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Mary Caitlin Henricks
Spidell Family Law
Endorser: Megan E. Spidell
February 8 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building
February 15 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Sigmon Klein
February 15 – YLS Networking Event, 5:15 PM, 913 Whiskey Bar
February 16 – Annual CLE Seminar, 12:30 PM, Starmount Country Club
February 16 – Member Dinner, 5:30 PM, Starmount Country Club
February 20 – Submission Deadline for March Newsletter
February 23 – YLS Service Event, 3:00 PM, BackPack Beginnings
February 28 – Herb Falk Society Submission Deadline, 5:00 PM
Marcus Allen Shields, President of the Greensboro Bar Association
Members,
Thank you for all that you continue to do to support the mission of the Greensboro Bar Association. We are rounding the corner on the completion of our Habitat House. Be on the lookout for the dedication ceremony details. We hope all will join us in celebrating the new homeowners. Thank you to the Children’s Law Center for taking time to serve as our guest speaker at our Member Meeting on January 19, 2023. We look forward to seeing each of our members at the Annual CLE that will be held on February 16, 2023 ahead of our dinner meeting. This year’ s CLE is certainly going to be a well-rounded event. As always, thank each of you for all that you do each day to serve our community. Stay warm and be well.
Sincerely,
Marcus Allen Shields
President, Greensboro Bar Association 2022-2023
The Greensboro Bar Association, in conjunction with Fox Rothschild LLP, invites you to join us for our Annual CLE Seminar covering the topics identified below. We have applied for 4.5 hours of CLE credit which includes 1 hour of ethics credit and 3.5 hours of general credit.
GBA members can register for $110 ($130 after Feb. 9); non-GBA members can register for $130 ($150 after Feb. 9).
Proceeds: This seminar is a fundraiser for the Greensboro Bar Association Foundation, providing support for its community grants program.
Lunch will NOT be served. Please eat prior to arrival.
Register for CLE Seminar Here!
Presenter: Attorney Afi Johnson-Parris
1 Hour General Credit (pending approval)
Confirmed Panelists: Attorneys Kimberly Gatling & Gerald Walden
1 Hour General Credit (pending approval)
Presenter: Attorney Nichole McLaughlin
1 Hour Ethics Credit (pending approval)
Confirmed Panelists:
Judges Michelle Fletcher, Bill Davis & Lora Cubbage
1.5 Hour General Credit (pending approval)
Afi S. Johnson-Parris
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Afi S. Johnson-Parris to the Greensboro, NC office as partner in the Family Law Department.
A North Carolina Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Johnson-Parris represents clients in a full range of family law matters. Prior to joining Fox, she was a solo practitioner operating as Johnson-Parris Law, PLLC.
“My decision to join Fox Rothschild represents an opportunity to serve my clients better with a broader base of support through additional staff and resources,” said Johnson-Parris. “It is also a homecoming of sorts, because I began my family law practice 14 years ago at Smith Moore Leatherwood, which combined with Fox Rothschild in 2018. I am excited to embark upon this new chapter and to join an innovative, dynamic and growing firm.”
“Afi is well known throughout the region for her fierce and compassionate representation of clients who are navigating complex and sensitive marital disputes,” said Richard A. Coughlin, Managing Partner of Fox’s Greensboro office. “We are thrilled to welcome her back to our Greensboro office.”
Johnson-Parris advises clients on a variety of complex legal issues related to absolute and collaborative divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody and support and name changes. She also has significant experience guiding clients through matters involving children, including relative caregiver adoptions, paternity/legitimation and international kidnapping matters.
Johnson-Parris sits on the boards of the NC Equal Access to Justice Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, Guilford Education Alliance and Junior League of Greensboro. She is also active in various committees and initiatives of the Greensboro Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Legal Aid of North Carolina and the American Bar Association.
An Air Force veteran who served for several years as a communications computer systems analysis officer, Johnson-Parris earned her J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, her M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix, Southern Colorado and her B.B.A. from University of Miami.
Gerald L. Walden, Jr is co-chair of the GBA’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee and is the VP-Deputy General Counsel & Head of Diversity with The Fresh Market, Inc.
