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Voices of NCAJHow Curiosity Built a Prize-Winning Paralegal Career, with Leslie LeakeCuriosity has driven Leslie’s Leake’s remarkable career, which NCAJ recently celebrated with the awarding of its prestigious Robby Price Award. The lead paralegal for the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Leslie said her advice to up-and-coming paralegals who want to stay engaged in their careers: Keep asking questions. “Stay curious,” she says. Her nominator described her as an “unspoken hero.” In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, Leslie shares her path from defense to plaintiff's work, tales from the frontlines (including climbing on file cabinets and facing down barking dogs), and lessons learned from serving everyone from judges...2025-08-0520 min
All Things JudicialWitness to Justice: Amanda Lamb on 30 Years Reporting from the CourtroomIn this episode, we feature a wide-ranging conversation with Amanda Lamb, a veteran journalist, true crime author, and podcast host with more than 30 years of experience covering courts and criminal justice in North Carolina.Best known for her long tenure as a crime reporter for WRAL-TV in Raleigh, Lamb has built a career around telling powerful stories from inside the courtroom. Her reporting has covered some of the state's most high-profile and complex criminal trials. In the episode, she reflects on what it means to witness justice unfold firsthand and the responsibilities that come with bringing those s...2025-07-2423 minVoices of NCAJDenied Then Determined: A Journey to NCAJ Leadership, with Rosa Antunez BoatwrightRosa Antunez Boatwright, an immigrant from Honduras, was excited to attend community college in her new Florida home – until the college rescinded its acceptance because of her immigration status. Fast forward years later. Today, she is a personal injury attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and the incoming chair of NCAJ's Hispanic/Latino Legal Issues Division. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, Rosa explains how national and local legislation affecting the Hispanic community means that all lawyers need to be “on our toes.” “If we need to get together next week because of something that happened...2025-07-2420 min
The G5 HiveEast Carolina Pirates 2025 Football Team Preview - Worker Bee SeriesWelcome to the 2025 Worker Bee Series! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Group of 5 (G5) college football landscape, previewing the 2025 East Carolina Pirates football team from the American Athletic Conference (AAC). Join us and special guest Stephen Igoe, Publisher of Hoist the Colours @HoistTheColours covering East Carolina Athletics on the 247 Sports Network (@StephenIgoe and @HTC247 on X) as we preview East Carolina’s upcoming season, top players to watch, key matchups, and what fans can expect in 2025. If you love American Athletic Conference football, East Carolina Pirates news, and in-depth college football analysis, this is the...2025-07-231h 16Voices of NCAJFrom Listserv to Leadership, with Incoming Board Member Lindsey Granados“Somebody told me, ‘Hey, if you want to do criminal defense, you really need to join NCAJ.’ And they were absolutely right.” The year was 2008, and Lindsey Granados had just begun practicing law. Fast forward to 2025. She owns Granados Law Group and is a newly elected member of NCAJ’s Board of Governors. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, Lindsey reflects on her journey to criminal defense law, the early jury verdict that convinced her she was in the right job, and her goals on the NCAJ board. She looks back at the impact of NCAJ’s influential listserv sys...2025-07-0322 min
All Things JudicialWhere Love Meets Law: Magistrate Weddings in North CarolinaIn this episode, we spotlight the civil wedding ceremonies conducted by North Carolina magistrates. We offer both a behind-the-scenes look at the process of getting married at a courthouse and a touching glimpse into a real wedding held at the Wake County Justice Center.In the first segment, host Chris Mears interviews Wake County Chief Magistrate Christopher Graves, who shares insight into the role magistrates play in officiating weddings. Magistrate Graves walks listeners through a general understanding of the process that couples can expect, and shares his personal experience officiating weddings at the courthouse."Wedding c...2025-06-2618 minVoices of NCAJFrom NCAJ Newbies to Firm Founders, with Spencer Fritts and Jacob MorseTaking the leap from employee to firm owner requires courage, but having the right partner makes all the difference. Jacob Morse and Spencer Fritts discovered their partnership potential through NCAJ's NEXT leadership program, where they bonded as classmates despite barely knowing each other at Campbell Law School. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, they discuss their journey from fellows to co-founders of Morse Fritts, their Raleigh-based personal injury firm. As leaders in NCAJ's New Lawyers Division, they will attend Convention 2025 later this month, and Jacob describes the value for all members. “It's a no-brainer if you can get th...2025-06-0722 min
The G5 HiveCoastal Carolina Chanticleers 2025 Football Team Preview - Worker Bee SeriesWelcome to the 2025 Worker Bee Series! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the Group of 5 (G5) college football landscape, previewing the 2025 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers football team from the Sun Belt Conference (SBC). Join us and special guest Charlie Krausse, Owner/Editor/Executive Producer of the Coach and Crew Show (@charlie_krausse on X) as we preview Coastal Carolina’s upcoming season, top players to watch, key matchups, and what fans can expect in 2025. If you love Sun Belt football, Coastal Carolina Chanticleer news, and in-depth college football analysis, this is the podcast for you! Don’t forg...2025-05-261h 00Voices of NCAJBuilding Bridges in Politics and Practice, with Jon MooreAs chair of NCAJ’s political action committee, Jon Moore is committed to expanding NCAJ's political influence through strategic relationships across party lines. In this conversation with host Amber Nimocks, he explains how PAC contributions have been instrumental in recent legislative victories, including major insurance reforms. As Convention 2025 co-chair Jon also cherishes the unique professional camaraderie that sets NCAJ apart from other legal organizations. He urges younger and older attorneys to make connections through the organization.Convention 2025 will be held in Charlotte, June 18-20. Learn more and register here.🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Jon Moore...2025-05-2021 minVoices of NCAJConvention as Catharsis, with 2025 Co-Chair Kristen Dewar“What we do is tough, and Convention can be really cathartic,” says Kristen Dewar, co-chair of NCAJ's upcoming Convention 2025 in Charlotte. Speaking with host Amber Nimocks, Kristen previews the event, highlighting the return of the Masters in Criminal Defense program and the location of the Friday Soiree at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. A Charlotte resident, Kristen also shares her journey from Toronto to North Carolina, where she's built a criminal defense career she's dreamed of since age 4. Now finishing her second term as NCAJ’s DEI vice president, Kristen discusses NCAJ's Building Bridges to Excellence Initiative and the new Am...2025-05-0117 minVoices of NCAJJoseph Sledge Houses of Healing: A Sanctuary for Exonerees, with Chris MummaAfter wrongful conviction, exoneration brings freedom but not healing. Chris Mumma, Executive Director of the NC Center on Actual Innocence, joins host Amber Nimocks to discuss the unique challenges faced by those released after years of wrongful imprisonment. Inspired by Joseph Sledge, who took his own life five years after being exonerated following 37 years in prison, the center is creating the Joseph Sledge Houses of Healing—a first-of-its-kind transitional sanctuary where exonerees can decompress and begin healing with comprehensive support. The project, being built on Second Act Farm in rural Alamance County, aims to address the often-overlooked trauma of wr...2025-03-2924 minVoices of NCAJKeeping Solo Practitioners Out of Trouble and Making Friends at Sidebar Socials with Warren SavageFrom bartender to high school English teacher to senior claims counsel, Warren Savage’s winding career path brings valuable skills to his role at Lawyers Mutual. He sits down with host Amber Nimocks for a conversation about supporting small and solo practitioners, including lots of NCAJ members. Drawing from his insurance defense background, Warren offers a unique perspective on bridging divides between opposing counsel. He and colleagues from Lawyers Mutual will share insights during NCAJ’s Sidebar Social events at cities around the state this spring and summer. Click here to learn more. 🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Warren Sa...2025-03-0624 minVoices of NCAJCan’t Stand Still: Lauren Newton On the Power of NCAJ CLE, the Women’s Caucus and Her Dedication to NCAJWith February being CLE season at NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes Lauren Newton, an NCAJ leader who has helped develop popular CLEs, including the auto torts series. Lauren also discusses her involvement in other NCAJ initiatives, such as helping launch its Women’s Caucus. She describes serving as a delegate for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and – if all that’s not enough – acting as an avid Instagram poster outside of her law practice.Visit the NCAJ’s event calendar to learn about upcoming CLEs.🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Lauren NewtonConnect: LinkedIn...2025-02-1532 min
Inside Carolina: A UNC athletics podcastUp in the Rafters: Carolina Basketball Falling Drastically Short of StandardInside Carolina's Taylor Vippolis is joined by National Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player Joel Berry, from the ACC Network, to break down the latest in Carolina Basketball including a humiliating loss at Duke where the final score doesn't do the game justice. In the episode, Vippolis and Berry discuss how the game was essentially over by the first media timeout. Berry compares the Carolina Basketball program of late to a roller coaster with the team's performances fluctuating year to year, which has never been the norm for the standard that Carolina Basketball has set. Finally, they take...2025-02-0540 minVoices of NCAJWe’ve Got to Stay Focused on Helping Vulnerable People with NCAJ President Kevin BunnNCAJ President Kevin Bunn encourages attorneys to stay focused on advocating for vulnerable people and to resist any urge to check out because of frustration with the political climate. Bunn joins podcast host Amber Nimocks for a midterm chat. One of the first in his family to attend college, he reflects on how different his perspective and political beliefs might be but for attending UNC. He reminds listeners that, although people may have different perspectives, it doesn’t mean they can’t find common ground. NCAJ members are often the only ones advocating for clients facing down powerful institutions, and...2025-01-2122 min
Built By UsLiving the Legacy: Linda Sutton and the Pursuit of JusticeIn this moving episode of Built By Us, we spotlight the remarkable journey of Linda Sutton, a trailblazer in justice and equity from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As a regional organizer for Democracy North Carolina, Linda shares her decades-long dedication to voter registration, labor organizing, and environmental justice. From her upbringing near tobacco factories to her leadership in unions and community coalitions, Linda’s story exemplifies resilience, love, and the fight for a better tomorrow.This episode is a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and the countless individuals, like Linda, who continue to carry the...2025-01-1830 minVoices of NCAJJudge Sean Cole On Service, the Rule of Law and Wearing Robes to WorkNCAJ is losing a longtime member, but North Carolinians are gaining a judge on January 1, 2025. Sean Cole is passionate about service, his two constituents – the public and the Constitution – and the law. Also about having a sense of humor.Sean visits host Amber Nimocks for a retrospective on the various turns his life has taken. Twenty-four years ago, he was invited to interview for a plaintiffs’ firm but needed a friend to dig his car out of a snow drift so he could make the appointment. This year, he received a call asking him to run for the be...2025-01-0131 minVoices of NCAJFace of a Law Firm, Heart of the Community, with Ben WhitleyFresh from profiling Ben Whitley for NCAJ’s flagship publication, Amber Nimocks invites him on the podcast so listeners can hear the story of this winning PI lawyer at Whitley Law Firm and familiar face on WRAL. From watching his father help clients as a child to launching his own career at the firm’s satellite office to honing his marketing skills before TV cameras, Ben reviews his career and highlights one constant: commitment to community.Click here to read Amber’s “Hero Profile” of Ben in Trial Briefs.🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Ben WhitleyConnec...2024-12-1627 minVoices of NCAJCriminal Defense Lawyers: Learn to Leverage North Carolina’s Traffic Stop Database with Ian ManceIan Mance has worked for almost 20 years on criminal and racial justice policy and litigation in North Carolina. His long-term projects include developing strategies for leveraging a database of law enforcement traffic stops in the state. Ian will offer a hands-on presentation about the database and its application in the courts at NCAJ’s upcoming Criminal Defense CLE. 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. As Ian explains to host Amber Nimocks, the...2024-11-1927 min
