May Newsletter
The May 2012 issue of the newsletter is now available by clicking on May News. To view an individual article contained in this issue, click on the “About Us” tab above, scroll down to Newsletter and find the May 2012 Articles.
Robert D. Douglas, III
President
John R. Morgan
President-Elect
Edward C. Winslow III
Immediate Past President
Martha R. Sacrinty
Secretary
Martha T. Peddrick
Treasurer
Directors
Vance Barron
Jim Bryan
Manning Connors
Jeff Davis
Dick Forman
Afi Johnson-Parris
Ken Keller
Amy S. Klass
Sarah Roane
2012 Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Janet Ward Black.
At the April 18th member meeting Harriett T. Smalls presented the 2012 Distinguished Service Award to Janet Ward Black. This award is the highest honor that the Greenboro Bar Association can bestow.
The award was created to honor and recognize those who have exhibited a deep devotion to the legal profession and who have made enduring contributions both to the administration of justice and to the public good though unselfish service. Those receiving the award have exhibited the highest ethical standards of professionalism and have set a worthy example for others to follow.
Here is the text of Ms. Smalls’ presentation .
18th Judicial District Q & A
The 18th Judicial District Bar has been reorganized and administrative functions will now be handled out of the GBA office. How this affects the Greensboro Bar Association member is addressed in the following Q & A. For further questions, contact the office at 378-0300.
Robert C. Cone Receives Community Service Award
The Greensboro Bar Association presented its Community Service Award for 2011 to Robert C. “Bob” Cone, who is a director and shareholder of Tuggle Duggins & Meschan, P.A.
The Community Service Award is co-sponsored by the North Carolina Bar Association, and also is known as the N.C. Bar Association Centennial Award. The award recognizes outstanding and exemplary community service.
David Meschan made the presentation at the February 16, 2012 membership meeting with these remarks.
DSA Presented to Judge Albright
At the October 20th member meeting Justice Bob Edmunds presented the 2011 Distinguished Service Award to W. Douglas Albright. This award is the highest honor that the Greenboro Bar Association can bestow. The award was created to honor and recognize those who have exhibited a deep devotion to the legal profession and who have made enduring contributions both to the administration of justice and to the public good though unselfish service. Those receiving the award have exhibited the highest ethical standards of professionalism and have set a worthy example for others to follow. Congratulations to Judge Albright!
New 18th Judicial District Bar By-Laws
The 18th Judicial District Bar held its annual meeting on Thursday, September 15th and members passed the revised by-laws. The by-laws needed revision due to the creation of a separate judicial district for High Point. The new by-laws will also authorize notification of members via email. To read the complete set of revised by-laws, please click here.
“Judge A” Stories
At the February 17, 2010 member meeting, Justice Patricia Timmons-Goodson presented a talk about Judge Elreta Alexander. To read a copy of the speech, click here. Justice Timmons-Goodson would like to add to her collection of “Judge A” stories. If you have a story to share with her, please send it to her at Post Office Box 1841, Raleigh, NC 27602.
Technology & Website for Law Practice Management
“30 Tips in 30 Minutes: Technology and Law Practice Management Websites Designed to Help Lawyers Better Serve Their Clients” was presented in a colloquium on October 5, 2010. A copy of the take-away can be found in the About Us tab above under Law Practice Management Colloquium.
Greensboro Bar Association Blog
Check out the GBA blog: greensborolaw.blogspot.com. Send any news or other posts to ryanluft@gmail.com.
Photos from the Habitat Dedication are now available for viewing on the blog. Check it out: http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/2010/10/now-on-greensboro-law-blog-photos.html.
Mission Statement
It is the Greensboro Bar Association’s mission to serve the Greensboro community and the Association members, by fostering excellence in legal representation of clients.
