Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th Judicial District Bar

Mecklenburg Bar Association/26th Judicial District Bar Founded in 1912, the 26th Judicial District Bar is a mandatory Bar. The Mecklenburg Bar Association is a voluntary Bar established in 2024.

On Tuesday, June 9, the 2026 McMillan Fellows gathered for the annual McMillan Fellowship Dinner hosted by Maria Long. V...
06/10/2026

On Tuesday, June 9, the 2026 McMillan Fellows gathered for the annual McMillan Fellowship Dinner hosted by Maria Long. Volunteers with the McMillan Fellowship Committee instilled wisdom and experience from firms large and small to the public sector. The event celebrated the important work of public sector attorneys who serve clients across our community and mentor future lawyers.

The 2026 Hon. James McMillan Fellows: Abby Morthland (Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy | University of Virginia School of Law ); Maria Yepez Delgado (International House | Duke Law School); Chase Howard (City of Charlotte Government City Attorney’s Office | UNC School of Law); Cierra Grier (Safe Alliance | North Carolina Central University School of Law) and Mariah Smith (Legal Aid of North Carolina | University of Tennessee Winston College of Law)

These fellowships are offered thanks to the support of our donors and our volunteers. To learn more about the Hon. James B. McMillan Fellowship Program and to make a contribution to future fellowships, visit MeckBar.org/mcmillan-fellowship.

The 2026 Charlotte Legal Clerkship Program Clerks and McMillan Fellows gathered for the annual luncheon and tour at the ...
06/10/2026

The 2026 Charlotte Legal Clerkship Program Clerks and McMillan Fellows gathered for the annual luncheon and tour at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of NC with the federal judges. The clerks and fellows were welcomed by Judge David Keesler, Chief Judge Laura T. Byer, Chief Judge Albert Diaz, Judge Susan Rodriguez, and Judge Ashley Edwards. The group enjoyed robust conversation, sharing tips for creating success as an attorney and judge, and a variety of book recommendations. The tour of the courthouse concluded with a special visit to the U.S. Marshals Service office.

Many thanks to the judges, Susan Ottman, Karen Burton, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the staff at the Federal Courthouse for their hospitality and the tour of the courthouse.

The 2026 Hon. James B. McMillan Fellows convened with volunteers and mentoring attorneys at the annual Fellows Luncheon....
06/05/2026

The 2026 Hon. James B. McMillan Fellows convened with volunteers and mentoring attorneys at the annual Fellows Luncheon. This event introduces these talented law students to the Charlotte legal community and to one another. Attendees reflected on the legacy of Judge McMillan for whom the program is named and shared pearls of wisdom from practicing attorneys.

We're excited to see how these bright legal minds grow over the summer.

Thank you to Robinson Bradshaw for hosting this event for the fourth consecutive year and for your continued support of the program.

Starts Next Week!Summer School CLE: A District Court Primer for Current & Future Trial LawyersHead back to the classroom...
06/04/2026

Starts Next Week!

Summer School CLE: A District Court Primer for Current & Future Trial Lawyers

Head back to the classroom this summer with this practical CLE series designed to prepare attorneys for the realities of District Court practice in Mecklenburg County. Each session will focus on a different area of the court.

Register for each individual session at MeckBar.org/calendar.

6/9: Criminal Court with Judge Rex Marvel and Judge Keith Smith

6/10: Juvenile Court with Judge Shante Burke-Hayer, Esq., Judge Aretha Blake, Judge Faith Fickling-Alvarez and Judge Elizabeth Trosch

6/11: Family Court with Judge Jena Culler, Judge Rhonda L. Patterson-Wrighten and Judge Christy Mann

6/16: Civil Court with Judge Jennifer L. Fleet

6/18: Practicing before the Clerk, presented by Judicial Hearing Officers from the Mecklenburg County Clerk's Office

6/30: Domestic Violence Court with Judge Alyssa Levine, Judge C. Renee Little and Retired Judge Ty Hands

7/1: Child Support Court with Judge Gary Henderson and Judge Samantha Mobley

On Saturday, May 30, the Mecklenburg Bar Association partnered with the North Carolina Bar Foundation, Habitat for Human...
06/02/2026

On Saturday, May 30, the Mecklenburg Bar Association partnered with the North Carolina Bar Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region, and Common Wealth Charlotte (CWCLT) to host the Charlotte Wills for Heroes Clinic at the Allegra Westbrooks Regional Library.

