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 not able to get legal…
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 of access to justice, service,…
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 to begin this project, Tom…
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 NCBF pro bono and civic…
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 4ALL Statewide Service Day Committee…
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 Association. Samantha Gordon of Shane…
The North Carolina Bar Foundation values diversity, equity and inclusion. The NCBF Task Force on Recognition and Grant Recommendations was formed following the completion of the Report on Relationships Between the NCBA and Systemic Racism in 2020. Its charge included making recommendations “regarding appropriate grant and program initiatives to encourage greater equity, diversity and inclusion in the practice of law…
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 2021-22. Twelve clinics were held…
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 the NCBF’s values of access…
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 legal profession provide community service…