Professional Negligence Section

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With over 220 members from across North Carolina, our Section fosters collaboration at every level, creating a dynamic environment for sharing insights, strategies, and experience.

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As one of the largest Sections within NCAJ, our diverse statewide membership strengthens our collective knowledge and reinforces our commitment to professional excellence.

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Executive Committee Leadership | 2026-2027
Chair 
Anna Kalarites | Pishko Kalarites Lawyers
Vice Chair 
John Holton | Miller Monroe & Plyer
Secretary  
Lauren Newton | Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
Immediate Past Chair 
Will Elam | Elam & Rousseaux, PLLC 
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair 
Rachel Matesic | Sasser Law Firm, P.A.
Education Co-Chair 
Kristen Beightol | Edwards Beightol, LLC
Education Co-Chair 
Aindrea Pledger | White & Stradley, PLLC
Legal Affairs Co-Chair
John Taylor | John Taylor Law Firm, PLLC 
Legal Affairs Co-Chair
Matthew Berthold | Brown Moore & Associates, PLLC
Legislative Chair 
Lauren McAndrew | Blanchard, Miller, Lewis & Isley, P.A.
Membership Co-Chair 
Kelly Elder | Martin & Jones, PLLC
Membership Co-Chair 
Jordan Hensley | Hensley, Cloninger & Greer

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