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Chief Justice'S Commission On Professionalism
All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Francis I. Parker
Parker shares about his early years and outlines what professionalism means for lawyers in North Carolina’s legal community.
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Magistrate Leonardo Custis and Court Administrator Sarah Larson Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
This award is presented to courthouse personnel who exhibit the highest level of professionalism in service to their communities.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Asheville Attorney Roy W. Davis, Jr.
He worked as an attorney for 55 years and held many prestigious positions in the legal community.
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Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award
Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Forsyth County Attorney William F. Womble
Womble was the very first recipient of the Chief Justice's Professionalism Award.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Judge Lillian B. Jordan
Jordan was a role model for women seeking a career in the legal field.
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Court Employees Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards for 2023
This award is presented to courthouse employees whose contributions have demonstrated the highest commitment to genuine professionalism.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Beaufort County Attorney Claude R. Wheatly, Jr.
He earned recognition and praise as a general practitioner in Beaufort County for over 70 years.
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All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities
Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.
McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former NCAOC Director Jim Drennan
Drennan served as NCAOC Director and is a retired professor from the University of North Carolina School of Government.
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All Things Judicial Features Tour of the Supreme Court History Room
History Room is a legal history museum containing artifacts of North Carolina's judiciary and its contributions to American Jurisprudence.
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Court Employees Receive 2023 Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards
Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Dierauf and Official Court Reporter Kimmel McDiarmid are the recipients of the most recent award.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Chief Public Defender Wallace C. Harrelson
Harrelson was North Carolina's first and longest-serving public defender.
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Court Managers Receive Professionalism Awards
The court manager employees have consistently demonstrated professionalism and have gained the respect of their peers.
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All Things Judicial Features Interview with Attorney Walter F. Brinkley, Jr.
Inspired by father's real-life "To Kill a Mockingbird" trial, Brinkley participated in U.S. Supreme Court case to desegregate UNC Law.
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Assistant Public Defender Receives 2022 Professionalism Award
The award was presented to Max Ashworth by Chief Justice Paul Newby.
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All Things Judicial Interviews Campbell Law School Dean Rich Leonard
Leonard shares stories from his personal and professional life and expounds on his recent book "From Welcome to Windhoek: A Judge's Journey"
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Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents Annual Professionalism Awards for 2022
Recipients have demonstrated intellectual honesty, compassion, and practical skills in the practice of law.
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All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Harry C. Martin
Martin served on the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme Court.
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