WPTF Morning NewsBob Orr, retired North Carolina Supreme Court JusticeFormer President Donald Trump is set to hold a rally in Asheville today as the region continues to recovery from Hurricane Helene which devastated Western North Carolina just over three weeks ago. With Chris Edwards offer perspective on the rally and other topics of note is retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice, Bob Orr.2024-10-2106 minVoices of NCAJBridging the Divide Between Justice and Psychology With Artemis MalekpourArtemis Malekpour, a partner at Malekpour & Ball who specializes in strategic jury selection and solutions to case problems, previews the session she will lead at NCAJ’s November 7 CLE. The program will focus on evidence and pretrial motions, and attendees will participate in an interactive exercise on voir dire. In addition to laying out her CLE, Artemis joins host Amber Nimocks to share her insights on the importance of understanding jurors' perspectives and crafting trial themes based on their values. She highlights the need for attorneys to listen actively during voir dire, respect jurors' opinions, and create a c...2024-10-1833 minVoices of NCAJThe Key Role that Paralegals Play with Emily BeesonEmily Beeson didn’t know that she would pursue a legal career when she got her first position as a bilingual case manager, and then as a paralegal. But after she was in that role for a while, she realized “this is a great opportunity for growth.”Law school followed. Now with a decade of experience, she is the lead workers’ compensation lawyer for Ward Black Law. She’s also a 2023 graduate of the NCAJ Next Leadership Program. On October 18, she’ll share the wisdom she gained from being a paralegal at NCAJ’s Fall Conference for Paralegals. Re...2024-10-0319 minWPTF Morning NewsBob Orr, former North Carolina Supreme Court JusticeHurricane Helene brought catastrophic devastation of historic proportions to western North Carolina. In a briefing on Sunday afternoon, Governor Cooper confirmed more than 30 people have died in Buncombe County alone with more than 600 people still missing. With Chris Edwards to talk about the impacts of the storm and the recovery process is former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr. 2024-09-3006 minVoices of NCAJNow Is the Time For Trial Lawyers To Make AI Part of Their PracticeArtificial intelligence is transforming how lawyers research the facts and laws pertaining to their cases, negotiate settlements with insurance companies, and strategize the best way to present a case, so those who don’t keep up with the technology will be left behind, best-selling author Brian Carter says in this conversation with NCAJ host Amber Nimocks.Carter is one of several AI experts who will speak at NCAJ’s upcoming Mountain Magic conference in Asheville Oct. 3-5. Go to www.ncaj.com/mountain-magic to register.Insurance companies already have vast databases about settlements, and they’re usi...2024-09-2423 min
All Things JudicialInterview with Former Chief Justice Burley MitchellIn this episode, we feature an interview with former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell. Mitchell worked in several county and state government leadership positions before serving as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, as associate justice of the the Supreme Court of North Carolina, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. During his tenure as Chief Justice, Mitchell created the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) with the mission to enhance professionalism among North Carolina lawyers.In this 2006 interview conducted by former CJCP Executive Director Mel Wright, Mitchell reflects on his...2024-08-2821 minVoices of NCAJGet Up to Speed on Key Changes To NC’s Auto Insurance Laws: What’s In SB 319 for North Carolina PI Plaintiffs’ AttorneysFor North Carolina PI lawyers, the auto insurance landscape will change dramatically on July 1, 2025. Christopher Nichols, NCAJ’s Governmental Affairs Consultant, lays out the new rules of the road with host Amber Nimocks.Relying on his deep understanding of recent changes to the law, including Senate Bill 319, which was passed this summer, Chris describes how the law will affect personal injury lawyers and their clients. He offers a look into what’s in store come next July, starting with new minimum limits on a rolling basis.🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Christopher Nichols | LinkedIn | EmailConnect: N...2024-08-2126 minBuilt By UsBuilt By Faith: Building A Thriving Democracy w/ Carolina Jews for JusticeIn our Built By Faith series, we’re sitting down with faith leaders from across the state to talk about the intersections of Faith, Justice, and Advocacy.In this episode, you’ll hear from Abby Lublin, Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice. Abby believes in the power of story to transform conflict, build empathy, and act collectively. Abby believes that here in North Carolina, Jews belong in the fight for greater justice, organizing includes your best okra recipes, and that together, with trust and hustle, we can win what we need for all to thrive...2024-07-2647 minVoices of NCAJLessons in Life and the Law with NEXT Fellow Lex-Jordan IbegbuAs a successful trial attorney, Raleigh native and solo practitioner Lex-Jordan Ibegbu credits the NCAJ NEXT Leadership program with helping him build a community of colleagues and mentors.With Voices of NCAJ host Amber Nimocks, Lex-Jordan “drops some gems” of inspiration for the next class of NEXT fellows. Collaborating with NCAJ, his goal is to positively affect the citizens of North Carolina “because that's what it's all about at the end of the day.” Tune in to hear how he does that through his determination, connection with NCAJ, and even his experience as a musician. NCAJ is a...2024-07-2528 min
The G5 HiveThe G5 Hive Worker Bee Series 2024 - East Carolina PiratesJustice and Luke sit down with Stephen Igoe (Publisher for Hoist The Colours 247, he can be found @StephenIgoe on X) to discuss the 2024 East Carolina Pirates Football Team! #PirateNation #NoQuarter #AAC #G5Hive #CollegeFootballPlease Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If you are looking for the video of this interview or more content like this visit our YouTube page and while you are there hit that subscribe button and turn notifications on so you don't miss any of the action! https://www.youtube.com/@G5HiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...2024-06-2545 min