Jennifer Gibert Mencarini is co-chair of the GBA’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee and is the Director of Diversity & Inclusion with Fox Rothschild, LLP.
It’s 2023, and the winter holidays of Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa have come and gone. Did you know there are other winter holidays celebrated by many folks around the world? In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, here is some information about several that will be celebrated this January.
Coptic Orthodox Christmas: The Coptic Orthodox Church originated in the first century, when the Apostle Mark is said to have visited Egypt. Coptic Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on January 7, according to the Coptic calendar. (The two calendars reflect the centuries-old split between the Catholic Church in Rome and the Eastern Christian churches.) Of the world’s Christian communities, the Orthodox churches in Egypt, Russia, Ethiopia, Serbia, and Ukraine are the major ones that celebrate Christmas on this date.
Mahayana New Year (Buddhist): Most Buddhists celebrate Mahayana New Year on the first full moon day in January, although the date differs in each majority-Buddhist country based on their cultural traditions. For those who practice Buddhism, the New Year is a time for self-reflection and learning from past mistakes to become a better version of oneself. Celebrations focus on cleaning and decorating homes to make a fresh start for the coming year, large dinner celebrations, and fireworks at midnight.
Maghi (Sikh): Celebrated on January 14, Maghi is observed to honor the Sikh Chali Mukte, or the Forty Liberated Ones, who sacrificed their lives defending an attack by the imperial army against Guru Gobind Singh Ji in December 1705. Sikhs celebrate Maghi by reciting the Guru Granth Sahib, the central holy scripture of Sikhism, and attending religious services at gurdwaras (a place of assembly and worship for Sikhs). People of all faiths are welcome in gurdwaras – and we have one in High Point, the Sikh Association of the Triad.
Chinese New Year: In 2023, Chinese New Year will be celebrated starting with the Spring Festival on Sunday, January 22 and will culminate with Yuan Xiao, or Lantern Festival on February 5. Each year is associated with a sign of the Chinese zodiac, a 12-year cycle of animal signs and their attributes, based on the lunar calendar. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.
Although not religious holidays, we also celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on January 16, and International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27.
Questions about DEI in the legal profession? Interested in joining the DEI committee? Feel free to reach out to to the GBA’s DEI co-chairs, Gerald L. Walden, Jr. and Jennifer Gibert Mencarini.
Robert Trimble is President of the Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and is an associate attorney with Sigmon Klein, PLLC.
Happy New Year! The Young Lawyers Section is excited for the new year and for what we have planned in 2023. We look forward celebrating the new year with all of our members and providing even more opportunities for young lawyers to network and to support our community.
During the month of December, the Young Lawyers Section held a donation drive for BackPack Beginnings. The YLS collected even more donations than expected and was able to provide two large boxes full of children’s clothes, books, and food to BackPack Beginnings. Thank you to everyone who donated during this event to help those in need.
The Young Lawyers Section also held its annual holiday party during the month of December. The holiday party had a great turnout, delicious food, and lots of holiday themed games. The YLS would like to thank Ward Black Law for hosting the event, and all the Young Lawyers Section and GBA members who were able to join us to share some holiday cheer.
The Young Lawyers Section will be sponsoring a free 1-hour CLE on January 17, 2023, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm via Zoom. The topic is “Ripped From The Headlines: Ethical Conundrums to Avoid” and will provide attendees with 1-hour ethics credit toward NC Bar CLE requirements. If interested, please RSVP to Elizabeth Robertson by January 16, 2023.
The Young Lawyers Section is hosting a Speaker Luncheon on February 1, 2022, at Undercurrent Restaurant in Downtown Greensboro. The Speaker Luncheon will feature Janet Ward Black, a prominent local attorney, who will offer advice to new and aspiring attorneys on furthering their careers and making the most of the legal profession. This will be a great opportunity to learn while enjoying lunch on the YLS and networking with other young lawyers in the community. If you would like more information or are interested in attending, please contact Robert Trimble by January 25, 2023. Space is limited.
The Young Lawyers Section is planning an in-person service opportunity at BackPack Beginnings in Greensboro. The service opportunity will take place on February 23, 2022, from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and volunteers will be packing weekend food bags which will be distributed to children in need at preschools and elementary schools in our community. Following the service opportunity, the YLS will also be hosting a networking event at 5:30 pm. Please keep an eye out for more information on the YLS Facebook page and the February GBA Newsletter.
