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North Carolina State Bar The North Carolina State Bar is the state agency responsible for regulating the practice of law in NC

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PO Box 25908
Raleigh, NC 27611
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Did you know …? According to North Carolina’s 2020 Civil Legal Needs Assessment: More than 2 million low-income North Ca...
06/02/2026

Did you know …?

According to North Carolina’s 2020 Civil Legal Needs Assessment:

More than 2 million low-income North Carolinians were eligible for the services of legal aid providers in 2018.

Seventy-one percent of low-income families will experience at least one civil legal problem in a given year.

Eighty-six percent of these legal needs go unmet because of limited resources for civil legal aid providers.

In 2025, NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) invested $12M in for low-income individuals and families across the state — at no cost to attorneys, their clients or taxpayers.

Learn more about the impact of this civil legal aid funding: https://bit.ly/47Wf8Hw

The North Carolina State Bar is hiring a Clerk of the Disciplinary Hearing Commission. This is a unique opportunity to w...
06/01/2026

The North Carolina State Bar is hiring a Clerk of the Disciplinary Hearing Commission. This is a unique opportunity to work with the independent tribunal charged with resolving claims of lawyer misconduct, as well as facilitate other critically important functions of the North Carolina State Bar.

What We’re Looking For:
• An individual who has experience working in the legal profession, including significant familiarity with civil litigation, the Rules of Civil Procedure, and the court system.
• Excellent organizational, writing, and communication skills, including drafting orders and correspondence.
• An individual who is meticulous, proactive, and can work independently.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with platforms like Adobe, Zoom, and Microsoft Office; experience or comfort working with North Carolina’s Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) e-filing system and other new databases is preferred.

Please visit the careers page of our website for more information.
https://www.ncbar.gov/about-us/state-bar-careers/clerk-of-the-disciplinary-hearing-commission/

This job posting closes on June 23, 2026.

ICYMI: North Carolina State Bar Announced Member Access to Trust Accounting and Billing SoftwareManaging trust accountin...
06/01/2026

ICYMI: North Carolina State Bar Announced Member Access to Trust Accounting and Billing Software

Managing trust accounting just got easier for North Carolina attorneys 🎉

Now, all North Carolina State Bar members can get FREE access to Smokeball Bill, Smokeball's trust accounting and billing software.

Smokeball Bill helps firms simplify trust accounting, streamline billing, track client funds more easily, and reduce time spent on manual administrative work. This exclusive member benefit is available at no cost to members.

Claim your free subscription today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/ncbarbill-launch-social-0526

Learn more: https://www.ncbar.gov/about-us/news-notices/2026/05/north-carolina-state-bar-announces-member-access-to-trust-accounting-and-billing-software/

Participation in the program is voluntary, and attorneys are not required to use any particular software provider or technology platform to comply with trust accounting obligations. The North Carolina State Bar does not endorse or recommend any commercial product, service, or company, and attorneys remain responsible for selecting the tools and systems that best meet their individual practice needs and compliance obligations.

05/29/2026

NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) is celebrating the impact of recipients of our 2025 Administration of Justice grants, which seek to improve the administration of justice in North Carolina through a variety of programs that have a statewide impact or provide seed funding to pilot an innovative program in a local area.

The Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham brings together people of faith and goodwill to reduce community violence and support those affected by the criminal legal system, operating through vigil ministry for homicide victims, re-entry support for formerly incarcerated individuals and restorative justice initiatives.

In 2025, RCND was awarded a $55,000 Administration of Justice grant to support the Restorative Justice Durham project, an alternative process in Durham’s criminal-justice system to repair harms by engaging everyone affected in community-based practices of accountability and repair.

Learn more about RCND and other 2025 grantees in this funding category: https://bit.ly/4dBvHum

05/29/2026

Established by statute in 1995, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission — an NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) 2025 grantee — is charged primarily with certifying and regulating private mediators who serve the courts of the state. NC DRC also recommends policy, rules and rule revisions relating to dispute resolution in North Carolina’s courts; provides support to court-based mediation programs; certifies mediation training programs; serves as a clearinghouse for information about court-based mediation programs; and assists other state agencies interested in or providing dispute-resolution services to their constituencies.

In 2025, NC IOLTA awarded a $100,000 Administration of Justice grant to NC DRC to support the second year of a pilot program providing Criminal District Court mediation at no cost to participants. Programs offering dispute-resolution techniques and alternatives, such as this one, help to reduce the number of cases on the docket, thereby lessening the burden on the court system.

Learn more about NC DRC and other 2025 grantees in this category of funding: https://bit.ly/4dBvHum

North Carolina State Bar Announces Member Access to Trust Accounting and Billing SoftwareManaging trust accounting just ...
05/28/2026

North Carolina State Bar Announces Member Access to Trust Accounting and Billing Software

Managing trust accounting just got easier for North Carolina attorneys 🎉

Starting today, all North Carolina State Bar members can get FREE access to Smokeball Bill, Smokeball's trust accounting and billing software.