The G5 HiveThe G5 Hive Worker Bee Series 2024 - Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJustice and Luke sit down with Charlie Krausse (Owner, Editor, Executive Producer of the Coach and Crew Show, he can be found @coachcrewshow on X) to discuss the 2024 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers Football Team! #TealNation #BallAtTheBeach #FunBelt #G5Hive #CollegeFootballPlease Subscribe, Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! If you are looking for the video of this interview or more content like this visit our YouTube page and while you are there hit that subscribe button and turn notifications on so you don't miss any of the action! https://www.youtube.com/@G5Hive2024-06-171h 12Voices of NCAJBattleground North Carolina: Political Veterans Morgan Jackson and Paul Shumaker Break Down the 2024 Elections“The swingiest of swing, and the purplest of purple.” That’s North Carolina as we gear up for the hotly contested 2024 election season.In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes seasoned political consultants Morgan Jackson and Paul Shumaker to the show to discuss North Carolina's political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections. Tune in as they discuss how media consumption is evolving so campaigns must find a way to adapt their strategies. Increasing voter turnout is critical for both parties in this election, as is finding a way to attract unaffiliated voters. North C...2024-05-2923 minVoices of NCAJGood Guys Make Money, Too. Sometimes Quite A Lot. Building Your Law Practice with Milberg Co-founder Dan BrysonLike it or not, law firms are businesses. Lawyers who own their own firms are business people as well as lawyers, but how can lawyers effectively handle the business side of their practice?In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks speaks with experienced plaintiffs’ attorney Dan Bryson of Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman, LLC, one of the largest and most successful plaintiffs’ firms in the country. Tune in as Amber and Dan discuss tips for building up a law firm from the business side including, contingency fees versus hourly billing, keeping up with emerging techn...2024-05-1620 minVoices of NCAJMastering Opening Statements With Sean ColeSean Cole is just one of many all-stars on the bill at NCAJ’s May 3 Proving Causation In Auto Trials CLE. The importance of opening statements cannot be overstated. In fact, cases can be won or lost during opening statements. A great opening statement must be well prepared but still allow the attorney to adapt to new information.In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks speaks with veteran plaintiffs’ attorney Sean Cole of The Law Offices of Sean Cole to discuss the importance of jury selection and opening statements. Listen as Sean spea...2024-04-1728 min
WPTF Afternoon NewsBob Orr Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice 4-3-2024 Thomas Farr, a longtime North Carolina redistricting and election law attorney who regularly defended Republican interests but whose 2018 federal judgeship nomination was scuttled by two GOP senators, has died. He was 69. Farr, an Ohio native who attended law schools at Emory University and Georgetown University, arrived in North Carolina in the 1980s. Retired North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr joined Jeff Hamlin on the WPTF Afternoon News to discuss Farr's legacy.2024-04-0405 minVoices of NCAJ40 Years of FOIAs for the FBI: Durham Lawyer Alex Charns Is Still Searching for the Truth“When someone lies to me . . . there's a reason they're lying. And for me, I think it's part of my ethical responsibility as a lawyer to expose someone.”In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks interviews Alex Charns, a criminal defense attorney in Durham who has written a book about the FBI's secret tapes on the Supreme Court of the 1960s and his decades-long battles to access them. After being inspired by David Garrow's book on FBI tactics against Martin Luther King Jr., Charns has embarked on a career-spanning pursuit of uncovering hidden truths through FOIA...2024-03-2829 minVoices of NCAJMastering Personal Injury Cases: Previewing "Learning from the PI Pros" with Meredith HintonThe practice of personal injury law is evolving rapidly. The sit-down, in-person meeting with a client to sign documents is no longer the default. Instead, when you get that call, you need to act fast and be able to meet the client wherever you need to, whether it is over text message, email, Zoom, or even at their house. In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks and seasoned personal injury attorney Meredith Hinton discuss the upcoming program "Learning from the PI Pros." This CLE, designed for personal injury lawyers at all stages of their c...2024-02-0116 minVoices of NCAJ“Back to Basics”: Litigating Nursing Home Neglect with Carma Henson“I love doing that kind of work. I think it really can make a big difference, one, in the lives of people, and then two, in holding wrongdoers accountable.”In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks speaks with Carma Henson, one of the four panelists for NCAJ’s Medical Malpractice “Back to the Basics” CLE. Carma is a partner at Henson Fuerst, where her practice focuses on nursing home litigation. She currently serves as NCAJ’s Membership Vice President and the Vice Chair of the American Association of Justice’s Nursing Home Litigation Group.Carma hig...2024-01-2323 min
Means of GraceDoing Justice TogetherIn this episode Luke Edwards talks with Rev. Dr. Stephanie Hand and Rev. Dr. Michael Beck about their new book, which offers a model for leading a congregation to become a place where racial equity, justice, and liberation are intrinsic to the structure and life of the church. Register for the National Fresh Expressions UM Conference in Charlotte and be sure to use the code WNC for a discount! Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/view/nationalgathering/home Learn more about Fresh Expressions in the Western NC Conference at https://www.wnccumc.org/FX. Check out Michael and Stephanie's book...2024-01-0937 min
All Things JudicialCelebrate NC Constitution Day with Chief Justice Paul Newby and Professor John OrthIn this special episode of All Things Judicial, we celebrate North Carolina Constitution Day by featuring excerpts of a discussion between Chief Justice Paul Newby and former University of North Carolina School of Law Professor John Orth on the history of the North Carolina Constitution. North Carolina Constitution Day is December 18, the anniversary of the day the first North Carolina constitution was ratified in 1776. "The Greek philosopher Aristotle defined a 'constitution' as the 'arrangement of offices in a state' and that is essentially what the state constitution does in state government," said Orth on the podcast. "But t...2023-12-2034 minVoices of NCAJStrategies and Success: A Review of NCAJ's Legislative EffortsIn this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes three guests, NCAJ Executive Director Shannon Leskin, NCAJ Lobbyist Philip Isley and NCAJ Government Affairs Consultant Chris Nichols, to discuss how they helped NCAJ achieve some key legislative goals during the 2023 Long Session of the North Carolina General Assembly. NCAJ is dedicated to supporting and furthering the rights of plaintiffs’ attorneys and criminal defense attorneys and their clients. One way we do this is through our strategic lobbying efforts and government affairs work.Tune in to learn more about NCAJ, the organization’s recent endea...2023-12-0132 min
NCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: The Future of the North Carolina Justice AcademyNCJA Director Trevor Allen joins host Kirk Puckett to discuss updates and plans for the North Carolina Justice Academy’s facilities and departments, ways we have improved in 2023, and what to look forward to with training and lessons in 2024.