The Young Lawyers Section is recruiting for its 2023 Kickball team! In 2022, the YLS premiered its coed beginner league kickball team, “Torts Illustrated.” 21 members strong, the team had a fun-filled season and was celebrated at the YLS End of the Year Party! We look forward to growing our team and camaraderie in the 2023 spring season. Membership and jerseys are FREE, courtesy of the YLS. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so sign up today at YLS Kickball Team Interest Survey (surveymonkey.com). We are also accepting submissions for the 2023 team logo/t-shirt design. Please submit all suggestions to Team Manager, Elizabeth Robertson. We look forward to seeing you on the field! Let’s play ball!
Back row, left to right: Tyler Nullmeyer, Mike Henson, Loche Saslow, Gunnar Robertson, Benjamin Rafte, Robert Trimble, Kris Quaas, Jonathan M. Parisi; Front row, left to right: Sarah Nullmeyer, Betty Toussaint, Elizabeth Robertson, Carole Trimble, Chimeaka White, Lauren Quaas
YLS is in the process of scheduling a social event for our members. An e-mail blast will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding this event. We hope you can join us!
Do you have an idea for a future YLS event, service project, and/or social activity? Please share by emailing Robert Trimble.
Do you want more information about upcoming YLS events or to find out how you can get involved? Check us out and follow our Facebook page (Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section).
If you would like to be added to the YLS email list, please email Robert Trimble.
YLS would like to celebrate life’s milestones with our members. Email info@greensboroyls.org
to share personal and professional updates about yourself that you would like celebrated on the YLS Facebook page.
Melvin Lamont Holland, Jr.
CR Legal Team
Endorser: Elizabeth Ray
Editor’s note: Last month we mistakenly listed new member Sydney ter Avest as Sylvia. We apologize for the error.
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January 7 – YLS CLE, 12:00 PM, Zoom
January 11 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building
January 18 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Sigmon Klein
January 19 – Member Lunch, 12:30 PM, Greensboro Country Club
January 20 – Submission Deadline for February Newsletter
Marcus Allen Shields, President of the Greensboro Bar Association
Dear Members,
Thank you all for attending the Holiday Party held on December 7, 2022. We hope each of you enjoyed being back in person! We are actively working to fulfill our mission and still need help to finish the Habitat House Build.
As we embark on 2023 let us remember that we are charged
with doing good for mankind and being of service
Stay tuned for our Annual CLE which will be held on February 16, 2023. If you have not signed up to assist a committee and you are interested, please visit our website and find a committee that suits your interests. I look forward to seeing each of you at our next meeting which will be held on January 19, 2023, at 12:30pm at the Greensboro Country Club.
Sincerely,
Reservations are required and must be made by Friday, December 2 at 5:00 PM.
This year is Ward Black Law’s 15th year as the Triad’s kick-off location for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign!
Our event here at the office- 208 West Wendover Avenue in Greensboro- will be Friday, December 2nd from 7 am to 6 pm! New unwrapped toys, checks made out to the Toys for Tots Foundation or cash are welcome!
Active duty Marines in dress blues will be on site all day long to collect contributions and meet our visitors. Come by and thank a Marine for their service!
We will have Krispy Kreme doughnuts, Special Blend coffee and Biscuitville biscuits available in the morning.
From about 11:30 to 12:30, we will have delicious grilled chicken lunches, courtesy of the non-profit “Grill 4 God” from Statesville.
Santa Claus and the Marines’ “Gunny Claus” will be on site in the afternoon and available for pictures.
We would love for you to stop by on Friday, December 2nd. Can’t come by that day? We are collecting toys and donations now through December 9th.
The North Carolina State Bar quarterly meeting, held in Raleigh in October 2022, included recognition for the lawyers licensed in 1972. They were honored at the 2022 50 Year Lawyers Luncheon which was open to the honorees and their families.
The list below is everyone in the class of 1972 who have Greensboro addresses and are members of the GBA.
Active Members:
Dennis E. Boring
Robert A. Franklin
Hunter Galloway
John T. Higgins, Jr.
