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Did you know October and November are “education” months? Learn how you can celebrate with the NCBF’s Lawyers for Literacy from Kimberly R. Davis on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/46NONIJ.

Establishing trusting relationships with clients is vital. However, when the client is a minor, additional considerations come into play. Read tips on representing child clients from Megan Reilly-Dreas and Niya Fonville on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3c4DjK0.

Preparing for the bar exam process is unlike anything most have completed before. Getting started on the N.C. Bar Application now could save you both time and money in the end. Read Sarah Spangenburg’s tips for July bar examinees on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3GniMgJ.

Becoming a professional networker requires tapping the full extent of your network to find individuals who have already achieved what you aim to do in the future. Jasmine H. Gregory discusses how understanding this helped her on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3hzStKb.

Miscommunication makes it difficult to settle cases. The use of language interpreters can add complexity to the mediation process while setting the tone for resolution. Read Steve Dunn’s post on using interpreters to heighten perception on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3WacYfL.

Earlier this year, a survey of lawyers and staffers revealed that 19% of respondents contemplated suicide at some point in their careers. On the #NCBarBlog, Ed Ergenzinger discusses eliminating the stigma around suicide and mental health: buff.ly/3VHzpc3.

The North Carolina Justice for All Project was conceived by S. M. Kernodle-Hodges and Alicia Mitchell-Mercer in response to an awareness that most of NC’s population cannot afford a lawyer when a civil legal crisis occurs. Learn more on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3VIQfqY.

NCBA member James R. Paul recently joined @CarruthersRoth. Congratulations, James! 👏 Learn more about him and stay up to date on the recent legal moves and changes in our state with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3VA9YZ0.

NCBA member Shawana W. Almendarez recently joined Sealed Air Corporation as an Employment and HR Compliance Paralegal. Congratulations! Learn more about her and check out recent legal career moves and changes in N.C. with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3VA9YZ0.

Congratulations to NCBA member Deanna Davis Anderson on recently joining Parry Law. We wish you the best of luck in this new role. Stay in the loop on recent legal career moves and changes in our state with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3VA9YZ0.

On the #NCBarBlog, Judge J. Randolph “Randy” Ward recaptures the skepticism that many trial lawyers in the early 1990s had about mediation and how clearing the backlog would have ever been possible without a mediation program. Read his blog: buff.ly/3UQjhV0.

NCBA member Jocelyn Mitnaul Mallette was recently named partner at @McGuireWoodsLLP. Congratulations! 👏 Keep up with the moves and changes on the N.C. legal scene with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3VA9YZ0.

Robinson & Lawing recently announced that NCBA member Wiley B. Hughes has joined the firm. Congratulations, Wiley! 👏 Read Checking In on the #NCBarBlog to get the latest updates on legal moves and changes in North Carolina: buff.ly/3gFOmM3.

Jennifer Gaff is a North Carolina Certified Paralegal who has been a paralegal for the past 15 years. To better understand her story, the Paralegal Division Communications Committee interviewed her. Check it out on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3btpTqO.

NCBA member Sydney ter Avest recently joined @CarruthersRoth. Congratulations! 👏 Read Checking In on the #NCBarBlog to keep up with the latest moves and changes on the N.C. legal scene: buff.ly/3VA9YZ0.

Why does the word “no,” a two-letter, concise word, carry such a heavy weight when used in a professional setting? On the #NCBarBlog, Katie Riddle explores the topic – and encourages readers to remember that it is okay to say no: buff.ly/3bu7xpF. 🙅

Evin Grant’s #NCBarBlog interview with the Minorities in the Profession Committee featured his insight on overcoming the challenge of feeling like you belong in the profession. Read how he reminded himself to get out of his own way: buff.ly/3MZWnYd.

NCBA member Catherine E. Lee was recently named partner at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo. Congratulations! 👏 Keep up with the moves and changes on the N.C. legal scene with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3fdMPw5.

