Mecklenburg County Bar

MCB Committees

The goals of the Mecklenburg County Bar are accomplished through the work of established committees and sections. Please take a moment to consider a volunteer role with the MCB by serving on one or more committees. To learn more about the work of the committee and volunteer opportunities, please click on the links below.

REGULATORY COMMITTEES

Fee Dispute Resolution - Mediates and arbitrates fee disputes pursuant to RPC 1.5(f). Committee members/panelists must have mediation experience or be DRC-certified mediators and have been licensed for at least five years.

Grievance - Receives and investigates complaints from the public on ethical matters and writes recommendations and submits written report for committee discussion based on the NCSB Rules of Professional Conduct. Attorney members must have been licensed for at least five years.

Indigent Representation - Works in conjunction with the Office of the Public Defender to coordinate and maintain the attorney appointment list for criminal indigent defendants in the 26th Judicial District criminal court system. Committee members must be on the indigent representation list.

Judicial Nominating - Coordinates the balloting process of the MCB for choosing candidates to submit to the North Carolina governor in filling district court judge vacancies.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND PROGRAMS COMMITTEES

Bar Leadership Institute - Encourages lawyers in the development of their professional and leadership skills within the Bar, Foundation and legal profession. A joint MCB and MBF Committee.

Communications - Develops the communication process among members of the MCB through publications including the monthly newsletter, website, other electronic communications, legal directory, and updates to the MCB Handbook.

Community Services - Seeks to improve and prioritize the Bar's volunteer outreach opportunities and to collaborate with the community on legal issues, the legal system, and school and community needs.

Continuing Legal Education - Develops, implements, and oversees all CLE programs for the MCB in conformance with the rules of the North Carolina State Bar CLE Board. Committee members are requested to plan one CLE training in a practice area or with an ethics/professionalism theme.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Examines the extent to which MCB and legal entities have successfully incorporated lawyers from traditionally underrepresented groups in their organization. Provides recommendations for addressing matters related to diversity and inclusion; and proposes methods for measuring the success of efforts to address these issues. Implements programming for members, the community as well as pipelining opportunities.

Lawyer Referral Service - Oversees the ABA-approved program that refers people who can afford to pay for legal services with an experienced MCB attorney for a reduced consultation fee.

Lawyers As Volunteers Advisory - Reviews community service and volunteer projects to ensure consistency with MCB mission, strategic plan and goals; increase collaboration between the Bar's committees, sections and divisions; and address pressing needs within the community.

Legal Volunteer Recruitment Committee - Connect MCB members with pro bono opportunities in collaborative legal service organizations and special pro bono projects on an as-needed basis.

Nonprofits and Client Pro Bono - To provide direct case placement for nonprofits and individual clients who cannot afford representation and who are not served elsewhere.

Professionalism, Lawyer Life and Culture - Seeks to enhance and support the Mecklenburg County legal community, through the active development and promotion of educational programs, resources, and mentoring relationships in order to facilitate healthy, collaborative, rewarding, and service-oriented professional lives and culture among its members.

EVENT COMMITTEES

Bar History - Coordinates the process of archiving the MCB's history and celebration of the MCB's centennial in 2012.

Law & Society - Arranges a speaker of interest to the public and the legal profession for the annual Law & Society Luncheon, including presentation of the Ayscue Professionalism Award that recognizes a current or former MCB member for exemplary professionalism through outstanding service to the MCB and the community. Event proceeds benefit the MBF.

Law Day - Arranges for the celebration of the annual Law Day event held each year on or about May 1 and selects the Liberty Bell Award that honors a non-lawyer in the community for contributing to the promotion of freedom under the law.

Medical/Legal - Encourages understanding and cooperation between the members of the MCB and the members of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society and is responsible for periodic evaluation and revisions to the Medical/Legal Guidelines.

Memorials - Arranges and provides memorial services for deceased Bar members in open court when the families so desire.

Social & Networking - Coordinates a variety of social and networking opportunities to promote collegiality and a cohesive membership, including the Lawyers' Luncheon Series and Holiday Party.

Sports - Coordinates all MCB sporting opportunities, including basketball and softball leagues and any additional sporting competitions developed.

PLANNING AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Audit - Works with Bar leadership to ensure the independent auditor(s) receive all necessary information during the annual audit, reviews audit report and reports the findings to Finance and Executive Committees and MCB Board.

Finance - Prepares and monitors the MCBs annual budget, including all program areas and income-producing services.

Future MCB/MBF Center - Plans future location/expansions of the Bar Center in accordance with needs. A joint MCB and MBF committee.

Nominating - Prepares slate of officers, members of the Board of Directors and ABA delegate for consideration by Bar membership.

Strategic Planning - Oversees the strategic planning process, develops a plan for Board approval, and recommends updates as needed.

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