Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism
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Commission on Professionalism - Historical Video Series
Historical video series interviews with distinguished members within the North Carolina legal profession.
Chief Justice's Professionalism Award
Individuals whose contributions have demonstrated the highest commitment to genuine professionalism.
CJCP Award for Meritorious and Extraordinary Service
To recognize and honor lawyers for demonstrating the highest professional standards throughout their careers.
Judicial District Bar Professionalism Program
To serve as an event for the members to get together, socialize, and discuss professionalism issues that face their Bar.
Judicial Response Committee
To respond to unwarranted attacks on judges by the media and public.
Lawyer's Professionalism Creed
To encourage, guide and assist individual lawyers, law firms, and bar associations.
Mentoring Programs Information
Provide every beginning lawyer meaningful access to an experienced lawyer.
Professionalism Support Initiative
An informal voluntary local lawyer and judge assistance program that handles client-lawyer, lawyer-lawyer, and lawyer-judge issues.
About
The Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) was established on September 22, 1998, by order of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. The order established the Commission's membership and major responsibilities.
The North Carolina CJCP consists of a chairperson, who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court or his/her designee; two judges serving on trial benches of the courts of the state or the United States; and one appellate court judge either from the state or United States. Other members include two law school faculty members from accredited North Carolina law schools, eight practicing lawyers, and three non-lawyer citizens who are active in public affairs. All members, with the exception of the chairperson, serve for a term of three years.
The major responsibilities of the Commission include its primary charge: to enhance professionalism among North Carolina's lawyers. In carrying out this charge, the CJCP is required to provide ongoing attention and assistance to ensure the practice of law remains a high calling, dedicated to the service of clients and the public good.
Staff and Members
CJCP Staff
See the staff of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism.
CJCP Members
See the members of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism.
Contact
Telephone (919) 890-1455
Fax (919) 890-1934
Mailing Address 901 Corporate Center Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607