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Robert C. Cone Community Involvement Society Induction

April 29, 2026/in Frontpage Article, May 2026, Newsletter

L-R, Chair Jason Hicks, Gray Steyers, Sarah Roane, Judge Robby Hassell, Eloise Hassell, President Bill Davis

The Robert C. Cone Community Involvement Society honors those members of the Greensboro Bar Association who contribute at least 75 hours of community service annually. The society was established in 2025 to honor the life and work of the late Robert C. Cone, a former Greensboro Bar Association president who was deeply committed to community service. The eleven individuals inducted for service completed in 2025 were recognized at the GBA member meeting on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Starmount Country Club. They are:

Judge Bill Davis: 190 hours

Eloise Hassell: 253 hours

Judge Robby Hassell: 160 hours

Jason Hicks: 177.7 hours

Jennifer Gilbert Mencarini: 100 hours

Barbara Morgenstern: 300 hours

Sarah Roane: 91 hours

Nicole Scallon: 600 hours

Karen McKeithen Schaede: 100 hours

Gray Styers: 180 hours

Jonathan Wall: 85.4 hours

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Honoring a Legacy of Service: Erwin Fuller Receives Distinguished Service Award

April 29, 2026/in Frontpage Article, May 2026, Newsletter

L-R: Erwin Fuller, Judge Robby Hassell

At its Annual Joint Meeting on April 16, 2026, the Greensboro Bar Association and the 24th Judicial District recognized W. Erwin Fuller Jr. with the Distinguished Service Award—the highest honor bestowed by the GBA. Established in 1993, the award celebrates attorneys who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to the law, the administration of justice, the highest ethical standards, and meaningful public service. Fuller’s career reflects each of these ideals in full measure.

For more than six decades, Fuller has been a pillar of the legal community, beginning his practice with Brooks Pierce in 1965 after graduating from Duke Law School and clerking on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. His leadership within the bar is both deep and enduring—serving as GBA President, chairing its Awards Committee for two decades, and contributing extensively to the North Carolina Bar Association and State Bar. As noted in remarks presented by Judge Robby Hassell, Fuller’s professional accomplishments alone would warrant recognition; yet it is his sustained commitment to service that truly distinguishes his legacy.

Beyond the practice of law, Fuller has devoted himself to the Greensboro community through countless civic, charitable, and faith-based roles. From leadership in Kiwanis and educational institutions to decades of pro bono work and service through his church, he has embodied the very definition of a “citizen lawyer.” His career stands as a powerful reminder that the impact of our profession extends far beyond the courtroom—it lives in the communities we serve and the example we set.

The Greensboro Bar Association is proud to honor Erwin Fuller for a lifetime of extraordinary service. His dedication, humility, and leadership continue to inspire generations of attorneys who follow in his footsteps.

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Spring 2026 Swearing-in Ceremony

April 17, 2026/in Frontpage Article

The Greensboro Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Section is hosting a spring swearing-in ceremony.

Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 3:00P.M.
United States Courthouse

Swearing-in Application Packet

Questions: Contact younglawyerssection@greensborobar.org.

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Legal Aid of NC Benefit 2026

March 31, 2026/in April 2026, Frontpage Article, Newsletter

REGISTER HERE


REGISTER HERE

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Judge Teresa Vincent and Jim Slaughter Receive Centennial Award

March 31, 2026/in April 2026, Frontpage Article, Newsletter

Judge Teresa Vincent and Jim Slaughter Receive Centennial Award

The Centennial award for outstanding and exemplary community service was presented to Judge Teresa Vincent and Jim Slaughter at the General Membership meeting of the GBA on March 19th, 2026.

Judge Vincent’s career has been defined by service and a steadfast commitment to fairness. She started her legal career as an Assistant District Attorney and was elected as a District Court Judge in 2000. In a judicial career spanning more than two decades, she handled a wide variety of district court matters. She was known for her calm presence, careful preparation, and respect for the people in the courtroom.

Gerald Walden presents to Judge Teresa Vincent

Gerald Walden presents to Judge Teresa Vincent

In 2019, Judge Vincent made history when she was selected to become the first African-American woman to serve as Chief District Court Judge of Guilford County. From this position, she widened access to justice, strengthened trust in our county, and made the courts a better place for the community we serve.

