Mecklenburg County Bar

Meet Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe

March's Volunteer Lawyer Program spotlight is on current Corporate Counsel Section Co-chair Kodwo Ghartey-Tagoe. He played a critical role in 2009 as Duke Energy's Legal Department took the initiative to create a Pro Bono Committee. Meet more volunteers.

3-25-10 Memorial Service for David H. Henderson
Thursday, March 25, 2010. 1:30 P.M. Courtroom 5370, Mecklenburg County Courthouse. Friends and colleagues are encouraged to attend and, if desired, say a few words in celebration of Mr. Henderson's life.

4-1-10 Solo Practitioner / Small Firm Section Luncheon
Join the Solo Practitioner / Small Firm Section for their April Luncheon at the MCB Center. $8/section members, $10/ non-section members

4-8-10 Lawyers Luncheon Series
Join your colleagues at a regular monthly lunch meeting to eat, socialize, and hear some brief remarks from a speaker at First Presbyterian Church (200 W. Trade Street) from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Cost is $10/person ($11 if registering online).

4-22-10 McMillan Fund Dinner
The dinner will feature remarks by Ed Williams and the presentation of the MCB Chambers Diversity Champion Award. Register by April 16, 2010.

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Courthouse Annoucement: Post-Judgment Services Tips
For the Mecklenburg County Bar, Mecklenburg County Courthouse, Suite 4000

Nominations for the 2010 Liberty Bell Award
The Libery Bell Award recognizes outstanding community service that has strengthened the American system of freedom under the law by a non-lawyer. Nominations accepted through 3-30-10.

MCB Center For Sale or Exchange
Mecklenburg County Bar Center & vacant lot on Luther Street available for sale or exchange

2010 McMillan Fellowship Applications
Deadline for joint applications for this summer program for law students who desire work experience with not-for-profit or government agencies is 5 p.m. on 3-15-10.

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A Century to Celebrate

By MCB President Patrick E. Kelly

In 2012, the Bar will celebrate its 100^th anniversary. To commemorate this significant event, the Mecklenburg County Bar (MCB) is planning among other things, to publish a history of the Bar. The Centennial celebration will provide our Bar a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to focus not only on the significance of the MCB to our region and our state, but to recognize the extraordinary contributions of so many of our lawyers through the years. In so doing, we honor the profession of law as a noble calling, and we remind all of the importance of the rule of law to ensuring life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.....

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Inclement Weather Policy
The Bar Center will be closed when Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools are closed.

MCB Board of Directors Nomination - Deadline: 3/9/10

MCB Board of Directors Unanimously Recommends a Dues Increase

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New MCB Website is Blackberry/Mobile Web Friendly

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