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Do you have a topic you would like to hear covered in a future episode? Click the link below to part...2023-11-3026 minVoices of NCAJHow to Present Damages at Trial: Previewing NCAJ’s Caps on Damages 2023 CLEAny lawyer trying cases in front of a jury today needs to attend the NCAJ Caps on Damages 2023 CLE on Nov. 3 at NCAJ headquarters in Raleigh. Register at ncaj.com/events. In addition to focusing on the caps, it’s about how to practice in the post-COVID era and how to present damages to a jury. In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks speaks with Kristen Beightol, a founding partner at Edwards Beightol, LLC, and co-chair of the program. The all-star lineup of speakers includes Burton Craige speaking on the history of the caps, Jon...2023-10-0516 minVoices of NCAJE-Courts, Ethics and More: Previewing NCAJ's Fall Conference for Paralegals 2023The skills and knowledge paralegals will bring back after attending the NCAJ Fall Conference for Paralegals 2023 are well worth the day away from the office. In this episode, Amber Nimocks interviews Megan Jankowski, a paralegal at Henson Fuerst, about the upcoming Fall Conference for Paralegals 2023 which takes place on October 13, 2023 at the NCAJ headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina. The conference will focus on topics such as the eCourt system, medical record requests, ethics, and more, with a goal of providing paralegals with valuable knowledge and networking opportunities to enhance their skills and careers. Megan highlights the importance o...2023-09-2110 minVoices of NCAJUpdates from Mona Lisa Wallace On the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Litigation“While things have moved slowly in the past, I strongly believe that since the court entered this leadership order…we're going to see things happen and move much, much quicker.”Mona Lisa Wallace, co-lead counsel for the Camp Lejeune Justice Act litigation team, joins Voices of NCAJ host Amber Nimocks to offer updates on the litigation and a preview of NCAJ’s upcoming CLE. A hundred thousand claims have already been filed under the year-old act, which aims to bring justice to veterans and civilians poisoned or killed by the Marine Base's contaminated water supply between 1953 and 1987.The...2023-09-0620 minVoices of NCAJDeclawing Vocational Experts & Other Quirky Issues: Workers’ Comp Attorney Michael Bertics Previews the Sept. 22 Workers’ Comp CLEMichael Bertics - longtime NCAJ member, partner at Lennon, Camak and Bertics, PLLC, and board certified specialist in worker’s compensation law - joins podcast host Amber Nimocks for a discussion of the upcoming “Quirky Issues in Workers’ Comp” CLE. Michael’s presentation this year, “Declawing the Labor Market Survey: Declawing Cats Is Inhumane. Declawing Vocational Experts is Good Lawyering, so Let’s Sharpen Your Voc Expert Declawing Tools!” is a hot topic in workers’ comp. Michael stresses that speaking the language of vocational experts is one key to success in this area.🎙️ Featured Guest 🎙️Name: Michael Bertics2023-08-2417 minVoices of NCAJLessons from a Legal Legend: Don Beskind on Advocacy and Collaboration“I think you can fight very hard and still get along.”In this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during the NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of our 60th anniversary celebration, host Anna Kalarites speaks with Don Beskind about his illustrious career as a trial lawyer, educator, and mediator in North Carolina. Don is a professor at Duke University School of Law and Shareholder at Donald H. Beskind, P.A..A longtime member and supporter of NCAJ, Don discusses the changes he’s seen in the legal field, advice for young lawyers, and sharing the profession with his daught...2023-07-0626 minAll Things JudicialWhat We Learned by Visiting All 100-County Courthouses: Chief Justice and Mrs. Newby Discuss Their Courthouse TourThis episode features an interview with Chief Justice Paul Newby and his wife, Mrs. Macon Newby. The Chief and Mrs. Newby completed a historic 100-county courthouse tour which began in Murphy (Cherokee County) in May 2021, and ended with a final stop in Manteo (Dare County) in October 2022. They greeted judges and courthouse staff at each of the courthouses to thank them for their hard work and dedication in keeping courts operational and accessible to North Carolinians. Judges and courthouse staff are essential in fulfilling the Judicial Branch's constitutional "open courts" mandate to provide equal justice to all in a...2023-07-0321 minVoices of NCAJNavigating Luck and Learning in the Legal Profession with David Kirby“Don't let anybody kid you. In the practice of law, luck has a lot to do with it.”In this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during the NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of our 60th anniversary celebration, host Philip Miller engages David Kirby in a candid discussion. David is a Founding Partner at Edwards Kirby, LLP who is consistently recognized as one of the most outstanding and accomplished trial lawyers in the United States. David reflects on his legal career, highlighting the role of luck and learning from fellow attorneys. He shares trial anecdotes where fortunate events and i...2023-06-2226 min
South Carolina LedeOne on one with former Supreme Court Justice Kaye HearnJune 3, 2023 — An extended interview with former South Carolina Supreme Court Justice Kaye Hearn about her life, career as a judge and the controversial 3-2 decision earlier this year which found South Carolina’s then six-week abortion law violated the state constitutional right to privacy. Leave us a voicemail at 803-563-7169 to share your thoughts about the topics covered on the show or just whatever's on your mind!2023-06-0325 minVoices of NCAJDoing Good, Reforming Legislation, and the Art of Judicial Critique with David PishkoIt takes a certain type of attorney to be able to critique judges’ rulings. But to be able to do it at a yearly convention where lawyers and those judges are present, and do it well enough that judges are practically disappointed when they aren’t included…that’s next level.In this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during the NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of our 60th anniversary celebration, host Anna Pishko Kalarites engages in a thought-provoking discussion with her father David Pishko, NCAJ Past President and a partner in the firm Pishko Kalarites.David shares his valu...2023-05-3017 minAll Things JudicialMeet Associate Justice Trey AllenThis episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice Trey Allen. With Associate Justice Richard Dietz, Allen is one of the two newest members on the Court having been elected in November 2022. On this podcast episode, listeners will get to know Allen who shares about his Robeson County upbringing, educational and professional experiences, and his outlook on his new job of serving as a supreme court justice. "A lot of thought and a lot of effort is required to be a good justice on our Court," said Allen on th...2023-05-2424 minVoices of NCAJChampion of Justice: NCAJ Past President Doug Abrams' Journey, Triumphs, and Vision for the FutureIn this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during the NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, host John McCabe interviews Doug Abrams, NCAJ Past President and a partner in the firm of Abrams & Abrams, P.A. in Raleigh, North Carolina. Doug highlights NCAJ's commitment to protecting the ‘ordinary people’ and implementing a fair system. We learn of Doug’s competitive spirit and love for his work, driven by a genuine concern for his clients' well-being. Doug recounts stories from his career, including exposing falsified documents and proving negligence in a crane accident case. Doug also shares the imp...2023-05-1142 minVoices of NCAJDo It Afraid: Janet Ward Black On Getting Out of Your Comfort ZoneIn this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during the NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, host Vernon Sumwalt interviews Janet Ward Black, NCAJ Past President of NCAJ and Principal Owner of Ward Black Law.Janet Ward shares her journey to becoming a lawyer, explains how she overcame the challenges of being a female trial lawyer, and encourages others to pursue their goals even if they are afraid. She also emphasizes the importance of getting out of one's comfort zone and taking advantage of organizations like NCAJ to grow as a lawyer and leader.🎙️ Featu...2023-03-2327 minAll Things JudicialWitness History: Investiture of NC's First Black Chief JusticeFebruary is Black History Month and in this episode of All Things Judicial , we listen to excerpts from the 1999 investiture ceremony of Supreme Court of North Carolina's first African American chief justice, Chief Justice Henry Frye. During this historic ceremony, we hear from former Chief Justice Sarah Parker who administered the oath of office and former Governor Jim Hunt who delivered remarks honoring Frye. In the ceremony's conclusion, Frye spoke about his optimistic philosophy and gave heartfelt words of warmth and appreciation for the honor of serving the state of North Carolina in this position."Let me...2023-02-1519 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Hope for JusticeJanuary is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. The North Carolina Justice Academy is dedicated to sharing information so that law enforcement officials and civilians alike can recognize the similarities and differences between human trafficking and human smuggling.
