Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th JD Bar

Attention members of the 26th Judicial District Bar! Voting for the 2024 State Bar Council Election opens on Thursday, October 31 at 9 a.m. Election details, voting instructions, and your 2024 candidates are posted at https://lnkd.in/eDCnMCyK. #mymeckbar

We’ve reached 1,000 Mecklenburg Bar Association Section members! Thanks to every section member for your enthusiasm and participation for the new MBA! #mymeckbar

Join Robinson Bradshaw litigators Stephen Feldman and Matt Sawchak as they present at the Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th JD Bar's annual North Carolina Business Court CLE on Nov. 1. They will dive into North Carolina state law on unfair competition and share insights on key issues impacting businesses statewide. More information here: https://lnkd.in/ehhjZurn A special shoutout to Robinson Bradshaw's Amanda Pickens Nitto for planning and coordinating the CLE!

Join us for this CLE about Digital Assets on November 7th hosted by the MBA Estate Planning & Probate Section! Section members can attend at a discounted rate of $20. Speakers Tatyana Thurston and Natalia Parker, co-founders of Dexit, bring a unique blend of tech and legal expertise. They’ll share invaluable insights into incorporating digital assets into the estate planning process. Register: https://lnkd.in/eYhzfChi #mymeckbar

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us in person and online for "Tips for Filing Probate Forms - A Discussion with Mecklenburg County Clerk of Court." Special thanks to Mecklenburg County Clerk of Superior Court Elisa Chinn-Gary and Assistant Clerks Helena D. Chancellor, Yvette Fuller, Grant Harris, Arthur Smith, Tamay Jackson and Valerie Quick for sharing invaluable insights on filing estate planning, probate forms and other documents using the portal. Your expertise is greatly appreciated! Kudos to our Estate Planning & Probate Section for hosting, and to the dedicated staff who ensured the event’s success. These collaborative efforts truly strengthen our legal community. #mymeckbar

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the first-ever MBA Sections & YLD Trivia Night! It was an incredible evening of competition, fun, and camaraderie as teams from across our sections and Young Lawyers Division faced off for trivia glory. We loved seeing so many familiar faces and new ones, all enjoying the energy at Red Clay Ciderworks. Congratulations to 1st Place team The Carolinians and 2nd Place Attractive Nuisance! A special shoutout to MBA staffers Shelby Benson and Michelle Lee for being fantastic hosts, keeping the teams on their toes and making the night a memorable one. Cheers to all the trivia champions and to everyone who made this event a success! #mymeckbar

We were honored to welcome the NC Court of Appeals back to Charlotte today—the first session held here since 2016! A special thanks to Judges John Arrowood, Tobias S. (Toby) Hampson, and April Wood for taking the time to meet with several of our members, including Chief Resident Superior Court Judge Carla Archie, Chief District Court Judge Roy Wiggins, MBA President Courtney Ballard, and 26th JD Bar President Thomas Powers. #mymeckbar

Happy National Paralegal Day! We’re thrilled to celebrate and welcome paralegals and other legal professionals as members of the Mecklenburg Bar Association. Join us in recognizing the incredible work they do! #MyMeckBar #NationalParalegalDay #LegalProfessionals

Last call for nominations! November 1 is the final day to submit your nomination for the Julius L. Chambers Diversity Champion Award. This prestigious award recognizes an attorney who champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in Mecklenburg County while exemplifying high ethical standards, integrity, and professional excellence. The award will be presented at the McMillan Fund Fellowship Dinner in February. Learn more and submit your nomination: MeckBar.org/chambers-award. #MyMeckBar #DiversityChampion #DEI

Happy #NationalProBonoWeek! Each October, since 2009, legal organizations across the U.S. have participated in the National Celebration of Pro Bono to raise awareness about the need for pro bono service and thank the dedicated professionals who give their time throughout the year. This year’s theme is "Making Justice a Reality in Our Communities." Thank you to everyone who volunteers their time! Explore volunteer opportunities at MeckBar.org/ProBono. #mymeckbar #probono