives and legacies of these Manning Fulton attorneys with a gift to the North Carolina Bar Foundation Open Door Fund The NCBF Open Door Fellowship is a unique, competitive opportunity for first-year North Carolina law students who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession, including first-generation
- [Make a Pledge to the Manning Fulton Justice Funds](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/manning-fulton-justice-funds-pledge/) - Manning Fulton Justice Funds Pledge I am pleased to make the following commitment to the North Carolina Bar Foundation in memory of John B. McMillan and W. Gerald Thornton. Paid during each fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Pledge reminders will be sent to you in the fall and spring so you can choose when to
- [Open Door Fund Ambassadors - FAQs](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/ambassadors/faqs/) - Q. How are students selected for the Open Door Fellowship opportunity? A. NCBF Open Door Fellows are selected through a competitive application process that is overseen by the NCBF Open Door Committee. The NCBF Open Door Committee is appointed annually by the NCBA+NCBF President. The NCBF Open Door Fellowship Committee includes representation from the NCBA
- [Guest Speaker and Career Fair Opportunities](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/lawyers-in-schools/lawyers-as-guest-speakers/) - The North Carolina Bar Foundation facilitates opportunities for meaningful interactions between students and members of the legal profession who are willing to share their stories, perspectives, and insights. Fostering this type of volunteer engagement helps students gain knowledge and understanding on topics such as pursuing a law degree, the different areas of the law, and
- [Hubert B. Humphrey Fund Scholarship](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/scholarships-and-assistance/hubert-b-humphrey-fund-scholarship/) - The Hubert B. Humphrey Scholarship program was established in 1988 as one of the first grant awards by the NCBF Endowment. Through this program, the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division makes annual scholarship awards to children or slain or permanently disabled North Carolina law enforcement personnel. This includes local police, sheriffs’ departments, highway
- [Support the NCBF Open Door Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/pledge/) - Open Door Fund Pledge I am pleased to make the following commitment to the North Carolina Bar Foundation in support of its mission: uniting the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina. This commitment is intended to advance the NCBF's value of
- [Naturalization + Refugee Assistance Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/naturalization-refugee-assistance-project/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division and International Practice Section This project is a partnership with the NCBA Paralegal Division and Church World Services. Volunteers will work with Church World Services to assist and prepare naturalization filings and assist those pursuing Afghani Humanitarian Parolees status. At this time the project will be
- [Student-Athlete Pro Bono Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/student-athlete-pro-bono-project/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law Section On July 1, 2021, the NCAA changed its amateurism rules to allow student-athletes to profit from their Name, Image and Likeness. This sudden change in policy left student-athletes and their institutions scrambling to deal with the multitude of ways that student-athletes can now
- [Veterans Life Center Pro Bono Clinic](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/veterans-life-center-pro-bono-clinic/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Military & Veterans Law Section The Military and Veterans Law Section (MVLS) will partner with the Veterans Life Center in Butner to provide pro bono referrals and legal clinics to help meet the needs of program participants, who are otherwise homeless veterans who reside at the Center but
- [Equity Preservation Project](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/equity-preservation-project/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Elder and Special Needs Law Section To qualify for nursing home Medicaid benefits, individuals must satisfy complicated financial eligibility rules. The rules involve a concept called Medicaid estate recovery- which requires states to attempt to recover Medicaid benefits for nursing home services from a recipients probate estate after
- [Pro Se Custody Clinics](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-programs/ncba-pro-bono-initiatives/pro-se-custody-clinics/) - Hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association Paralegal Division and Family Law Section The purpose of this project is to provide legal assistance and guidance to low-income parents who cannot afford an attorney by assisting them with correctly completing self-serve custody packets. This will be accomplished by utilizing paralegals to pre-screen potential clients of the
- [2022 Impact Report](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/impact-report/) - Uniting the talent and generosity of our profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina‭.‬ 11,678‭ ‬individuals were served through NCBF pro bono and civic education programs in 2021-22‭.‬ 4ALL: 7,387‭ ‬callers served by 373‭ ‬volunteers CAREER FAIRS: 90 students served by 11 volunteers FREE LEGAL ANSWERS: 1,600 questions
- [Scholarship and Fellowship Programs](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/scholarship-and-fellowship-programs/) - Scholarship and Fellowship program opportunities within the NCBF.

## Ultimeters

- [Cheslie C. Kryst Justice Fund](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ultimeter/cheslie-c-kryst-justice-fund/)
- [WE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR $1,000,000 NCBF OPEN DOOR FUND GOAL!](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ultimeter/help-us-reach-the-1000000-ncbf-open-door-fund-goal/)
- [Presidents' Challenge](https://www.ncbarfoundation.org/our-stories/ultimeter/presidents-challenge/)

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