Jennifer TurnerMeet Jennifer Turner

February's Volunteer Lawyer Program spotlight is on Jennifer L. Turner of Hedrick, Gardner, Kincheloe & Garofalo.  She volunteers her time and expertise at the 26th Judicial District SelfServe Center.  The SelfServe Center relies heavily on volunteer attorneys who can either meet with several clients during a three-hour period or supervise law students as they hold evening clinics.  Meet more volunteers.

             

 

 

 


2-11-10 Lawyers Luncheon Series - Healthy Balance 2010
Join your colleagues at a regular monthly lunch meeting at First Presbyterian Church (200 W. Trade Street) from 12:15-1:15 p.m. CLE Credit (1.0 hour MH/SA) available - click to learn more!

2-17-10 Coffee Connections
Drop by the Bar Center for Coffee Connections, a free networking event. This Coffee Connections will provide the opportunity to meet with representatives from different practice area Sections of the Bar in order to help attendees get connected with those practicing in similar areas.

2-20-10 Diversity Day 2010
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.

3-4-10 Solo Practitioner / Small Firm Section Luncheon
Join the Solo Practitioner / Small Firm Section for their March Luncheon at the MCB Center. $8/section members, $10/ non-section members

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

Nominations Sought for 2009-10 MCB VLP Pro Bono Awards
Send in your choices and supporting materials for a deserving attorney, large firm, and small firm by 3-19-10.

New Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Announced
The Honorable Richard D. Boner accepted the Senior Resident Superior Court Judge for the 26th Judicial District of North Carolina.

Order Extra Copies of the 2009-10 MCB Membership Directory
Don't forget to order extra copies of the 2009-10 MCB Directory for your paralegals and office staff. Additional directories will be available for pick-up/delivery on March 1, 2010.

 
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Not Just Good, Good For You

By MCB President Patrick E. Kelly

 

"It's not just good, it's good for you."  Sounds like something your mother might have said about spinach.  But I am talking about volunteering.  Volunteering has long been a common ethic in the United States, where Americans have historically been among the most generous people in the world.  Our Mecklenburg County Bar has a long and distinguished history of volunteerism. 

 

Recently, the North Carolina State Bar adopted a new Rule 6.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct.  Rule 6.1 states that "[e]very lawyer has a professional responsibility to provide legal services to those unable to pay.  A lawyer should aspire to render at least 50 hours of pro bono publico legal services per year." Though reasonable minds may disagree, Rule 6.1 could be construed as creating a mandatory obligation to "volunteer" at least 50 hours of pro bono legal service per year.

 

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The Future of Your Bar is in Your Hands
Special Meeting of the MCB Board of Directors results in a dues increase proposal

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New MCB Website is Blackberry/Mobile Web Friendly
 
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