Seven jurists from across the state, including an associate justice on the Supreme Court of North Carolina and two ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law alumni, visited Greensboro on April 29 to offer advice for students who attended a program hosted by the Women's Law Association.
Two of the judges on April 29 were the first two ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law alumni elected to the bench since the law school’s charter class graduated a decade ago: The Hon. Carrie Vickery L’09 and the Hon. Sarah Neely Lanier L’10, both serving on the North Carolina District Court.
Other panelists included:
- Associate Justice Robin Hudson (Supreme Court of North Carolina)
- Chief Judge Linda McGee (North Carolina Court of Appeals)
- Judge Lucy Inman (North Carolina Court of Appeals)
- Judge Teresa Vincent (North Carolina District Court)
- Judge Denise Hartsfield (North Carolina District Court)
Over the course of an hour, the seven judges shared stories from their careers and emphasized the importance of a judiciary that reflects surrounding communities. Each had a different path to the bench – from appointments to fill vacancies to enjoying the politics of campaigning to finding inspiration in family members who had served as judges.
“There’s nothing like wanting to be a judge to make you a better lawyer,” Inman said. “You’re constantly thinking, ‘I have a goal in mind. Is what I’m doing right now helping me prepare for that goal?’”
ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ Law’s Women’s Law Association aims to create a system of educational, professional, and personal support and development for all individuals who are interested in women’s issues and the law. With a focus on the legal, social, cultural, educational, and political issues facing women on both a domestic and international level, its mission is carried out through varied activities throughout the school year.
The organization’s next event, the , is scheduled for May 18. Proceeds from the race at Greensboro’s Country Park will benefit the Women’s Resource Center. Check-in begins at 8:30 with the race starting at 9:30 a.m.