One of the most impactful roles that Judge Vincent played during her time on the bench was overseeing the Drug Treatment Court. This program helps people get through major drug addiction issues and rehabilitates them. Judge Vincent made a significant impact in the community through her service by implementing practical innovations such as helping people obtain transportation to be able to get to court to participate.

In addition to her work on the bench, she served in leadership roles within the Greensboro Bar Association including a term as President. She helped mentor new lawyers and judges. Through this leadership and mentorship, she set a standard of professionalism for the entire bar.

Were these the extent of her accomplishments, it still would have constituted an incredible career. However, Judge Vincent extended her influence into the greater community with countless hours of dedicated service with various organizations. She has served as a Family Services of the Piedmont Presenter, President of the North Carolina Association of District Court Judges, Guilford Inns of Court, Jack & Jill of America, Junior League of Greensboro, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission, North Carolina State Bar Specialization Board, Elon Law School Externship Program Mentor, North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, Women’s Resource Center Board, Women’s Professional Forum, Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers, Greensboro History Museum Board, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., President of the Greensboro Chapter of The Links, and the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners, among other organizations. We congratulate this impactful, generational leader on the receipt of an award which recognizes her great contributions to our community and our profession.

Eloise Hassell presents to Jim Slaughter

Eloise Hassell presents to Jim Slaughter

Jim Slaughter grew up in Kannapolis, NC. There, he participated in Boy Scouts and achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle. With a lifelong love of history, law and public service, he did his Eagle Scout Project on the history of Public Schools in Cabarrus County. He still serves as an assistant scoutmaster for a Boy Scout troop where his three sons all achieved the rank of Eagle.

Later, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. There, while serving as the Head of the UNC Student legislature, he met the love of his life and later wife, Tamara. She was the head of the UNC Greensboro student legislature when they met. It was love at first parliamentary vote.

After his education at UNC, he has used his love of law, history, and parliamentary politics to volunteer and serve his community. Serving as an Elder and Clerk of Session at the First Presbyterian Church here in Greensboro, Chair of the NC Democratic Party Council of Review, Chair of Ethics of the American Institute of Parliamentarians and later President of the same, Chair of the NC Youth Advisory Council, and Co-Chair on the National Conference for Community Justice annual fundraiser. Further, he volunteered his expertise on numerous state commissions including the Governor’s Crime Commission, and served with the N.C Progress Board, Greensboro Historical Museum Board, Crescent Rotary Club, and National Conference for Community & Justice (NCCJ).

A life of service mixed with a love of history, law, and politics culminated in a wonderful career that influenced and changed our community for the better. The GBA was pleased to present the Centennial Award to Jim Slaughter.

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Election to Select Nominees for District Court Judicial Vacancy

January 20, 2026/in Frontpage Article

24th Judicial District Bar

24H Judicial District Bar

January 15, 2026

TO:                  Members of the Bar, 24th Judicial District and 24H Judicial District

FROM:           Judge Bill Davis, President of the 24th Judicial District Bar and

                        John F. Nieman, President of the 24H Judicial District Bar

RE:                  Notice of Special Joint Meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, for the Selection of Nominees for the District Court Judicial Vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable K. Michelle Fletcher.

View the notice in its entirety: Special Election Notice-District Court Judicial Nominees Feb. 2026

Potential candidates seeking appointment to fill the District Court Judge seat upon Judge Fletcher’s retirement please take note of this additional information.  In addition to our Judicial District 24 and District 24H bar vote process (previously announced), candidates need to be aware that this seat will be on the ballot for election in November 2026, pursuant to NC Gen. Stat. 7A-142.  The Governor’s appointment will serve through December 31, 2026 and then the winner of the November election will serve the remainder of Judge Fletcher’s term (through 2028).  Please review the relevant statutes for full details.

Because the filing period has closed, the party nominees for the November election will be chosen by the executive committee for each of the political parties.  The party executive committees must select their nominees within seven calendar days of the vacancy occurring.  Judge Fletcher’s final day in office will be January 31, so the party executive committees will need to submit their nominations by February 7.