Robert S. Hodgman
Edwin Tom Maddox
Howard L. Williams
Inactive Members:
Walter L. Beavers
Michael D. Meeker
Terry L. Weatherford
Carruthers & Roth has added two new associates to its team. James R. Paul has joined the firm’s Commercial Real Estate practice, where he will support clients as they buy, sell or develop a property, negotiate leases, resolve title claims or navigate other real estate-related matters and disputes. Sydney ter Avest has joined the firm’s Business, Tax and Estates practice, where she will support clients in matters involving corporate and business law, estate planning, and wealth transfer and preservation.
James Paul
A native of Burlington, NC, James is a magna cum laude graduate of East Carolina University where he earned a B.S. in criminal justice. He earned his J.D. degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he gained experience through a variety of internships and externships. He represented indigent juvenile justice clients in St. Joseph County, IN, and worked in the public defender’s office in Forsyth County, NC. He also received a faculty excellence award for his work involving end-of-care orders, advance directives, healthcare powers of attorney and their compliance with Catholic canon law.
“We are pleased to have James join us and look forward to the contributions we know he will make to our team and the clients we serve,” says Chris Vaughn, managing director at Carruthers & Roth.
James can be reached at 336.478.1150 and by email at jrp@crlaw.com.
Sydney ter Avest
A native of Chapel Hill, NC, Sydney earned a B.A. in public policy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then earned a J.D. degree from the Campbell University School of Law – serving as both a teaching scholar and research assistant and achieving multiple academic honors in civil and criminal law. She also was president of the Health Law Association.
“We look forward to working with Sydney to address the unique needs of the many individuals, businesses and corporations our practice serves,” says Scott Dillon, a senior member of the Carruthers & Roth Business, Tax and Estates practice.
Sydney can be reached at 336.478.1187 and by email at sta@crlaw.com.
James C. Adams, II
Michael J. Allen
J. Alexander S. Barrett
Vance Barron
June L. Basden
Jack B. Bayliss, Jr.
Marc D. Bishop
Stacey A. Brady
Doris R. Bray
Barbara R. Christy
Charles W. Coltrane
Sally B. Cone
William O. Cooke, Jr.
John M. Cross, Jr.
Wanda Bracks Daughtry
W. B. Rodman Davis
Kearns Davis
Rachel S. Decker
Paul M Dennis
Daniel L. Deuterman
M. Jay DeVaney
J. Scott Dillon
Robert D. Douglas, III
Robert H. Edmunds, Jr.
Edgar B. Fisher, Jr.
K. Michelle Fletcher
John M. Flynn
Jamie Lisa Forbes
W. Erwin Fuller, Jr.
Richard W. Gabriel
James L. Gale
Michael John Garrigan
Tomakio S. Gause
Michael H. Godwin
Harry G. Gordon
Garland G. Graham
Kenneth M. Greene
Charles T. Hagan, III
Carrie A. Hanger
Eloise Hassell
J. Patrick Haywood
Richard H. Hicks, Jr.
Jack Hicks
John T. Higgins, Jr.
Thomas P. Hockman
George W. House
Micah Huggins
Henry H. Isaacson
Marc L. Isaacson
Sharon O. Johnston
Paul L. Jones
Kenneth L. Jones
Daniel P. Karlsson
Kenneth R. Keller
Adam G. Kerr
April E. Kight
Amy H. Kincaid
Anita Jo Kinlaw-Troxler
Robert O. Klepfer, Jr.
Jennifer L. J. Koenig
Kenneth Kyre, Jr.
D. Beth Langley
Bruce A. Lee
Kathryn S. Lindley
Paul H. Livingston, Jr.
Jamey M Lowdermilk
Anne B. Lupton
Howard Arthur MacCord, Jr.
Martha C. Massie
Jonathan V. Maxwell
Thomas E. Medlin, Jr.
John B. Miles
Larry I. Moore, III
John R Morgan
Maureen Demarest Murray
Michael Dana Nash
Jeffrey E. Oleynik
Justin N. Outling
John Covington Overfield
Seldon E. Patty
Christina Freeman Pearsall
Galina “Allie” Petrova
Jim W. Phillips, Jr.
