Bar Blast

Bar Blast May 16, 2013

Upcoming Events

5-16-13 MCB Lawyers' Networking Social & Happy Hour - TODAY!

The MCB's Social and Networking Committee invites you to join fellow Bar members for networking and specials on drinks and appetizers at Village Tavern.

5-23-13 Kick Off the Summer with the MCB's Annual Meeting! - LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
MCB's Annual Meeting will take place on the Lawn of First Presbyterian Church - barbecue lunch and updates from your Bar!

6-7-13 Let's Talk Criminal

Let's Talk provides opportunities to gain insight into the perspectives of district and superior court judges and to learn how to provide thoughtful leadership through effective, collaborative communication.

Announcements

Nominate an MCB YLD Young Lawyer of the Year - Deadline Tomorrow!

The MCB YLD Young Lawyer of the Year recognizes the outstanding contributions young lawyers are making to the practice of law and the Mecklenburg County community as a whole. Nomination deadline: 5-17-13

2013-14 Budgeting Process

All MCB members are invited to provide input at a meeting of the Finance Committee on June 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. and/or tender budget suggestions to MCB Treasurer John Nipp.

Bar Election - Meet the Candidates

All active members of the MCB were mailed a ballot for Judge Bell's seat. This ballot must be returned by Tuesday, May 21, 2013 to be accepted for tabulation.

Law Day Luncheon Photos

See photos of our the MCB Law Day Luncheon featuring Congressman Mel Watt

Proposed Amendment of the MCB By-Laws
At the Annual Meeting on May 23, 2013, the membership will vote on the amendment of the MCB By-Laws.

MCB Lawyer Referral Service - Spring Membership Special

Beginning April 1, $200 entitles you to an LRS membership through June 30, 2014!

MCB Board of Directors and Officers Nominations

Review a list of individuals who have been nominated and will be presented for election at the MCB Annual Meeting on Thurs. May 23.

Sections

5-16-13 Immigration Section Lunch

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. Lebowski's Grill

5-17-13 The MCB Civil Litigation, Business Law and Corporate Counsel Sections Present: An Attorney's Guide to the North Carolina Business Court: Navigating North Carolina's Specialized Forum for Complex Civil Litigation

8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Hilton Charlotte Center City

5-27-13 Juvenile Law Section Meeting

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Courthouse, Room 9610

5-29-13 Sole Practitioner/ Small Firm Section Informal Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Terrace Cafe, South Park

Volunteer Opportunities

Now Appointing 2013-14 Committee Members

One way you can get involved with your Bar, develop relationships with your colleagues and advance into a leadership position is to join MCB committees. Each June, the new Bar president appoints a new class of members to each committee - most for a three-year term.

Bar Foundation Fund

Bar Foundation Fund 2013 is on a Roll!

After reaching our $300,000 goal in 2012, the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation will strive to raise $300,000 again in 2013 and we're happy to report that we're off to a great start, with more than $81,000 raised so far.

Gifts made to the Lawyers' Impact Fund (previously called the unrestricted fund) are the lifeblood of the Mecklenburg Bar Foundation. These gifts enable MBF to award grants to support projects and organizations that serve those in need in our community, including Council for Children's Rights, International House, Larry King's Clubhouse, NC LEAF, and Legal Services of Southern Piedmont to name a few.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of attorneys, law firms, legal departments, and corporations in Mecklenburg County, MBF raised more than$145,000 for the 2012 Lawyers' Impact Fund and used the dollars raised to award more than $119,000 in grants in the first quarter of 2013. To read more about our grant recipients, click here.

Thanks to all the firms and individuals that have stepped up to get our 2013 campaign off to such a great start. Don't miss your chance to join your colleagues in helping us help others - Be A Foundation Friend! Support Your BFF!

Pledge or Donate online.
View this year's donor list.

For more information or to make other donation arrangements, contact Leah Reed Campbell, Director of Foundation Development at lcampbell@meckbar.org.

Classified Ads

Firm & Attorney Announcements

Attorney Positions Available

Paralegal/Administrative Positions Available

Office Space

For Sale

Post a Classified Ad

Post classified ads on MeckBar.org and the MCB newsletter for jobs available and sought, office space and items for sale.

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