Civil Rights Section
As one of the fastest growing sections of the NCAJ, the Civil Rights Section membership is dedicated to advocating for individuals whose rights have been violated by government officials, organizations receiving government funding, and private individuals. Our members are highly skilled in handling these intricate and ever-changing legal claims at both state and federal court levels. We actively share our experiences and insights through our listserv, roundtables and Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events.
Executive Committee Leaders | 2024-2025
Chair
Cate Edwards | Edwards Beightol
Vice Chair
Paul Smith | Patterson Harkavy LLP
Secretary
Nichad Davis | Law Offices of James Scott Farrin
Immediate Past Chair
David Rudolf | Pfeiffer Rudolf
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair
Sonya Pfeiffer | Pfeiffer Rudolf
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair
Reggie Shuford | North Carolina Justice Center
Education Co-Chair
Elizabeth Haddix | American Oversight
Education Co-Chair
Crystal Ingram | Legal Aid of North Carolina
Legal Affairs Chair
Chris Olson | Olson Law, PLLC
Legislative Chair
Zack Ezor | Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC
Membership Co-Chair
Chris Olson | Olson Law, PLLC
Membership Co-Chair
Abe Rubert-Schewel | Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC