Mecklenburg County Bar

Meet Christopher Tucci and Jeff Schwartz

In February we spotlight our Christopher J. Tucci of Barclays Capital Inc/Barclays Bank and Jeffrey J. Schwartz of Schwartz Law Firm, P.C. Christopher...read more.

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2-9-12 Memorial Service for Patrick V. Ford
Friends and colleagues are encouraged to attend and, if desired, say a few words in celebration of Mr. Fords' life.

2-9-12 MCB YLD Winter Social
Please join the MCB YLD and your fellow young lawyers for drinks and appetizers at one of Charlottes newest venues

2-11-12 Diversity Day
This annual one-day conference engages minority students in a discussion about the legal profession and law-related careers. Students will hear about the role individuals with legal training play in everyday society; meet with attorneys, judges, law school admissions officers, and law students; and have an opportunity to share their views of the law and lawyers.

2-16-12 Centennial Gala
As part of our year-long Centennial Celebrations, we invite you to attend the premier event of the year - the Mecklenburg County Bar Centennial Gala. This formal evening will feature former Solicitor General Walter E. Dellinger III, an entertaining performance by the Bar Revue featuring a comical take on the legal profession, dinner and drinks, followed by a live band and dancing.

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Celebration of Community Service
In honor of the Bar's Centennial anniversary, April will be a Celebration of Community Service. A wide menu of volunteer opportunities has already been developed and we will also coordinate with firms, or non-profit organizations served by attorneys, with existing volunteer projects or interested in developing a project.

Centennial Photo Gallery
Check out photos from the Bar's Centennial events

MCB Centennial Celebration
In January 2012, the Bar will begin commemorating our Centennial anniversary and celebrate the remarkable journey that has transformed the Mecklenburg County Bar from one lone lawyer in a colonial town to a community of 4,400+ professional members.

Seeking Linking Lawyers Mentors and Mentees!
The MCB mentoring program Linking Lawyers is seeking volunteer mentors and mentees to participate in its 2011-2012 class. Linking Lawyers is designed to be a resource for networking and guidance on issues of professional conduct and career perspective, as well as to provide an introduction into diverse areas of the law. Click on the link above for more information on the program or to submit an online mentor/mentee application.

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An Independent Profession -- Our History Has Been Written

By Robert C. Dortch, Jr.

The Mecklenburg County Bar's Centennial's 2012 Celebration has been mentioned in more than half of my president's columns so far this year, and, yes, I will do so again in this one because . . .. the long awaited book "An Independent Profession: A Centennial History of the Mecklenburg County Bar" is being printed and will soon be ready for distribution. This book is a history of our local Bar and is, in many ways, the foundation of the Centennial Celebration. It was written by Marion Author Ellis and Howard E. Covington, Jr., Mr. Ellis and Mr. Covington have collaborated on many projects including "The Story of NationsBank" and a biography of Terry Sanford to name just a couple. Our very own E. Osborne Ayscue, Jr. was instrumental in the production of this book and has provided countless hours of editing, revision and thoughtful commentary in a special foreword. Thank you, Ozzie, for all of your help.

On March 21, 2012, a pre-release and book signing reception will be held at the Levine Museum of the New South. Come and receive a signed copy of the book prior to the full distribution to the Bar, meet the authors and hear Ozzie discuss...Read more.

MCB Centennial Celebration

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