Join host Kirk Puckett and Hope for Justice guests Jeff Bolettieri, Bill Loucks, and Richard Schoeberl as they discuss how the international organization can help fight against human trafficking and assist survivors.
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...2023-01-1615 minAll Things JudicialJustice Harry C. Martin: Served on Superior Court, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, and Cherokee Supreme CourtThis episode of All Things Judicial features a 2009 interview with former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice, Harry C. Martin. Justice Martin has the distinction of serving as a judge on the North Carolina Superior Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of North Carolina, and the Cherokee Nation Supreme Court. In the interview, Martin offers a glimpse into the history of the North Carolina Judicial Branch, and gives time-tested advice to Superior Court judges and young lawyers who are just getting started in the legal profession."The important thing for a young l...2023-01-0419 minAll Things JudicialInterview with Justice David M. BrittThis episode of All Things Judicial features a 2005 interview with former Supreme Court of North Carolina Associate Justice David M. Britt. Before serving on the Supreme Court, Britt held the office of Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives where he was instrumental in establishing the unified court system in North Carolina. Britt was then appointed by Governor Dan K. Moore to serve as one of the six original members of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. In 1978, Britt was elected as an Associate Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, where he served until 1982. Britt was most pr...2022-12-2113 minVoices of NCAJMaking History: In Its 60th Year, NCAJ Welcomes First Black Female PresidentValerie Johnson can pinpoint the day that her life changed forever. When she was in junior high, the library was her second home. That is, until the day the librarian called her a racial slur. As she was leaving the library, Valerie saw a crowd of people outside the courthouse across the street. She followed them inside, where she watched a Black man stand trial for stealing a can of beans. The injustice and mistreatment she experienced and witnessed that day drove Valerie to pursue a job in law.“It really was a pivotal moment — you don't have...2022-12-1528 minJustice SanctuaryJustice Sanctuary Episode 016 - What About The Children!?!?https://dss.sc.gov/media/3112/cps-intake-decisions-for-state-fiscal-year-sfy-2020-21.pdf
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https://apnews.com/article/sports-lawsuits-greenville-south-carolina-sexual-abuse-dd5b92ac4a219b721df2e93d59aced3e2022-12-1226 minVoices of NCAJLeading With Grace With NCAJ Legend Peggy AbramsA lot has changed since Margaret “Peggy” Abrams first joined the North Carolina Advocates for Justice over four decades ago — especially when it comes to being a woman trial lawyer.“When I was a young female lawyer in this organization, and just practicing in general, there were so many fewer,” says Peggy. “And it was important to me to be seen not as a woman lawyer, but just as a lawyer.” Back then, she and many other women would have opposed the idea of a separate women’s sub-organization within NCAJ. But as things have changed and the n...2022-10-1933 minAll Things JudicialSafeguarding "We the people..."Each year, the North Carolina Judicial Branch recognizes September 17 as Constitution Day. In this episode, the Branch honors this special day by listening to excerpts from a lecture by two authors who wrote the book on the North Carolina Constitution, Chief Justice Paul Newby and University of North Carolina Professor John Orth. Published in 2013, Newby and Orth co-authored the book entitled, "The North Carolina State Constitution," which provides an outstanding constitutional and historical account of the state's governing charter."Both of these documents (United States Constitution and North Carolina State Constitution) begin with 'we the people,'" s...2022-09-1426 minVoices of NCAJNCAJ Legend Phil Baddour Reflects on a Lifetime of Wins and LossesIn this NCAJ Legends interview, recorded during NCAJ Convention 2022 as part of its 60th anniversary celebration, host Helen Baddour interviews her father, Philip A. Baddour, Jr.Phil joined NCAJ around 1970 and has attended 31 NCAJ conventions over his career. “NCAJ meant, to me, professional development,” said Phil. “First and foremost, the reason I became a member was to learn our craft. It's just a wonderful group of people who are willing to share what they know with other people who are doing the same or similar type things.” Phil’s time with NCAJ has given him broad insig...2022-09-0127 minAll Things JudicialSchool Justice Partnerships: Keeping Kids in School and out of CourtThis episode of All Things Judicial focuses on North Carolina's School Justice Partnerships (SPJs), which are programs designed to keep kids in school and out of court. In the first segment of the podcast, we hear testimonials from judges, school superintendents, a county sheriff, and a district attorney who have partnered to form an SJP in their respective counties. Next, DeShield Greene, court management specialist in the Programs Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts, shares the broad perspective and scope of SJP implementation across North Carolina.An SJP is groups of community stakeholders which typically i...2022-08-1731 minAll Things JudicialInterview with Former Chief Justice Jim ExumThis episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with former Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice James G. Exum, Jr. Exum earned his law degree from New York University School of Law, served as a superior court judge from 1967–1974, served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina from 1975–1986, and served as the chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina from 1986–1995.In this 2006 interview conducted by former superior court judge and former director of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Tom Ross, Exum reflects on his early life in Easter...2022-08-0343 min
Walter Edgar's JournalJustice deferred - race and the Supreme Court FILE(TexasGOPVote.com / Flickr)The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly accelerating retreat from racial justice.In their book, Justice Deferred - Race and the Supreme Court (2021, Belknap Press), historian Orville Vernon Burton and civil rights lawyer Armand Derfner...2022-07-1151 min
Walter Edgar's JournalJustice deferred - race and the Supreme Court FILE(TexasGOPVote.com / Flickr)The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly accelerating retreat from racial justice.In their book, Justice Deferred - Race and the Supreme Court (2021, Belknap Press), historian Orville Vernon Burton and civil rights lawyer Armand Derfner...2022-07-1152 minVoices of NCAJSizing Up 2022’s Political Races with Morgan Jackson and Paul ShumakerFollowing a record-breakingly expensive primary season, North Carolina can expect big political races this fall. With much of the focus falling on the state Supreme Court and congressional races, political advisors have their work cut out for them possibly now more than ever. In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes Morgan Jackson, co-founder of Nexus Strategies, and Paul Shumaker, founder and president of Capitol Communications, to talk about North Carolina politics. The two advisors discuss what May’s primaries say about the current political landscape in North Carolina, as well as vote...2022-06-1424 minAll Things JudicialFormer Chief Justice Burley Mitchell: Professionalism, Service, and CivilityThis episode features an interview with former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell. Mitchell worked in several county