Andrew Pinto
Richard L. Pinto
John P. Reilly
Crystal Richardson
Sarah H. Roane
Russell M. Robinson, III
Stanley L. Rodenbough, IV
Mr. Kevin Alan Rust
E. Steve Schlosser, Jr.
Robert L Scott
Kurt A. Seeber
Desmond G. Sheridan
John H. Small
Donald K. Speckhard
Stanley E. Speckhard
Scott K. Tippett
Dennis Toman
Marc Ernest Trigilio
William S Trivette
Randall A. Underwood
Richard L. Vanore
Christopher J. Vaughn
Nicholas Vazqueztell
Thomas C. Watkins
Robert A. Wicker
Howard L. Williams
Gregory S. Williams
Charles H. Winfree
Edward C. Winslow III
Keith A. Wood
Carolyn J. Woodruff
S. Kyle Woosley
Charles P. Younce
Elizabeth Zook
Robert Trimble
is President of the Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and is an associate attorney with Sigmon Klein, PLLC.
As 2022 comes to a close, the YLS is grateful for all of the support received from its members and members of the GBA throughout the past year. The Young Lawyers Section is excited for what we have planned for the remainder of the year and for what we have upcoming in 2023. We are planning even more opportunities for young lawyers to socialize and network, as well as opportunities to support our community and those in need. Keep an eye out for CLEs, speaker luncheons, and community service projects which are being planned for the upcoming year.
At the end of October, the Young Lawyers Section held its Fall Swearing-in Ceremony for the admission of newly licensed attorneys to the state and federal courts. Congratulations to the 14 newly licensed attorneys who took their oaths and were admitted to practice in State and/or Federal Court. The YLS would like to thank Judge Eagles, Judge Albright, and Judge Vincent for presiding over the ceremony, as well as all the State Court and Federal Court clerks who helped to organize the event. We also want to thank all the Young Lawyers Section members and GBA members who were able to join us to support our newly licensed attorneys!
Spread some holiday cheer with the YLS while also supporting a good cause! The Young Lawyers Section is hosting its annual holiday party on Thursday, December 15th, 2022, from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm. The party is being held at Ward Black Law located at 208 W. Wendover Ave. in Greensboro. This will be a great opportunity to socialize with other young attorneys in Greensboro while enjoying food, drinks, and games. The Young Lawyers Section will also be collecting donations of children’s shoes and children’s winter clothes at the event. These donations will be delivered to Backpack Beginnings in Greensboro, where they will be distributed to children in need in our community. Spouses are welcome to join; please RSVP to Robert Trimble at robert@sklawnc.com by December 8th if you plan to attend. We hope to see you there!
The Young Lawyers Section is recruiting for its 2023 Kickball team! In 2022, the YLS premiered its coed beginner league kickball team, “Torts Illustrated.” 21 members strong, the team had a fun-filled season and was celebrated at the YLS End of the Year Party! We look forward to growing our team and camaraderie in the 2023 spring season. Membership and jerseys are FREE, courtesy of the YLS. SPOTS ARE LIMITED, so sign up today at YLS Kickball Team Interest Survey (surveymonkey.com). We are also accepting submissions for the 2023 team logo/t-shirt design. Please submit all suggestions to Team Manager, Elizabeth Robertson, at earay@crlegalteam.com. We look forward to seeing you on the field! Let’s play ball!
YLS is in the process of scheduling a social event for our members. An e-mail blast will be sent out in the coming weeks regarding this event. We hope you can join us!
Do you have an idea for a future YLS event, service project, and/or social activity? Please share by emailing Robert Trimble at robert@sklawnc.com.
Do you want more information about upcoming YLS events or to find out how you can get involved? Check us out and follow our Facebook page (Greensboro Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section).
If you would like to be added to the YLS email list, please email Robert Trimble at robert@sklawnc.com.
YLS would like to celebrate life’s milestones with our members. Email info@greensboroyls.org to share personal and professional updates about yourself that you would like celebrated on the YLS Facebook page.
Camille Stell is President and CEO of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services. Continue this conversation by contacting Camille at camille@lawyersmutualnc.com or 800.662.8843.
Today I felt my confidence ebb.
