Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th JD Bar

Students, 8th grade & up - this is your chance to explore exciting career opportunities in the legal field! Join the Mecklenburg Bar Association’s (MBA) 2025 Increasing Diversity in the Legal Profession Conference, a free annual one-day event designed to inspire and empower future legal professionals. • Date: March 22, 2025 • Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.) • Location: CPCC Harris Conference Center, 3216 Harris Campus Drive Who should attend? Students in 8th grade & up who are curious about legal careers. What to expect: • Engage with local attorneys, judges, and law school representatives. • Participate in activities and discussions about career paths in law. • Learn how a law degree can open doors across industries. Register: https://lnkd.in/g_uCxfBK This is the 19th year of our conference, and we can’t wait to inspire the next generation of legal professionals. Register today and take the first step toward shaping your future in law! #MyMeckBar #DiversityInLaw #FutureLawyers #LegalCareers #DiversityConference

The Law & Society Gala is four months from today! It's the new premier black-tie event celebrating the intersection of legal excellence and community service in Mecklenburg County. This elegant evening brings together attorneys, judges, community leaders, and supporters for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and philanthropy to support the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation. Several sponsorship opportunities are available plus early bird ticket pricing. Register today! MeckBar.org/Gala2025 #mymeckbar

Today we said happy retirement to our Director of Finance, Sally Robinson! Thank you for your 19 years of service and we wish you all the best in your next chapter! #mymeckbar

Annual Review includes 2.0 Ethics, 1.0 Professional Well Being and 9.0 General CLE credits including Technology. Register: MeckBar.org/CLE-2025-AR This CLE is not included in Level I or II MBA Membership. Level III MBA Members can register at no additional cost. To upgrade your MBA Membership, email mba@meckbar.org. #mymeckbar

There are two opportunities to help judge at local mock trial competitions! The AMTA is looking for volunteers for the first weekend in February at UNCC and the NC Mock Trial Competition is on February 8th. More info: MeckBar.org/amta-mocktrial and https://lnkd.in/dDFm2dCH #mymeckbar

Nominate the Next MBA YLD Young Lawyer of the Year! NEW - The Mecklenburg Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division Council is thrilled to present this year’s Young Lawyer of the Year Award at the Law & Society Gala on Friday, May 16, at The Revelry. Who Deserves the Spotlight? This award honors a young lawyer who exemplifies professional excellence and furthers the mission of the MBA and YLD. Nominees will be evaluated on their contributions to: • The MBA • The practice of law • The community • Clients, firms, or organizations Special emphasis is placed on professional contributions that advance the goals of the MBA and YLD. Eligibility: • Practices law in Mecklenburg County • Meets the MBA YLD’s definition of a "Young Lawyer" (36 or younger, or within the first 10 years of practice) • Member of the MBA YLD Nominations are open through March 20, 2025. Visit MeckBar.org/YLD to submit your nomination. #mymeckbar

Agency Spotlight: Legal Aid of North Carolina Mecklenburg County faces a significant justice gap: in 2023, an estimated 77,000 low-income residents experienced civil legal issues, yet resources allowed Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) to address only a fraction of these cases. While organizations like LANC, Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy (CCLA), Council for Children’s Rights, and Safe Alliance work tirelessly to meet this demand, the combined effort falls short. However, the community has taken an innovative approach to bridging this gap through the Charlotte Triage Pro Bono Partnership. Read more about the how Charlotte Triage is harnessing the power of pro bono and how to register for the Access to Justice Breakfast in the latest Mecklenburg Bar News or at MeckBar.org/spotlight-LANC. #mymeckbar Helen Hobson, Larissa Mañón Mervin

🏀 Don’t Miss Out! MBA Basketball League Registration Closes Soon! 🏀 Time to lace up those sneakers and hit the court! Whether you're a seasoned baller or just looking for some fun competition, the Mecklenburg Bar Association Basketball League is the perfect way to stay active and connect with fellow members. Registration closes Friday, January 24! For more info and to register: MeckBar.org/basketball #mymeckbar

CLE: They Avoided Wedlock, But Now They’re Deadlocked: Helping Former Domestic Partners Untangle Real Property and Business Interests In this lively and interactive CLE workshop, Superior Court mediator, litigation attorney, former Contracts professor, and collaborative lawyer Chris Osborn will provide practical strategies for helping cohabitating couples find more affordable, less stressful, and more efficient ways to “uncouple” and move forward with their lives. Tuesday, January 28 11:30 am - 1 pm TowneBank - Myers Park Register: https://lnkd.in/ehvrxY-Z #mymeckbar

CLE: New Sheriff in Town: HB10 and Crimmigration in 2025 Join us for an essential discussion on providing zealous representation to non-citizen clients under heightened enforcement policies, including the enactment of HB10 and anticipated shifts in federal immigration enforcement. Explore the complex intersection of criminal and immigration law with the Criminal Law and Immigration Law Sections as we tackle: • The implications of HB10, a new NC law mandating increased local sheriff cooperation with ICE. • Best practices for criminal defense and immigration practitioners navigating this evolving landscape. January 23, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CoCoTiv Coworking Space Featured Speakers: Cynthia Aziz – Aziz Law Firm Shaefer Shepard – Jetton & Meredith, PLLC Register: https://lnkd.in/eygxSBGC #mymeckbar