May 8, 2025 , Press Release

New Episode of "All Things Judicial–In Focus" Covers North Carolina Judicial Branch News

Listen now for news highlights for May 2025.

April 30, 2025 , Press Release

Chief Justice Paul Newby Presents 2024 Professionalism Awards

The Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism presented its 2024 Awards to five recipients on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

November 14, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Joseph W. Grier, Jr.

Grier was a WWII veteran, pioneer of desegregation, and an attorney for more than 60 years.

September 25, 2024 , General News

All Things Judicial Focuses on North Carolina's Judicial System Reforms in the 1960s

Among these reforms were the creation of District Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Administrative Office of the Courts.

August 28, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Chief Justice Burley Mitchell

Mitchell served on the Court of Appeals, and as an associate justice and chief justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

July 31, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Russell M. Robinson, II

Robinson is the author of Robinson on North Carolina Corporation Law, the premier treatise on North Carolina corporation law.

July 3, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Judge Robinson O. Everett

Everett was part of Duke Law School's faculty for over 50 years.

June 5, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Attorney James D. Blount, Jr.

Blount's 50-year legal career included working as lead counsel in over 300 civil jury trials.

May 8, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Greensboro Attorney Margaret Adams Harris

Harris was instrumental in Title IX implementation at Duke University and desegregation in Greensboro city schools.

April 10, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Charlotte Attorney Francis I. Parker

Parker shares about his early years and outlines what professionalism means for lawyers in North Carolina’s legal community.   

March 15, 2024 , Press Release

Magistrate Leonardo Custis and Court Administrator Sarah Larson Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards

This award is presented to courthouse personnel who exhibit the highest level of professionalism in service to their communities.

March 13, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Asheville Attorney Roy W. Davis, Jr.

He worked as an attorney for 55 years and held many prestigious positions in the legal community.

February 19, 2024 , Press Release

Retired Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner Honored with Professionalism Award

Superior Court Judge Quentin T. Sumner received the Judicial District Professionalism Award for his service in the 8th Judicial District.

January 4, 2024 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features an Interview with Former Forsyth County Attorney William F. Womble

Womble was the very first recipient of the Chief Justice's Professionalism Award.

December 6, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former Judge Lillian B. Jordan

Jordan was a role model for women seeking a career in the legal field.

October 18, 2023 , General News

Court Employees Receive Courthouse Employee of the Year Awards for 2023

This award is presented to courthouse employees whose contributions have demonstrated the highest commitment to genuine professionalism.

October 12, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Beaufort County Attorney Claude R. Wheatly, Jr.

He earned recognition and praise as a general practitioner in Beaufort County for over 70 years.

October 3, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Focuses on Legal Deserts and Access to Justice in Rural Communities

Almost half of NC counties are considered "legal deserts," which is defined as having fewer than one attorney per 1,000 residents.

September 13, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Criminal Defense Attorney Robert L. McMillan, Jr.

McMillan candidly shares his story and the wisdom he gained over his 50 years in the practice of law.

August 16, 2023 , Press Release

All Things Judicial Features Interview with Former NCAOC Director Jim Drennan

Drennan served as NCAOC Director and is a retired professor from the University of North Carolina School of Government.