“We don’t know you. We haven’t seen you present. We don’t trust you yet because you’re an unknown entity to us. We’ll need to see your materials in advance and have time to make adjustments if needed.”
Now, lest you think the law firm found me by a Google search or they hired me after I cold called them, let me give you some background.
Someone on the professional staff had been asked to find a speaker. This person had asked many professional colleagues and was given my name by all of them.
Once the firm reached out, I sent over an expanded bio (seriously, it goes back to the time when dinosaurs wandered the earth) and we had an introduction call. Then I had two more calls with other professional staff and with multiple lawyers. And on the fourth call when they said they were 95% sure they were going to hire me, they hit me with the comments above and then they asked me to drop my price.
Here’s where the confidence dipped, today at 3:00 on a Zoom call.
I kept a bright, shiny smile. I told them why my price was my price and was not negotiable. I told them I’d be thrilled to have their input on my materials – though what professional is thrilled for their client to redo their work??
I didn’t remind them that I had already invested three hours in being vetted, set aside time for four Zoom calls, that I prepared a proposal and a draft agenda, only to revise it twice because the law firm parties could not agree on the content they wanted.
I told them how excited I was about the opportunity and how much I appreciated their trust in me – though they had just reminded me that in fact they did not trust me.
In other words, I faked it. But the call did shake my confidence. What if I was charging too much? What if I didn’t have the right skill level? What if my content was no good? What if I wasn’t an effective presenter? What if I was untrustworthy?
I’ve been in the legal profession since my junior year of college. And that was more than a minute ago. Many of you reading this know me and you would say, “What?? You had a crisis of confidence? I can’t believe it!”
That’s why I’m sharing the story. No matter where you are in your career, you will have those moments when you wonder if you are up to the task. You will wonder if you’ll ever get hired. You will wonder if you will ever be 100% confident. The answer is yes to all. But, sometimes, you will fail the task. Sometimes, you won’t be right for this particular job. And sometimes your confidence will take a hit.
What are the lessons learned from this?
1. Know your strengths. I am not good at everything; I don’t pretend to be. But I’m a good speaker. I prepare. I know my material. I know my audience. I work hard to be relatable, a little funny, tell stories that are impactful, and I always try to leave the audience wanting a little more. So when this firm who hasn’t heard me speak makes me feel less confident because they question my abilities, I rely on the knowledge of my strengths. I know I am a good speaker and that has been reinforced by evaluations, attendees speaking with me after programs, and being asked to speak frequently. Everyone can have an off day, but unless I fall off the dais and can’t get back up, I will do a good job for this firm.
2. Surround yourself with support. I immediately reached out to a supportive colleague and shared my feelings. I asked them to review my agenda and provide feedback. My colleague confirmed I was on the right track. He thought my content would be a great fit for the firm training. And he reaffirmed my own believe that public speaking is one of my strengths.
3. Keep it positive. While I took a moment to feel all my (bruised) feelings, I moved on to the next pressing item on my ‘to-do’ list. I have other clients and other projects who inspire and motivate me. Getting their feedback on my work will inspire me to tackle this new project with enthusiasm.
Everyone experiences a blow to their confidence from time to time. Sitting alone with your feelings may cause you to over-exaggerate the situation or to ruminate. “I’m no good at my job.” “I’ll never get another project.” “I’m a failure.”
Don’t allow negativity to overcome you. Take the criticism, work on what needs to be corrected if anything, but also believe in yourself enough to know that sometimes, it’s not you, it’s them.
Camille Stell is the President of Lawyers Mutual Consulting & Services and the founder of the online community, Leading Law. Continue this conversation by contacting Camille at camille@lawyersmutualconsulting.com or 919.677.8900 or join Leading Law at Leading Law – Lawyers Mutual Consulting.
Kionie James
Endorser: Sarah H. Roane
Armitra Renee Harris Moore
Endorser: Margaret A. Dudley
Tyler Charles Jameson
Ellis and Winters LLP
Endorser: Marcus A. Shields
Robert H. Levin
Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
Endorser: S. Leigh Rodenbough, IV
Sylvia ter Avest
Carruthers and Roth, P.A.
Endorser: Sarah H. Roane
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