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 made it a priority to…
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 of spending the day in…
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 says nothing about the quality…
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 day-long competition, with logistical support…
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 of the NCBA’s Litigation and…
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 the Hall of Languages at…
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 walks of life have been…
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 – to provide simple wills, health…
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 outside of the typical metropolitan…
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 Bono Service Award: Presented to…