Smokeball Bill helps firms simplify trust accounting, streamline billing, track client funds more easily, and reduce time spent on manual administrative work. This exclusive member benefit is available at no cost to members.

Claim your free subscription today! 🔗 https://bit.ly/ncbarbill-launch-social-0526

Learn more: https://www.ncbar.gov/about-us/news-notices/2026/05/north-carolina-state-bar-announces-member-access-to-trust-accounting-and-billing-software/

Participation in the program is voluntary, and attorneys are not required to use any particular software provider or technology platform to comply with trust accounting obligations. The North Carolina State Bar does not endorse or recommend any commercial product, service, or company, and attorneys remain responsible for selecting the tools and systems that best meet their individual practice needs and compliance obligations.

A message from North Carolina State Bar President, Katherine A. Frye.On Friday, May 22, two North Carolina lawyers, Mary...
05/27/2026

A message from North Carolina State Bar President, Katherine A. Frye.

On Friday, May 22, two North Carolina lawyers, Mary Harris and Jeffrey Whitley, were shot outside of the Wake County courthouse in Raleigh following a hearing. Thankfully, they both survived and are now on the path to recovery. The alleged shooter, who was the opposing party in the hearing, was arrested and charged with two counts of attempted murder. The entire Bar sends support and encouragement for Mary and Jeffrey’s quick and full recovery.

Violence against lawyers, judges, and other legal staff is a direct assault on our justice system and the administration of justice. Those who dedicate their careers to guiding others through the legal system should never have to fear for their safety simply for doing their jobs. We unequivocally condemn any threat, act of intimidation, or violence against legal professionals.

The State Bar is in communication with Mary and Jeffrey’s law firm and will assist in any way we can. In the wake of a crisis or traumatic event, it is crucial to remember that you do not have to navigate the aftermath alone. Trauma does not discriminate, and the emotional toll of our profession can be overwhelming, even when simply doing our jobs. The North Carolina Lawyer Assistance Program (NC LAP) provides strictly confidential triage, support, and crisis debriefing services designed specifically for legal professionals. Whether you need individual psychological first aid or your firm requires group support, trained counselors are available to help stabilize and empower you. Please do not hesitate to contact NC LAP to get the support you need.

Please join the State Bar in keeping Mary, Jeffrey, and everyone else involved in this tragic event in your hearts as they work towards a full recovery.

North Carolina Lawyer Assistance Program: https://www.nclap.org/crisis-event/

NC LAP Contacts: https://www.nclap.org/contact/

Full Message: https://www.ncbar.gov/about-us/news-notices/2026/05/message-from-state-bar-president-katherine-frye/

05/27/2026

Another NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) 2025 grantee providing dispute-resolution techniques and alternatives that lessen the burden on the court system is the Mediation Network of North Carolina, which offers constructive processes for conflict resolution that are designed to strengthen relationships and build connections — empowering people to resolve conflict peacefully with productive communication and mutual respect, without court involvement.

In 2025, MNNC received a $39,000 Administration of Justice grant to support mediation centers across the state and its Criminal District Court mediation services, which address misdemeanor criminal cases where the court has determined that mediation is an appropriate option.

Learn more about MNNC and other 2025 grantees providing dispute-resolution techniques and alternatives: https://bit.ly/4dBvHum

05/27/2026

NC IOLTA (North Carolina Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts) is proud of the impact of our 2025 grant recipients! This week, we’re celebrating the final category of our Administration of Justice grants: programs that provide a range of dispute-resolution techniques and alternatives that reduce the number of cases on the docket, thereby lessening the burden on the court system.

Dispute Settlement Center — founded in 1978 as North Carolina’s first community mediation center — helps individuals and groups navigate conflict, build understanding and strengthen connections through approaches including mediation, facilitation, restorative practices, education and training.

In 2025, DSC was awarded a $50,000 Administration of Justice grant to support restorative justice processes in Orange County.

Learn more about DSC and other 2025 grantees providing dispute-resolution techniques and alternatives: https://bit.ly/4dBvHum

05/26/2026

Free Resource for Lawyers

The North Carolina State Bar, with support from Lawyers Mutual, has launched a free, anonymous Cyber Security Self-Assessment for lawyers.

This confidential tool helps you evaluate your firm's cybersecurity practices and offers tailored resources to strengthen your defenses against growing cyber threats.

Bonus: Complete the self-assessment and receive 1 hour of technology training CLE credit!

Protecting client data starts with awareness. Take the first step:

👉 Start the Assessment: https://ncsb.avvy.pro
👉 Request CLE Credit: https://forms.office.com/g/BBPThxLZ1g

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