“Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Whether this quote is attributed to Benjamin Franklin or John Clarke, it is clear that its survival signifies the societal value to three sought-after goals: being healthy, being wealthy, and being wise. In the legal profession, we are no different, but […]
Levels of Sponsorship: Platinum Sponsorship $2,000 8 Tickets All of the below + Sponsorship announced at the event Gold Sponsorship $1,000 6 Tickets All of the below + Company Logo displayed on table cards at the event Silver Sponsorship $500 4 Tickets All of the below + Company Logo included on promotional material Bronze Sponsorship $250 […]
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 on the following Sundays: February 16, 2020 April 19, 2020 March 15, 2020 May 17, 2020 This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in the company of […]
“Reading makes immigrants of us all. It takes us away from home, but more important, it finds homes for us everywhere.” ~ Jean Rhys In January 2019, I set my annual reading challenge — this year’s goal — to read 52 books. By December 31, I had achieved my goal, completing 52 books and reading […]
Interested in incorporating a HIIT workout into your routine? TITLE Boxing Club has graciously offered to schedule a FREE 1-week trial for the Greensboro Bar Association. Simply call or text 336-370-6673 to set up your initial class. TITLE Boxing Club utilizes the fundamentals of a true boxer’s workout to strengthen and tone arms legs, back, and […]
Family law attorney Manisha P. Patel was honored as one of North Carolina’s top lawyers for family law in 2020, earning the Legal Elite distinction as published by Business North Carolina magazine. Since 2002, the statewide publication has been honoring North Carolina attorneys for outstanding performance in various business-related categories. Winners are not selected by […]
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 […]
The election is upon us and 12 of the 14 Guilford County District Court Judge seats are up for election this year. As you may know, the judicial races are now partisan which requires candidates to state their party affiliation on the ballot. The upcoming primary election will determine each of the District Court judicial […]
February 6 – YLS Kickoff, 6:00 PM, Bearded Goat at Revolution Mill February 12 – Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building February 13 – Special Joint Election, 3:30 PM, Old Guilford County Courthouse February 16 – Potter’s House, 9:00 AM, 305 West Lee Street February 19 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Schell Bray […]
Brooks Pierce has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s short list for “North Carolina Law Firm of the Year” for 2020. The firm has won the award each year since 2016. “Brooks Pierce is pleased to once again be named a finalist for Benchmark Litigation’s North Carolina Law Firm of the Year,” said Reid Phillips, the […]
Twenty-two attorneys in the Greensboro office of Brooks Pierce have been recognized in the 2020 edition of 0, including four attorneys who were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Firmwide, 34 attorneys were recognized as industry leaders in 2020 by Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained […]
The Greensboro Bar Association’s 2019 Pro Bono Award was presented to Lincoln Financial Group at the GBA lunch membership meeting on January 16, 2020 at Greensboro Country Club. Over the past year, the attorneys at Lincoln Financial prepared 24 wills, powers of attorney, and health care powers of attorney for Legal Aid clients. In addition, […]
Kickoff Party The Young Lawyers Section will host its annual kickoff party on Friday, February 7th, at 6:00 p.m. at the new Revolution Mill location of the Bearded Goat. Food and drinks will be provided. We look forward to seeing you! Lunch Event The Young Lawyers Section is hosting its first lunch event of […]
Submissions Due February 15, 2020 The Herb Falk Society was established to honor members of the Greensboro Bar Association who contribute at least 75 hours of pro bono service each calendar year. The deadline for reporting pro bono services provided in 2019 is February 15, 2020. The reporting has been simplified in recent years. Complete […]
Report your 2019 Pro Bono Information Here DEADLINE: March 31, 2020 North Carolina Rule of Professional Conduct 6.1 encourages North Carolina attorneys to engage in a variety of activities to increase access to justice: at least 50 hours each year of pro bono legal services to clients who are unable to pay, without fee or […]
February 20, 2020 12:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Starmount Country Club This 4.5-hour program will cover a wide variety of technology issues. Judges, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fellow attorneys will share information and reflect on technology and data privacy, including ethics, professional responsibility, substance abuse, use of technology in the courtroom, and telehealth. […]
Where do you stand with Diversity? Having recently celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, I ask our members this question because this holiday reminds me that diversity is in many ways the fundamental component of what Dr. King stood for. If I’m correct about that, I wonder how our Bar is honoring his legacy and […]
Elizabeth Ann Horton Legal Aid of North Carolina Endorser: Janet McAuley-Blue
On December 18, 2019, a group of volunteers from the GBA delivered holiday cheer and more than 200 well-wrapped books to the K-5 students in the Traditional English program at David D. Jones Elementary School. As always, the children were happy and excited to receive their gifts. As in years past, the books were purchased […]
People of Conviction: A Lawyer’s Obligation January 22, 2020 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Elon University School of Law 201 N. Greene Street Greensboro, NC 27401 David Morrow ‘07 L’10, an experienced speaker on issues of diversity in the legal profession and inaugural Director of the ABA’s Men of Color Project, will present Elon Law’s […]
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