and state government leadership positions before serving as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, as associate justice of the the Supreme Court of North Carolina, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. During his tenure as Chief Justice, Mitchell created the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (CJCP) with the mission to enhance professionalism among North Carolina lawyers.In this 2015 interview conducted by former North Carolina Court of Appeals Chief Judge Gerald Arnold, Mitchell reflects o...2022-06-0827 minVoices of NCAJHelen Baddour on How NCAJ Convention Changed Her LifeBy the time she was one year old, Helen Baddour was already immersed in the world of law, attending the annual NCAJ Convention with her father, Phil Baddour, a former NCAJ president and longtime member.In this episode of Voices of NCAJ, host Amber Nimocks welcomes Helen, a personal injury lawyer at Johnson & Groninger PLLC, and the immediate past chair of the Women’s Caucus. They discuss this year’s upcoming NCAJ Convention and how Helen found her passion advocating for people. Helen also shares her excitement about the NCAJ NEXT Leadership Program, which is tackling big subj...2022-05-0227 minAll Things JudicialInterview with Former Chief Justice Henry FryeThis episode of All Things Judicial features an interview with former Chief Justice Henry Frye. Frye was the first African American associate justice and chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Before that, he served as one of the first African American assistant United States district attorneys and first African American member of the North Carolina General Assembly in the 20th century.In this 2004 interview conducted by former North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) Director Judge Tom Ross, Frye shares anecdotes about his early years growing up during segregation and his experience serving...2022-04-1131 minAll Things JudicialOffice of the Juvenile Defender and Impact of "Raise the Age" in North CarolinaThis episode of All Things Judicial provides an update on the Raise the Age law through a conversation with attorneys and staff from the North Carolina Office of the Juvenile Defender (OJD). This episode's guests include Eric Zogry, State Juvenile Defender, Burcu Hensley, Assistant Juvenile Defender, and LaTobia Avent, Communications Manager.OJD's mission is to provide services and support to juvenile defense attorneys, elevate and evaluate the system of juvenile delinquency representation, and work with juvenile justice advocates to promote positive change in the juvenile justice system. "The main difference between juvenile court and adult crim...2022-03-2926 minVoices of NCAJConfidence, Competence and Resilience: Women in Law With Judge Linda McGee and Kim CrouchNCAJ Executive Director Kim Crouch says there are three words that capture the spirit of women in law today: confidence, competence and resilience. In this episode, recorded during the Fourth Annual NCAJ Women's Caucus Retreat, host Amber Nimocks leads a powerful discussion about the past, present, and hopeful future for women attorneys. Her guests, Judge Linda McGee and Kim Crouch, have both held leadership roles for NCAJ. Kim says the biggest challenges now facing women attorneys are work-life balance and supporting other women in law. “The next big chapter for women in the profe...2022-03-2822 minVoices of NCAJJohn McCabe On Why NCAJ Members Pay It ForwardIn the first season of Voices of NCAJ, join host Amber Nimocks as she spotlights the people who make NCAJ great. Starting with NCAJ President and Principal Attorney of the Law Offices of John McCabe, P.A., John McCabe.Becoming a lawyer was something John has wanted since he was just eight years old. However, his journey to where he is today didn’t start as a slam dunk. His initial introduction to the legal profession as a defense attorney didn’t resonate. It wasn’t until John began working as a plaintiff’s attorney that his career p...2022-02-1736 minVoices of NCAJWelcome to Voices of NCAJSince the beginning, members of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice have been raising their voices. Speaking out on behalf of those who go unheard, joining their voices to oppose injustice and support fair treatment for everyone under the law.With this podcast, Voices of NCAJ, we’ll listen to those members – lawyers and legal professionals – who founded the organization, whose dedication and energy kept it going and guided it through growth, change and challenges. Each conversation will inspire us to meet the future with a unified voice that channels the strengths and accomplishments of our organization. Welcom...2022-02-0401 minWalter Edgar's JournalJustice deferred - race and the Supreme Court FILE(TexasGOPVote.com / Flickr)The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly accelerating retreat from racial justice.In their book, Justice Deferred - Race and the Supreme Court (2021, Belknap Press), historian Orville Vernon Burton and civil rights lawyer Armand Derfner...2021-11-291h 11Walter Edgar's JournalJustice deferred - race and the Supreme Court FILE(TexasGOPVote.com / Flickr)The Supreme Court is usually seen as protector of our liberties: it ended segregation, was a guarantor of fair trials, and safeguarded free speech and the vote. But this narrative derives mostly from a short period, from the 1930s to the early 1970s. Before then, the Court spent a century largely ignoring or suppressing basic rights, while the fifty years since 1970 have witnessed a mostly accelerating retreat from racial justice.In their book, Justice Deferred - Race and the Supreme Court (2021, Belknap Press), historian Orville Vernon Burton and civil rights lawyer Armand Derfner...2021-11-2951 minAll Things JudicialBenefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution in North CarolinaThis episode of All Things Judicial features Alternative Dispute Resolution, highlights the work of the Dispute Resolution Commission, and focuses on the Administrative Office of the Court's promotion of mediation and arbitration in North Carolina. The episode was released today in celebration of Conflict Resolution Day on October 21, and Dispute Resolution Week which is recognized by the American Bar Association as the third week in October. Guests include Judge Phyllis Gorham, Tara Kozlowski, and Maureen Robinson with an introduction given by Chief Justice Paul Newby. "Our state constitution guarantees the courts shall be open and justice is t...2021-10-1327 minAll Things JudicialInterview with Former Chief Justice Rhoda BillingsThis episode of All Things Judicial features excerpts from an interview with former Chief Justice Rhoda Billings. The interview was conducted in 2016 by former president of the North Carolina Bar Association, John R. “Buddy” Wester, as part of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's Historical Video Series. During her career, Chief Justice Billings served as a district court judge, associate justice, and the 22nd chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. She was the second woman associate justice and second woman to serve as chief justice. In addition, she is the only person to have served as presi...2021-09-0125 minAll Things JudicialCivics Education in North CarolinaMany of North Carolina's students will be returning to their studies this month and this episode of All Things Judicial focuses on civics education in North Carolina. The episode begins with interviews with social studies teachers about their experiences with teaching students about our systems of government. Later in the episode, you will hear from Chief Justice Paul Newby and Associate Justice Samuel Ervin IV who led the Supreme Court of North Carolina's civics education outreach in 2019. Listeners will also learn about the Judicial Branch's free civics education materials and Speakers Bureau that are available to educators and others...2021-08-0214 min
