Petrova Law is honored to announce that GBA member Allie Petrova has been re-elected to serve as Council Director of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation. Allie Petrova has been an active member of the ABA Tax Section since 2011. The Council is the governing body of the ABA Tax Section, and Council Directors are responsible […]
Attorney Don Vaughan received the John B. McMillan Award for Distinguished Service from the North Carolina State Bar Association. It is the only award given by the State Bar. The award was presented at the September meeting of the Greensboro Bar. Vaughan served Greensboro for seven terms as a member of the Greensboro City Council […]
As we work to plan this year’s CLE offerings, the CLE Committee is requesting your feedback on topics for future CLEs. Please take a moment to let us know what topics or practice areas you would like to see in the CLE programming this year. Click on https://form.jotform.com/252639069362060 to complete the survey. The CLE Committee […]
Please consider nominating a colleague for the Centennial Award this year. The Centennial Award, co-sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association, recognizes a Greensboro Bar Association member who has provided outstanding and exemplary community service. Recent awardees include Gerald L. Walden, Jr., Michael S. Fox, D. Erik Albright, and Kimberly Bullock Gatling. Nominations for the […]
The Community Involvement Committee is proud to announce the 2025-2026 Robert C. Cone Community Involvement Society. This will be for service outside of the service as contemplated by the rules of professional conduct. Like the Herb Falk Society, it will be based on service above 75 hours. Please start keeping track of your hours since […]
Legal malpractice continues to evolve alongside technological, demographic, and societal shifts. The 2025 ABA Lawyers Professional Liability Spring Conference highlighted key national trends that every law firm should be watching. From the impact of aging populations to the growing role of artificial intelligence, the following are examples of the most pressing developments influencing claims in […]
An Update from the Young Lawyers Section On September 17, 2025, the YLS held its monthly executive board meeting to revisit its goals for the year and its commitment to providing various programming, service-related, and social opportunities for its members. In addition to fostering strong relationships with its current partners, like Hunter Elementary School and […]
Caroline A. DeCarvalho Bovis, Kyle, Burch & Medlin, LLC Category: Newly Licensed Endorser: Camilla F. DeBoard Brooks Duane Godbold Revolution Law Group Category: Newly Licensed Endorser: Karen McKeithen Schaede Martin McAullife Elon University School of Law Category: Regular Endorser: Patricia C. Perkins Joseph Michael Korin Bagwell, Holt, Smith P.A. Category: Newly Licensed Endorser: Andrea L. […]
October 1 – Mix & Mingle, 5:30 PM, Grapes & Grains October 1 – Pro Bono Award Nominations Submission Deadline October 7 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self-Help Building October 15 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Self-Help Building October 16 – GBA Member Lunch, 12:30 PM, Greensboro Country Club October 17 – Swearing-in […]
Greetings, friends! Last month, I shared a few thoughts on why we have the Greensboro Bar Association and why it remains such an important organization. This month, I’d like to follow up with some reflections on how we come together to make the GBA the best it can be. Once we’ve clarified our purpose, the […]
2025-26 Officers and Board of Directors OFFICE NAME President Hon. Bill Davis President-Elect Abigail E. Peoples Secretary Hillary M. Kies Treasurer Davis McDonald Immediate Past President Manisha P. Patel Director (2026) 1st Hon. Robby Hassell Director (2026) 1st Frankie T. Jones, Jr. Director (2026) 1st Angela F. Liverman Director (2027) […]
All members are invited to serve on a Greensboro Bar Association committee. Join the fun! Sign up today using the link below. https://form.jotform.com/252364138305150 Awards & Recognitions – Researches and makes recommendations to the Executive Board for annual awards, award recipients, and member recognitions. Centennial Celebration – Plans event(s) to commemorate the GBA’s 100th anniversary in […]
The GBA’s membership committee cordially invites you to a social gathering on Wednesday, October 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grapes & Grains, A Speakeasy Tavern, 2001 Yanceyville Street, located under the historic smokestacks of Revolution Mill! Your first drink is on the GBA, and we will have light hors d’oeuvres to share with the group! […]
Jonathon Woodruff has been named a partner at Law Firm Carolinas, which has five offices in North and South Carolina. A graduate of North Carolina Central University and Campbell University School of Law, Jonathon has experience in both civil and criminal law. He now focuses on representing community associations (HOAs and condominium associations) and supervises […]
Petrova Law is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has recognized the firm and Allie Petrova in the Tax practice area in the 2025 edition of its USA Guide to U.S. leading law firms. Both the firm’s Tax department and Allie Petrova received a Band 2 ranking in Tax in North Carolina. Only two percent of lawyers in the United States receive Chambers […]
Max Daniel McGinn July 30, 1942 – April 15, 2025 Max Daniel “Dan” McGinn passed away peacefully at Well-Spring Retirement Community on April 15, 2025. Dan was born and raised in Lexington, North Carolina, and was the eldest son of the late Max Terry McGinn and Ethel Peck McGinn. He attended Lexington High School where […]
Edgar Beauregarde Fisher, Jr. August 5, 1935 – April 21, 2025 Edgar B. Fisher, Jr., 89, of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on April 21, 2025, at Beacon Place surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 5, 1935, Edgar was the youngest child of the late Rev. Dr. […]
Charles William Saunders, Jr. August 28, 1942 – June 10, 2024 Charles William Saunders, Jr., of Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away at age 81 on Monday, June 10, 2024, at Heritage Greens Senior Living Center. Charles was born in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to the late Charles W. Saunders, Sr. and Doris Jefferson Saunders on […]
Robert G. “Bob” Baynes July 4, 1939 – July 31, 2025 Robert G. “Bob” Baynes, 86, of Pinehurst, NC, passed away on July 31, 2025, in Pinehurst, NC, supported by the love of his family. Born in Wilson, NC on July 4, 1939, Bob was the youngest child of the late Lacy G. Baynes, Sr., […]
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