Volunteer attorneys provided free estate planning documents including simple wills, healthcare powers of attorney, advance directives, and financial powers of attorney to first responders and local residents. The clinic helped participants take an important step toward protecting their families, planning for the future, and building generational wealth.

Thank you to all of the attorneys, volunteers, and community partners who made this meaningful day of service possible. Thank you also to Acorn Estate Solutions and Elon University School of Law for sponsoring the refreshments for our volunteers.

Following last week's reception, the Charlotte Legal Clerkship Program Class of 2026 gathered at Sixty Vines with CLCP S...
05/29/2026

Following last week's reception, the Charlotte Legal Clerkship Program Class of 2026 gathered at Sixty Vines with CLCP Subcommittee Co-Chairs, Patrick Spaugh & Siri Swayampu, for an introductory luncheon. The clerks spent time getting to know each other while discussing what to expect as a summer associate and beyond. They exchanged schedules, phone numbers, and tips for surviving the full summer of work and events while enjoying all that Charlotte has to offer. Stay tuned for more recaps of their summer outings.

Register today for the YLD Annual Meeting!Enjoy networking, drinks and food with fellow YLD members. Meet YLD leadership...
05/29/2026

Register today for the YLD Annual Meeting!

Enjoy networking, drinks and food with fellow YLD members. Meet YLD leadership and share ideas for the upcoming year.

Vote on the YLD Council Slate for 2026-27 and help to honor the YLD Young Lawyer of the Year, JoLisa Drayton Rouse.

Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m.
Noble Smoke, Freedom Drive, Charlotte
FREE for YLD members; $30/person for non-YLD members

Register by June 9 at 5 p.m. at MeckBar.org/YLD-AnnualMeeting-2026

2026-27 YLD Council Slate:

Michael Peretz - Chair (Already approved by MBA Board)
Maya Davis - Vice Chair
Charles Melcombe - Secretary/Treasurer

Community Service & Legal Assistance Committee:
Chair: McKenna Fono
Vice Chair: Amber Creft

Education Committee:
Chair: Clare Magee
Vice Chair: Maddy Strohm

Membership Committee:
Chair: Brian Daza
Vice Chair: Ke'Aria Morgan

Social Committee:
Chair: William Crotty
Vice Chair: Ana Delgado

We want to thank Lee Robertson of Robertson & Associates for once again sponsoring the Law & Society Gala at the Foundat...
05/28/2026

We want to thank Lee Robertson of Robertson & Associates for once again sponsoring the Law & Society Gala at the Foundation Sponsorship level!

We want to thank Harrison Lord and Trey Lindley of Lord & Lindley, PLLC for their Foundation level sponsorship of the 20...
05/27/2026

We want to thank Harrison Lord and Trey Lindley of Lord & Lindley, PLLC for their Foundation level sponsorship of the 2026 Law & Society Gala!

On May 19th, leadership from the MBA Business Law Section and Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses (CLIMB) ...
05/26/2026

On May 19th, leadership from the MBA Business Law Section and Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses (CLIMB) presented "The Law and Your Small Business". This presentation at the South County Regional Library provided free guidance to local entrepreneurs looking to set their small business up for success. Presenters Casey Burke (CLIMB), Shawn Garrett (Garrett, PLLC) and Andrew Vining (Practus, LLP) offered practical tips to get local businesses started on the right foot and when a lawyer's advice might be needed. Thank you to our volunteers and our hosts at the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library for their continued support. Stay tuned for a recording of this presentation.

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PO Box 30008
Charlotte, NC
28230

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+17043758624

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