Means of GraceEquity and Justice with Rev. Dr. Bill White, Jr.Jesse Enniss has a conversation with Rev. Dr. William (Bill) White, Jr to speak about his new role as the Director of Equity and Justice for the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church, and how lay and clergy leaders can take first steps in moving toward these goals. Resources: Anti-Racism Learning and Self-Examination2021-06-2921 minAll Things JudicialInterview with Former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr. The most recent episode of All Things Judicial features excerpts from an interview with former Chief Justice I. Beverly Lake Jr. The interview was conducted in 2006 by former Associate Justice Willis Whichard as part of the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism's Historical Video Series. Chief Justice Lake served as a superior court judge, associate justice, and chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina. In 2002, Lake established the Criminal Justice Study Commission to review factors that may contribute to wrongful convictions in North Carolina. The study commission recommended reforms which led to the creation of the Innocence Inquiry C...2021-06-0946 minAll Things JudicialFirst in Freedom: North Carolina's Halifax ResolvesIn this bonus episode released on the 245th anniversary of the Halifax Resolves, we take listeners on a trip to the Historic District in Halifax, North Carolina, to speak with Frank McMahon, a historic interpreter with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Frank shares what life was like in 18th/19th century Halifax, North Carolina. Then, Chief Justice Paul Newby joins us in studio for a discussion about the Halifax Resolves and the events leading up to its adoption on April 12, 1776.2021-04-1239 minAll Things JudicialAll Rise for North Carolina's Newest Appellate Court Judges This episode begins with Supreme Court of North Carolina Clerk of Court Amy Funderburk who shares her impression of the Court’s grand courtroom, and identified historic courtroom artifacts that are hidden in plain sight. In addition, Supreme Court of North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby introduces excerpts from remarks given by North Carolina’s newest appellate court judges during their investiture ceremonies held earlier this year.The Supreme Court investiture excerpts included in this podcast episode are from Chief Justice Newby, Associate Justice Phil Berger Jr., and Associate Justice Tamara Patterson Barringer. They were formally installed at th...2021-03-1737 min
Built By UsStorytelling and Healing Justice with Omisade Burney-ScottCelebrating Black Movement Makers in North Carolina. — In this episode, Alyssa and Taylor chat with Omi about the dynamics of movement work, the importance of spiritual hygiene, and the intersections of storytelling and social justice. Tune in as we talk Storytelling and Healing Justice with Omisade Burney-Scott.Support the showFollow Us on Social MediaFacebook: @DemocracyNorthCarolinaInstagram: @democracyncTikTok: @democracyncX: @democracync2021-02-1049 minAll Things JudicialRecognize and Prevent Human Trafficking Crimes in North CarolinaIn its inaugural episode, All Things Judicial highlights the North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission and its mission to prevent human trafficking in North Carolina. Guest hosted by North Carolina Human Trafficking Commission Executive Director Christine Long, the episode focuses on the role of the Commission and delves into the grim realities of human trafficking in our state, signs to look for, and how to prevent this horrific crime. “It becomes easy to feel like your community is safe and that you are safe from [human trafficking] but you are not safe and neither is anyone in your fam...2021-02-1029 min
Free and On Fire PodcastBonus Interview with Akua: Faith, Race, and Social JusticeEnjoy this bonus interview with Akua as she shares what has been coming up for her being a black women in Minnesota, and where that has her heart and relationship with God.
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Trail Blazing JusticePublic Defense and Participatory Defense featuring Raj Jayadev, founder of the Albert Cobarrubias Justice ProjectThis week, Bobbin and Eric speak with Raj Jayadev as part of OJRC's Bending Toward Justice (BTJ) series (recorded earlier in the week). Visit OJRC's website for a full listing of BTJ conversations: https://ojrc.info/bending-toward-justiceFrom the MacAruther Foundation website: Raj Jayadev is a community organizer creating a model of grassroots collective action that gives individuals facing incarceration, their families, and their communities an active role in their defense. Jayadev’s work in criminal justice reform has grown out of his social activism work with Silicon Valley De-Bug (De-Bug), an organization he co-founded in 2001. De-Bug bega...2020-11-141h 22
South Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society PodcastC. Bruce Littlejohn Part 9:Mister Chief JusticeIn this episode, Chief Justice Littlejohn shares stories about his time as chief, starting the judicial conference, and traditions of the South Carolina Supreme Court. He also reflects on the OJ Simpson trial, as well as discusses his decision to become a published author. Support the show2020-11-1131 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Dealing with Social Justice and Police LegitimacyToday's podcast will discuss Social Justice and Police Legitimacy. Our special guest is Sheriff Paula Dance with the Pitt County Sheriff's Office. In 2018, Sheriff Dance made history when she became the first elected female African-American sheriff.
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Sheriff Dance takes us through how implicit bias affects the criminal justice arena. She also discusses how quick decisions, high-stress environments, and stereotypes shape decision making while in the line of duty.
Remember, if you have comments, topic ideas, or questions, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at NCJAInformation@ncdoj.gov or find us on Facebook.2020-10-0932 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Opioids in North Carolina: Jacksonville PD's ResponseWe are continuing our discussions on opioids in North Carolina. This episode we talk with one agency about what they are doing for their community. Chief Mike Yaniero and Dr. Tobi Gilbert from the Jacksonville Police Department joins us to discuss their efforts to combat opioid overdoses.
In this episode, are talking points are; new procedures to help citizens of their area, and how officers react to calls that involve opioid users.2020-06-1237 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Opioids in North Carolina and ALEIn this episode of NCJA 10-14, we will continue our discussion on the opioid crisis in North Carolina and speak with Special Agent Israel Morrow with the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division. Agent Morrow will speak on how the impact of the opioids crisis affects everything from alcohol sales to tobacco in our state.
Remember, if you have topic ideas or questions, please don't hesitate to email us at NCJAInformation@ncdoj.gov.2020-05-0831 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Opioids in North Carolina Part 1:PPEIn this episode, we are starting our six-part series on the opioid crisis in North Carolina. Today we will talk with Special Agent Kelly Page and Assistant Special Agent Jessica Cadwallader to learn more about how to properly handle opioids when they are encountered in the field.2020-03-0600 minNCJA 10-14NCJA 10-14: Introduction to The Justice AcademyIn this episode, we will introduce the current Director of the Justice Academy Trevor Allen and he talks about his vision and direction for the future of the Academy.2020-02-0536 min