New to Practice? Join the New Lawyers Division – Nearly 500 Strong!
If you’re an NCAJ member practicing for 10 years or less, you’re automatically part of the New Lawyers Division (NLD)—a dynamic and supportive community of nearly 500 early-career attorneys across North Carolina.
NLD Membership is Free and based on your years of practice.
As a member, you’ll gain access to:
Free virtual roundtables through our signature series, “What They Don’t Teach You in Law School”(Past recordings available on the NLD website)
In-person networking events designed to help you build lasting connections
An active listserv for sharing advice, referrals, and insight from peers navigating the same early-career challenges
Document Templates in the NLD Documents Bank
Up-Coming 1-hour virtual CLEs discounted with your NLD membership!
Whether you’re seeking guidance, mentorship, or community, the NLD is here to help you thrive in your legal career.
Join us today and make the most of your NCAJ membership!
Executive Committee Leadership | 2026-2027 Chair Jenny Maynard | Brown Moore & Associates Vice Chair Jacob Morse | Morse Fritts PLLC Secretary Katharine Batchelor | Lee Segui PLLC Immediate Past Chair Amanda Murphy Memmler | Harris Legal, PLLC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair Lisa Conserve | Keches Law Group Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair Christina Hubbard | North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings Education/Roundtable Co-Chair Kathryn Anne (KA) Robinson | Lee Segui PLLC Education/Roundtable Co-Chair Alison Smith | Edwards Beightol, LLC Law School Outreach Co-Chair Ramona Sonner-Myers (Campbell) | Counsel Carolina Law School Outreach Co-Chair Lauryn Babcock (Elon and HPU) | Ward and Black Law, P.A. Law School Outreach Co-Chair Tyler Sherrill (Elon and HPU) | Ward and Black Law, P.A. Law School Outreach Co-Chair Shannon Martells (NCCU) | Ricci Law Firm, P.A. Law School Outreach Co-Chair Ryan Stowe (NCCU) | Stowe Law Firm, PLLC Law School Outreach Co-Chair Fiona Craig (UNC) | NC Prisoner Legal Services Law School Outreach Co-Chair Ashley Froeschle (Wake) | Bell, Davis & Pitt, P.A. Membership Co-Chair Lauryn Babcock | Ward and Black, P.A. Membership Co-Chair Will Meekins | Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, PLLC Social Coordinator Chair Vince Varano | Wilder Pantazis Law Student Representative Jess Latus | Campbell Law School Law Student Representative Awa Mbai |Campbell Law School Law Student Representative Caroline Shabet | Campbell Law School Law Student Representative Eric Vaugh | Duke Law Law Student Representative Benita Kamalandua | Elon University Law Law Student Representative Cierra Baker | High Point University School of Law Law Student Representative Alston Oxendine | High Point University School of Law Law Student Representative Morgan Wuest | High Point University School of Law Law Student Representative Leah Necas | Wake Forest Law School
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