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 […]
Mark your calendars for the GBA Annual CLE! Come learn about the latest developments in technology and data privacy law. Our speakers are as follows: Marc Tucker, Fox Rothschild, Cybersecurity and Data Breach (Ethics Requirement) Patrick Brown, Lawyers Mutual, Technology Solutions (“Cybersecurity without breaking the bank”) and Fraud Risks (Technology Requirement) Judge Osteen, Judge Cubbage […]
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 […]
GBA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: The Honorable William Lindsay Osteen, Jr. As a Greensboro native, District Judge William L. Osteen, Jr. was born and spent the early years of his life in one of the most historically-significant times in our country’s history—the civil rights movement. With a strong passion for serving others, he received a Bachelor of […]
Happy New Year! The Young Lawyers Section is so excited for the new year and for your participation in 2020. We look forward to celebrating with all of our members! Lawyers and the Rule of Law Event On January 16, 2020, the Young Lawyers Section is sponsoring a networking and educational event discussing lawyers and […]
It is widely believed that Harvard University was the first institution of any kind in the U.S. to offer a system of sabbatical leave when it established a program for faculty in 1880. McDonald’s USA is reportedly the first corporation to offer a sabbatical program, which it began in 1977. While sabbatical details vary from […]
Elliot C. Clark-Farnell Guilford Public Defender Endorser: Richard W. Wells Sara M. Farnsworth Endorser: Patrick Lineberry John Hall Francis Greenbacker J.E. Greenbacker & Son, PLLC Endorser: Nicholas A. Spivey Holly Oner Legal Aid of NC Endorser: Stephen E. Robertson Gregory K. Sigmon Unifi, Inc. Endorser: J. Grant Sigmon
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: January 19, 2020 April 19, 2020 February 16, 2020 May 17, 2020 March 15, 2020 This is a great opportunity to give back to the community in […]
January 8 – Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building January 15 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Schell Bray January 16 – Member Meeting, 12:30 PM, Greensboro Country Club January 16 – YLS Rule of Law Discussion and Networking, 5:00 PM, Elon Law School, Room 207 January 19 – Potter’s House, 9:00 AM, 305 […]
Happy New Year, members! Let’s talk about resolutions! What do you have planned for 2020? For example, is a new diet or physical fitness program in order? Or, perhaps, a donation to a worthy cause? But maybe your health is in a good place or your finances are tight at the moment. If you are […]
“Members of North Carolina’s legal profession are in a unique position to do what is right and good for the people of our State. Providing pro bono legal services ensures equal access to justice for all.” – Chief Justice Cheri Beasley It is with these words by our Chief Justice that I implore all members […]
Strategic planning is hard. It is so much easier to talk about improving your client selection skills or to hope that a budget appears on your desk than to spend the time thinking strategically about how to improve your law practice. The reality is that no one can manage your practice but you. However, if […]
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. The recipient for 2018-19 is Joseph A. Williams. Attorney Joseph “Joe” Williams of Joseph […]
Diane Lowe was recognized for her dedication and commitment to the standard of excellence she has demonstrated to the Greensboro Bar Association. Immediate Past President Judge Vincent recognized Diane at the November GBA lunch membership meeting. As Judge Vincent remarked, Diane Lowe is “the most valuable asset to our organization” ––– thus, “give honor to […]
Conviction, in our language, can mean a declaration of guilt or a firmly held belief. These meanings are ironic to me in light of two individuals who are the subject of this message: Fred Lind and Christine Mumma. With firmly held beliefs about our justice system, Fred and Christine have dedicated their careers to public […]
At the November GBA lunch membership meeting at Greensboro Country Club, President Eric Richardson presented Immediate Past President Judge Teresa Vincent with a gift to express appreciation for her dedicated service and commitment in 2018-20. Thank you, Judge Vincent, for your longstanding service to the members of the Greensboro Bar Association, and for your many […]
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