Candidates should contact party officials of their particular political affiliation ASAP for more details about their party’s executive committee nomination process.  Candidates who are not affiliated with a political party should consult NC Gen. Stat. secs. 7A-142(d)(2)b. and 163-122.

Candidate Profiles:

Stephanie M. Goldsborough

Moshera M. Mills

 

 

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Herb Falk Society 2025 Reporting Form Available Now

January 19, 2026/in Frontpage Article

The Herb Falk Society was established to honor those members of the Greensboro Bar Association who contribute at least 75 hours of pro bono service in a calendar year.

  • The deadline for reporting pro bono work done in 2025 is February 6, 2026. The reporting has been simplified in recent years.
  • How to Submit your Pro Bono Hours?

Complete and submit the online Herb Falk Society form HERE and submit online (or mail to the GBA office if necessary).  The reporting form link also has more information about what types of activities qualify, and how to distinguish and count hours “pro bono” hours from “community involvement” hours.  Spoiler alert: Some activities could be counted as either, but you should only list them in one submission.   This QR Code will also take you to the 2025 reporting form.

Questions or concerns? Reach out to Pro Bono Committee Co-chairs Jon Wall or Theodora Vaporis.

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National Day of Service: Participate in the GBA’s Ask-A-Lawyer Event!

December 29, 2025/in Frontpage Article, January 2026, Newsletter

The Time is Always Right To Do What Is Right
-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.  The Greensboro Bar Association is pleased to give you an opportunity to do just that.

On January 19, 2026, the Greensboro Bar Association will be hosting the 3rd Annual live Ask-A-Lawyer event.  On this day of service, members of the public can meet with volunteer attorneys and seek their guidance on particular legal questions and issues they may be facing.  We will be on site at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s offices located at 111 W. February One Place, right next to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, answering questions and offering insights from 11am until 6pm.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!  We are asking members to volunteer for one or more two-hour shifts. We will provide materials before and on site that will prepare you for the questions you may encounter. 

Volunteers are needed across all practice areas. Real Estate, Contract Disputes, Landlord-Tenant, Domestic, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Property Rights, Small Business, Social Security and Criminal are just some of the areas covered in years past. We need attorneys in all of these areas.

Click Here to Register

If you have any questions, contact your Pro Bono Committee co-chairs Jonathan Wall and Theodora Vaporis.

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GBA Legal Aid Fundraiser Sponsors Needed!

December 29, 2025/in Frontpage Article, January 2026, Newsletter

On behalf of the Greensboro Bar Association and the Greensboro Bar Association Foundation, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor of our 2026 Legal Aid of North Carolina fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at BoxCar Bar + Arcade!

The event features a delicious catered dinner, drinks from BoxCar, tokens to enjoy the arcade, and an evening enjoying fellowship. All proceeds will benefit the Greensboro office of Legal Aid of North Carolina.

Legal Aid of North Carolina (“LANC”) is a statewide, nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services in civil matters to low-income people in order to ensure equal access to justice and to remove legal barriers to economic opportunity. Here are just some of the critical services LANC provides:

  • Secure protective orders for victims of domestic violence
  • Help parents get the child support they deserve
  • Defend victims of violence in child custody disputes
  • Stop illegal evictions
  • Help disaster victims who have lost their homes
  • Fight aggressive and illegal debt collection tactics
  • Expunge old criminal records
  • Correct credit records
  • Fight housing discrimination

This year, LANC needs our help more than ever. Due to the statewide legislative freeze on the North Carolina IOLTA Board, LANC has lost approximately $6 million in funding. This is 15% of LANC’s budget.

This fundraiser provides 5 levels of sponsorship, ranging from $250 to $2,000 in donations. Every dollar counts.

If you would like to become a sponsor, please review the Legal Aid Fundraiser Sponsorship Levels, then

Mail a check (no online platform fees incurred) payable to:

Greensboro Bar Association Foundation
PO Box 1825, Greensboro 27402

OR Pay Online

Questions? Reach out to us via email at jcooper@lanierlawgroup.com and ecarico@lanierlawgroup.com. Thank you for your consideration.

