North Carolina Advocates for Justice

The outpouring of concern and support NCAJ members have shown for Western North Carolina has been heartwarming and encouraging. To help our members communicate about recovery efforts and other matters related to the ongoing crisis, NCAJ has created a listserv dedicated to Hurricane Helene conversations. Members can join here: https://lnkd.in/eKfksCCx We are struck by our community's resilience and capacity to come together in the face of adversity. Let us continue in our solidarity and support for one another.

Join us Jan. 29-31, 2025, at NCAJ Headquarters in Raleigh for DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. Earn 16.50 CLE credits and learn from Doug Scott, a 30-year veteran law enforcement officer. Register: https://shorturl.at/zHay1

The 31st Annual Workplace Torts & Workers’ Comp CLE on Dec. 6 promises to provide the unparalleled learning and camaraderie that has made this event a can’t-miss tradition for 30 years running. Register: https://lnkd.in/euicM9w2

New on the Voices of NCAJ Podcast: Ian Mance of Emancipate NC discusses how criminal defense attorneys can leverage a database of law enforcement traffic stops when advocating on behalf of clients with racial profiling claims in North Carolina. It's a preview of his presentation at NCAJ's upcoming Criminal Defense CLE on Dec. 13. Twenty-five years ago, North Carolina was the first state to pass a law to create the database that logs enforcement patterns at traffic stops. Today, that database has information on 36 million stops. Ian will offer a hands-on presentation about the database and its application in the courts at NCAJ’s upcoming Criminal Defense CLE. Learn more and register for NCAJ’s CLE here: https://buff.ly/3V4clWl Listen to the podcast here: https://buff.ly/34ELvNu or wherever you get your podcasts.

Congratulations to NCAJ member Sen. Danny Earl Britt on your re-election. NCAJ thanks you for your service and participation in the democratic process.

Coming up Jan. 24 is a CLE you won't want to miss. You can attend Professional Negligence Beyond Medical Malpractice either in person at NCAJ Headquarters in Raleigh or online. Register: https://lnkd.in/eAn2ePHC

NCAJ Sapphire Preferred Partner Cattie & Gonzalez is the nation’s preeminent law firm providing clients legal advice about resolving liens and protecting future healthcare benefits like Medicare and Medicaid. Learn more: https://cattielaw.com/

What great vibes last night at our kickoff for the 2025 NCAJ NEXT Leadership program. We have a terrific group of new lawyers this year, and it was wonderful to see all the NEXT fellows and mentors who showed up to cheer them on as they start this journey. Many thanks to our Ruby Preferred Partner The Forge Companies, whose support of this program makes it possible.

Congratulations to NCAJ member Rep. Robert Reives on your re-election. NCAJ thanks you for your service and participation in the democratic process.

Sun, Sand & Statutes: DWI Defense 2025 is now scheduled for Feb. 28. See the topics and speakers and register: https://lnkd.in/etVgBE8h