It’s hard to believe we are closing out 2021 but here we are. GBA had what I hope is its last virtual membership meeting (at least until the next pandemic) in November and we welcomed two of our local legislators, Rep. Ashton Clemmons and Sen. Amy Galey. It seems like we hear a lot about […]
Upcoming Events: 11/9/2021: Virtual Judge’s Panel featuring Chief District Court Judge Teresa Vincent and District Court Judge K. Michelle Fletcher) on the Do’s and Don’t’s of Virtual Court. 12:45- 1:45pm. Zoom link will be sent to email. 12/14/2021: Virtual Panel on Collaborative Law featuring Michele Smith, Elaine Ashley and Steve Robertson. 12:45-1:45pm. Zoom link will […]
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Exemptions 1.0 Hour of General CLE Credit* Friday, November 19, 2021 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (via Zoom) This CLE presentation will cover a history of vaccination mandates, as well as briefly explore some of the established law on vaccination mandates. The CLE will explain how the current vaccine mandates are […]
The GBA wishes member Ken Gumbiner a very Happy 50th Anniversary! Ken has been practicing law for fifty years. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Illinois and was first licensed in that state in November of 1971. Ken moved to Greensboro in 1984, and currently practices with Higgins Benjamin where he focuses […]
Members of the North Carolina access to justice community are putting the focus on pro bono as part of the National Pro Bono Week Celebration. The annual celebration has been celebrated in conjunction with the American Bar Association’s National Celebration of Pro Bono: Moving Forward in a Post-Pandemic World (this year’s theme) and is held […]
The Greensboro Bar Association established the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 to annually recognize a lawyer for exhibiting a deep devotion to the legal profession and an enduring contribution to the administration of justice and the public good through unselfish service. Alan Duncan was honored at the Greensboro Bar Association’s virtual member meeting on Thursday, […]
The holiday book program at Jones Elementary is a wonderful Greensboro Bar Association tradition, one that has endured even a pandemic, thanks to your continuous support! Although the holidays still won’t be back to “normal” this year, the Elementary School Project committee is commencing our fundraising to gift books to the children at Jones Elementary […]
This year, the GBA and its Membership Committee want to facilitate additional welcoming touches for new members (particularly if meetings continue to be remote due to COVID-19) and networking opportunities for existing members. We have heard how much our members miss the opportunity for fellowship and connections with each other. The GBA will provide a […]
Swearing-In Ceremony A Success: On October 29, 2021, the Young Lawyers Section hosted its Fall Swearing-In Ceremony on Zoom. A number of newly licensed attorneys were remotely sworn into North Carolina state and federal court. We appreciate all the support from those who attended the event and we would like to specially thank Judge Eagles, […]
While there are many benefits to working remotely, one risk is that work life blurs into home life with no differentiator. Here are three habits I have developed to maximize my results and success. 1. Routines are Key Consistency and routine are more important than ever when your office commute is a flight of stairs. […]
Tyana Bond Legal Aid of NC Endorser: Sarah H. Roane Kelly Brosky Triad Legal Group, Inc. Endorser: Sharon E. Dunmore Ashley B. Chandler Fox Rothschild LLP Endorser: Kip D. Nelson Jimmy Chang Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphry & Leonard, LLP Endorser: Sarah M. Saint Matthew B. Gibbons Ellis & Winters LLP Endorser: Christopher W. Jackson Alongkorn […]
November 9 – Virtual Judges Panel (Do’s and Don’ts of Virtual Court), 12:45 PM, Zoom November 10 – Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Zoom November 17 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Zoom November 18 – Member Meeting, 12:30 PM, Zoom November 19 – Free 1-Hour COVID Vaccine CLE, 12:00 PM, Zoom November 20 – Submission […]
At our membership meeting this week, we were privileged to present the GBA Distinguished Service Award (our highest honor) to Alan Duncan. Congratulations again Alan – you really deserve it. We were very happy to welcome Governor Cooper who presented the award. That may be the highest ranking official to attend a GBA meeting and […]
Law Firm Carolinas announces that Jon Raymer, who practices commercial and residential real estate here in Greensboro, has been named Partner. There have also been several recent additions to the firm: Andrew Brower and Jonathon Woodruff have joined the Greensboro office. Andrew Brower heads the firm’s Estate Planning & Administration Department (wills, trusts, probate and guardianships). Jonathon Woodruff practices community […]
The Law Office of Manisha P. Patel, PLLC is pleased to announce the addition of its new associate attorney, Emily L. Guarascio, who joined the firm in May 2021. A Long Island native, Emily Guarascio graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Adelphi University in New York. Her long-standing […]
Leading North Carolina law firm Brooks Pierce is delighted to announce that Tanisha Palvia, Natalie Sanders, Elizabeth Troutman and Matt Tynan have been named partners in the firm. “These highly accomplished attorneys have demonstrated a passion for the law and the ability to get great results on behalf of our clients,” said Reid Phillips, the […]
The term of State Bar Councilors Patrice A. Hinnant and Stephen Robertson expire on December 31, 2021. Patrice A. Hinnant is eligible to serve two (2) additional three-year terms; Stephen Robertson is eligible to serve one (1) additional three-year term. Members of the 24th Judicial District Bar may join the virtual Member Meeting of the […]
On June 18, 2021, the Governor signed Session Law 2021-47 (SB 255) (hereinafter, the “Act”). Section 1.(b) of the Act establishes a new procedure for the assignment of medical malpractice cases brought in the Superior Court Division. This new subsection establishes that the same judge will preside over all proceedings in a medical malpractice case […]
Answer the following questions honestly to determine whether stress is affecting your life in a negative manner: I have trouble falling asleep. I can’t seem to stop thinking when it’s time to sleep. I wake up after 1-3 hours and can’t get back to sleep. I overeat when I am upset or nervous. I have […]
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