Best regards,

Jeanna Cooper & Emily Carico
LANC Fundariser Co-Chairs

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A Commitment to Service: Justice Edmunds Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

December 29, 2025/in Frontpage Article, January 2026, Newsletter
Justice Robert Edmunds, Chief Justice Paul Newby

Justice Robert Edmunds, Chief Justice Paul Newby

The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism  (CJCP) is proud to announce that Hon. Robert (“Bob”) H. Edmunds Jr. was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Professionalism Award for 2025, recognizing his extraordinary career, unwavering integrity, and decades of service to the legal profession in North Carolina. The award was given on November 20, 2025, at the Greensboro Bar Association meeting at Greensboro Country Club.

“This award is given in recognition of your steadfast commitment to professionalism, humble service to others, and profound dedication to the rule of law,” said Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby. “As a result of your commitment, others better understand the core values of the legal profession and that the practice of law continues to be a high calling in North Carolina.”

A Distinguished Career in Service to the Law

Justice Edmunds currently serves as High Point University School of Law’s first Jurist-in-Residence and Lecturer on Law, where he teaches legal writing and will co-teach Criminal Law in the upcoming spring semester. In this role, he provides mentorship and guidance to law students exploring their future place in the profession.

His distinguished legal career began as an Assistant District Attorney in Guilford County before becoming an Assistant United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan appointed him as United States Attorney, a role in which he continued to serve under President George H.W. Bush.

Upon entering private practice in 1993, Justice Edmunds became board certified in state and federal criminal law and in appellate practice. In 1998, North Carolina voters elected him to the Court of Appeals, and from 2001 to 2016 he served with distinction as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. After leaving the bench, he reentered private practice, focusing on appellate work with Fox Rothschild, LLP.

A Legacy of Leadership, Scholarship, and Service

Justice Edmunds has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to professional development, judicial education, and community service. His leadership roles include service as President of the Appellate Judges Education Institute, Chair of the ABA’s Appellate Judges Conference, and Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Judicial Independence and Integrity Committee. He has also served on the Education Committee of the National Judicial College and is an elected member of the American Law Institute. Furthermore, he is a longtime adjunct professor at multiple law schools.

Justice Edmunds earned his A.B. from Vassar College, his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and later completed a Master of Law in the Judicial Process at the University of Virginia School of Law while serving on the Supreme Court.

“The CJCP is honored to recognize Justice Edmunds’ enduring contributions to the integrity and excellence of North Carolina’s justice system,” said CJCP Executive Director Jimbo Perry. “His service, scholarship, and leadership continue to inspire attorneys, judges, scholars, and students across the state.”

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Honor the King: Participate in the GBA’s Ask-A-Lawyer Event!

November 28, 2025/in December 2025, Frontpage Article, Newsletter

The Time is Always Right To Do What Is Right
                                         -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities.  The Greensboro Bar Association is pleased to give you an opportunity to do just that.

On January 19, 2026, the Greensboro Bar Association will be hosting the 3rd Annual live Ask-A-Lawyer event.  On this day of service, members of the public can meet with volunteer attorneys and seek their guidance on particular legal questions and issues they may be facing.  We will be on site at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce’s offices located at 111 W. February One Place, right next to the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, answering questions and offering insights from 11am until 6pm.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!!  We are asking members to volunteer for one or more 2-hour shifts. We will provide materials before and on site that will prepare you for the questions you may encounter. 

Volunteers are needed across all practice areas. Real Estate, Contract Disputes, Landlord-Tenant, Domestic, Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Property Rights, Small Business, Social Security and Criminal are just some of the areas covered in years past. We need attorneys in all of these areas.

Click Here to Register

If you have any questions, contact your Pro Bono Committee co-chairs Jonathan Wall and Theodora Vaporis.

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McMillan Award: Honoring R. Steve Bowden

November 28, 2025/in December 2025, Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Judge Patrice Hinnant (State Bar Councilor) and Steve Bowden

Judge Patrice Hinnant (State Bar Councilor) and Steve Bowden

Attorney R. Steve Bowden received the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award, which honors current and retired members of the North Carolina State Bar who have demonstrated exemplary service to the legal profession. The award was presented at the November meeting of the Greensboro Bar Association.

Mr. Bowden has been in private practice (R. Steve Bowden & Associates, PC) for over 40 years, handling civil litigation. His primary areas of practice are Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation.