.@BakerDonelsonIP recently announced that NCBA member Jill Walters is now a shareholder at the firm. Congratulations, Jill! 👏 Read Checking In on the #NCBarBlog to get the latest updates on legal moves and changes in North Carolina: buff.ly/3DFnd4E.

Phelps has added NCBA member Jonathan Hall as a partner at the firm. Congrats, Jonathan! 👏 Learn more about him and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3Rhkjdg.

The legal profession is in the midst of an occupational health crisis — particularly with regard to mental health. Learn how Animal Assisted Interventions promote overall well-being in the profession from Elizabeth “Brooks” Savage on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3SWmeFk.

NCBA member Mark E. Sullivan has renamed The Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, P.A. to Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law. Learn more about him and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/48Jca7p.

Throughout December and January, the NCBA YLD Pro Bono Committee and the @ncbforg will strive to satisfy holiday needs through the Clear the Queue initiative. Learn about NC Free Legal Answers and this initiative from Brad Piland on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/41pCJfh.

NCBA member Breann Burns has joined Triangle Smart Divorce as an attorney. Congrats, Breann! 👏 Learn more about her and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3v7Gz0x.

Sullivan & Hilscher Family Law, formerly known as The Law Offices of Mark E. Sullivan, has added NCBA member Kristopher Hilscher to the firm. Learn about him and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3tqzWpC.

Whether you are a 1L beginning to think about summer employment, a newly licensed attorney starting out in the legal profession, or anywhere in between, Megan Reilly-Dreas has advice for you. Read her advice on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3MAzLy6.

Tatum & Atkinson has added NCBA member Jon Ward as an associate at the firm. Congrats, Jon! 👏 Learn more about him and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/48s7GSc.

The General Assembly recently appointed and swore in two new members to the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. Learn about these members and their backgrounds from Kristen Fetter on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/40UEqRP.

The tax benefit rule was established to provide that a taxpayer is not permitted to retain the tax benefit of a deduction when later events demonstrate she is not entitled to it. Learn more from John G. Hodnette on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3v5peFu.

Did you know October and November are “education” months? Learn how you can celebrate with the NCBF’s Lawyers for Literacy from Kimberly R. Davis on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/46NONIJ.

Showing others that you care about issues that affect their lives and taking the time to be involved in bar organizations and activities are important in your legal career. Learn ten points for throughout your career from Mike McIntyre on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3GNSmnr.

Share your knowledge and experience while serving your community through the several Senior Lawyers' pro bono work options in North Carolina. Learn about these programs and how you can become involved from Nancy Black Norelli on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/47CQjOI.

Employers often issue incentive stock to employees to promote retention and performance. Restricted Stock Units are one of many ways to do so. Learn how Restricted Stock Units are taxed from John G. Hodnette on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3MHmbJm.

Zaria Graham interned at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of North Carolina this summer. This position exceeded her expectations with exciting project experiences. Learn about the lessons she gained on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3G6TO3B.

Smith Anderson has added NCBA member Gerald Koinis to the regulatory and public policy practice group. Congrats, Gerald! 👏 Learn more about him and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/415cv1h.

The courts on the federal and state levels are created to be an active check on the Legislative and Executive branches. We are an essential part of this check. Learn why your opinion or thoughts matter from W. Bain Jones Jr. on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/48aasMs.

NCBA member Corrie Seagroves has joined Triangle Smart Divorce. Congratulations! Learn more about her and stay up to date on the latest N.C. legal moves and changes with Checking In on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/48xfQch.

The construction industry has been at a breakneck pace. This pace put contractors in a tough spot to bring quality projects in. Learn how alternative materials could affect the building envelope from Mark Stewart and Jeffrey Martin on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3TkqNt3.

Alexandra Bentley put delving into the complexities of the public defender’s office in perspective by approaching the internship with the precision and dedication of a seasoned golfer. Learn how she made each task a golfing experience on the #NCBarBlog: buff.ly/3FVBlag.