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May Calendar Notes

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May 12 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Teleconference Click to keep up with GBA Events Online Click Here for Legal Community Events

Message from the President, May 2020

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We have adjusted the sails at the Greensboro Bar Association.  The end of any term in a leadership position naturally brings thoughts of reflection.  And this year for me as President of the Greensboro Bar Association is no different.  I am satisfied with our performance over the last year and excited about our future.  I […]

Parisi Invited to Run in Boston Marathon

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Jonathan Parisi, associate attorney with Spangler Estate Planning in Greensboro, has been invited to run the 2020 Boston Marathon on behalf of the Veteran’s Department for the City of Newton, Massachusetts.  The marathon is scheduled for September 14, 2020.  Jon proudly runs in honor and remembrance of his father, Sergeant Major Todd M. Parisi, who […]

In Memoriam, Edward Linn McVey III

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EDWARD LINN McVEY III May 1, 1947 – March 11, 2020 Edward Linn McVey, III, 72, passed away suddenly on March 11, 2020.  He spent that day doing many of his favorite things:  volunteering at the hospital, helping friends and neighbors, playing with his grandchildren, and working in the yard. He was born in Columbus, […]

The Impact of Effective Leadership in a Crisis

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Leadership is a concept that we don’t spend much time discussing. We know who the leaders are, those people whose names are on the door. And we know what leadership looks like, it’s what the leaders tell us to do. But is that really what leadership is all about? Times of crisis can bring out […]

Volunteer at Potter’s House

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Volunteers are needed to serve food to the less fortunate at the Urban Ministry’s Potter’s House. Shifts are from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in the company of fellow bar members. Schedule changes due to COVID-19:. April 19 (Cancelled)   May 17 (Tentative). Please email […]

April Calendar Notes

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April 2 – Trivia Night (Postponed) April 8 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Teleconference April 15 – Annual Joint Meeting, 5:30 PM (Postponed) April 18 – Human Race (Postponed) April 19 – Potter’s House (Cancelled) April 21 – Second Chance Expunction CLE, 1:00 PM (Tentative Webinar) Click to keep up with GBA Events Online […]

Message from the President, April 2020

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“Necessity is the mother of invention.” For sure, we are swimming in unchartered waters at this moment in time.  We wait patiently (maybe anxiously) for the tide to turn and allow us to resume “normal” activities.  But will the pressures of this moment leave lasting imprints on our lives?  The quote above, taken from The […]

Battle of the Bars Trivia Night

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Let’s Get Ready to Rumble! Are you a trivia master? Do you want to support your local bar association?  Join us for the High Point vs. Greensboro Bar Association Trivia Battle on Thursday, April 2 at Stumble Stilskins, located at 202 West Market Street in Greensboro. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Trivia game begins at […]

Attorney Allie Petrova Receives Triad Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award

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On February 27, Allie Petrova received the 40 Under 40 award from the Triad Business Journal.  She has been recognized in Mergers and Acquisitions by Super Lawyers for North Carolina and has been named Legal Elite in Tax/Estate Planning and Business Law by North Carolina Business Magazine in 2020 and previous years. Allie Petrova is the founder of Petrova Law PLLC, a Greensboro-based business […]

Johnson-Parris Opens New Divorce And Family Law Firm

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Greensboro attorney Afi Johnson-Parris is pleased to announce the formation of her new firm.  Johnson-Parris Law will serve the needs of Guilford County residents with family law issues ranging from divorce and property division to custody and child support.  Ms. Johnson-Parris also practices collaborative family law, offering “Divorce with Dignity,” where informal, private discussions and […]

Margaret Kantlehner Presented with 2019 Centennial Award

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The 2019 Centennial Award for outstanding and exemplary community service was presented to Margaret R. Kantlehner at the GBA member meeting on February 20, 2020. While attending Campbell Law School, Margaret was the Editor for the U.S. Supreme Court cases in the Campbell Law Observer. She later served as the North Carolina Young Lawyers Division […]

Save the date, Second Chance Project Free CLE

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Save the date for Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the Greensboro Bar Association’s Second Chance Project, in partnership with the North Carolina Justice Center, will be presenting a FREE CLE program for Greensboro Bar Association Members on (1) expunction of criminal records and (2) eliminating traffic court debt to restore driving privileges. The first part of […]

What’s Happening

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Courthouse Update: As a friendly reminder to all GBA members and attorneys practicing in the Guilford County Courthouse in Greensboro, through the efforts of the Greensboro Bar Association and the leadership of several members, we now have a fully functioning and upgraded attorney lounge on the second floor of the courthouse where you can gather […]

Young Lawyers Section: Connections

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Spring into March Madness with the Greensboro Bar Association Young Lawyers Section The Young Lawyers Section will host its annual March Madness Happy Hour on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at World of Beer. Expect free drinks, fun, and a great time! Annual Kick-Off This year’s annual Kick-Off Party was amazing! Thank you […]

20 Tips for Avoiding Procrastination in 2020

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Though control is an illusion, conquering procrastination allows us to gain a sense of control over our days. While we may not be in control of outcomes, we can control a few moments of the day when we push through our to-do list. Often the dread of a task uses more time and energy than […]

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