Throughout his career, Attorney Bowden has served many organizations including Elon University School of Law, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro Sports Council, North Carolina A&T University, Board of Governors of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Guilford County Association of Black Lawyers, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice to name a few. He dedicates numerous hours to pro bono work each year.

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GBA Pro Bono Award Presented to Russell M. Robinson, III

November 28, 2025/in December 2025, Frontpage Article, Newsletter
Presenter Karen McKeithen Schaede, Russ Robinson

Presenter Karen McKeithen Schaede, Russ Robinson

Russ Robinson received the 2025 Greensboro Bar Association Pro Bono Award at the November 20, 2025 member meeting held at Greensboro Country Club.

Established in 1996, the Greensboro Bar Association’s Pro Bono Award recognizes a GBA member for their significant contributions to providing free legal services to those in need. It acknowledges a member who has demonstrated a strong commitment to pro bono work, helping those who lack access to legal representation.

Attorney Robinson was recognized for his outstanding service in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene. Russ demonstrated extraordinary dedication, compassion, and perseverance in providing disaster legal services to people in Western North Carolina immediately after Helene and throughout 2025.

Russ went above and beyond by personally traveling to disaster relief centers, where he met face-to-face with survivors and offered not only legal advice, but genuine support and reassurance. He did not limit his work to quick consultations or surface-level guidance. Instead, Russ took on cases directly, following through on complex legal issues that many might have left unresolved. Even when the answers were not straightforward or when others might have stopped at providing basic advice, Russ pushed further—ensuring that clients had real access to justice and meaningful outcomes.

What sets Russ apart is his unwavering client-centered focus. He consistently placed the needs of survivors above his own, dedicating his time and energy to making sure their voices were heard and their rights protected. His work reflects not only legal excellence but also deep empathy, resilience, and commitment to our mission of serving those most in need.

Please join us in congratulating our colleague for his exemplary service.

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Become a NC Legal Aid Fundraiser Sponsor

October 31, 2025/in Frontpage Article, Newsletter, November 2025

Sign Up Online Here

Sign Up Online Here

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Make Your Donation Now for the Elementary School Project

October 31, 2025/in Frontpage Article, Newsletter, November 2025

The book program at Jones Elementary School is a wonderful Greensboro Bar Association holiday tradition! This year we will be continuing with the successful change to using GBA member donations to allow all children in grades K-5 of the Traditional English program to select a book of their choice (we are aiming for $15 or less) at the school’s Book Fair, to be held December 1-5. We will also provide a gift book for all “graduating” 5th graders in the spring, both in the Traditional English and Spanish Immersion programs. To do this, we need to raise at least $3,500. GBA volunteers are also needed to help children shop at the Book Fair this fall, and to deliver the 5th grade graduation books to the students next Spring.

Donate now online, or mail your check made payable to the Greensboro Bar Association Foundation, with “Elementary School Project” in the memo line, to:

Greensboro Bar Association Foundation
P.O. Box 1825
Greensboro, NC 27402

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Elementary School Project committee co-chairs Adam Kerr or Erin Reis.

Donations are tax-deductible, with receipts sent to each donor. Thank you in advance for your continuing support – the children and teachers at Jones thank you too!

Click to Donate Online Now

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John B. McMillan Award Presented to Don Vaughan

September 24, 2025/in Frontpage Article

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 seven terms as a member of the Greensboro City Council and two terms as Mayor Pro Tem. He served two terms in the State Senate and was Deputy Leader in the State Senate.

Vaughan has practiced law for over forty years and is an Adjunct Professor of State and Local Government at Wake Forest School of Law.

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Fall 2025 Swearing-in Ceremony

September 16, 2025/in Frontpage Article

The Greensboro Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Section is hosting a swearing-in ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on October 17, 2025, at the Old Guilford County Courthouse.  If you know of a newly licensed attorney that would like to participate, please share this FINAL Fall 2025 Swearing-In Ceremony Application Packet packet with them or have them contact younglawyerssection@greensborobar.org.

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Volunteers Needed for Ask A Lawyer – WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline

August 13, 2025/in Frontpage Article

Looking for an opportunity to volunteer to help the flood victims in North Carolina?  The Pro Bono Committee would like to make you aware of an opportunity that that does not involve traveling to the mountains. The North Carolina Bar Association and Foundation, in partnership with Pisgah Legal Services and Legal Aid of North Carolina, is seeking attorney volunteers for an upcoming Ask a Lawyer – WNC Disaster Recovery Hotline. Attorneys are needed to help answer calls from western North Carolina residents who have legal questions related to disaster recovery. This is a one-day event on Wednesday, August 27, that will run in two shifts: 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attorneys can volunteer from anywhere using their laptop or mobile device and will be provided with a login to the Telzio phone services platform in order to take calls. Topic areas of need include FEMA Claims and Appeals, FEMA Roads and Bridges, Housing, Property, Consumer, and Insurance Claims and Disputes. For more information and to sign up, visit the volunteer registration page.

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AFL Memo on Attorney Agent Communications

August 6, 2025/in Frontpage Article

View memo: ALF Memo on Attorney Agent Communications 8_5_25

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GBA Inducts Four Members Into New-Found Community Involvement Society

May 1, 2025/in Frontpage Article, May 2025, Newsletter

The Robert C. Cone Community Involvement Society inducted four members at the April Member meeting: Jason Hicks, Hon. Robby Hassell, Eloise Hassell, and Adam Marshall.

The Community Involvement Committee is proud to announce the creation of the 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.

Robert C. Cone Community Involvement Society

(L-R) Jason Hicks, Judge Robby Hassell, and Eloise Hassell

This award is named after deceased Greensboro lawyer and past GBA President, Robert C. Cone.  Mr. Cone was a native of Greensboro, and he lived his entire life here with the notable exceptions of a year spent on an Israeli kibbutz and the years he spent in Chapel Hill as a Morehead Scholar attending UNC (Class of 1974) and UNC School of Law (Class of 1978).

Bob and his wife, Sally, were law school classmates. They married a few weeks after sitting for the Bar Exam, beginning their 38 years as husband and wife. They welcomed their son, Sam, in 1981 and daughter, Laurie, in 1982. Mr. Cone joined Tuggle Duggins, PA in 1986 and remained there for 31 years, actively practicing until just before his death.

Bob served the legal profession in numerous ways. He chaired the UNC Law Foundation Board, leading by example through his personal giving and participation in fundraising endeavors. He served as President of the Greensboro Bar Association (GBA) and the GBA Young Lawyers Section, as Chair of the GBA Fee Dispute Resolution Committee, and co-founder of the Herb Falk Society, which promotes pro bono service by GBA members. He served as President of the Guilford Inn of Court and as a preceptor at Elon Law School. Cone was
elected as an 18th Judicial District Bar Counselor to the NC State Bar and served from 2010 until forced to step down due to illness in 2016. Bob rarely said “no” when volunteers from the legal community were needed, as evidenced by his work on several GBA-sponsored Habitat for Humanity houses.

In 2011, Bob received the NCBA Centennial Award, presented jointly by the North Carolina Bar Association and the Greensboro Bar Association. In 2016, he was honored with the State Bar’s John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award. Bob was a lifelong member of Temple Emanuel, where he chaired the Education Committee, taught Hebrew School, and led the successful effort to save the Temple’s historic Greene Street location. He supported the Greensboro Jewish Federation in innumerable ways and was honored posthumously as a recipient of the Federation’s Benjamin Cone, Sr. Leadership Award. He and Sally served as hosts for Jewish refugees resettled in Greensboro from Baku, Azerbaijan. Bob served as a Trustee of the Jewish Foundation of Greensboro.

Within the broader community, Bob served as a Trustee of The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital (now Cone Health) for 20 years and chaired the Cone Health Foundation Board. He chaired the Greensboro Public Library Foundation Board and served as President of Rotary Club of Greensboro. He was an active Board member and supporter of Greensboro Urban Ministry. In 2016, Bob and Sally were honored as co-recipients of the North Carolina for Community and Justice Brotherhood/Sisterhood Citation Award for their “extraordinary efforts to combat bias, bigotry, and racism and create a more compassionate and respectful community for all of us.”

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