North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

Jan 7, 2025

Lawyers Weekly honors state’s top lawyers at February event

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly is again proud to recognize the state’s leading attorneys through its Excellence in Law honors program. The program, which combines the former Leaders in the Law […]

Mar 1, 2024

Lawyers Weekly to recognize North Carolina’s leading lawyers

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly is honored to announce the Leaders in the Law Class of 2024. Leaders in the Law is an annual award that honors those lawyers who are […]

Jun 22, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Swain Wood, Partner Morningstar Law Group

Swain Wood, Partner Morningstar Law Group Raleigh As a child, Swain Wood took a keen interest in his grandparents’ business, which bore a familiar name. Swain’s was a successful Fayetteville furniture […]

Jun 20, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Thomas E. Terrell Jr., Partner Fox Rothschild

Thomas E. Terrell Jr., Partner Fox Rothschild Greensboro With his focus on local government law and litigation, Tom Terrell has helped clients successfully navigate land use, zoning, and environmental matters in […]

Jun 15, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: David Sar Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard

David Sar Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard Greensboro When considering his top personal and professional accomplishments, it’s a toss-up for David Sar. There’s the sublime experience of having raised […]

Jun 15, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Thomas L. Mitchell, Managing Partner Moore & Van Allen

Thomas L. Mitchell, Managing Partner Moore & Van Allen Charlotte A teacher and coach at heart, Tom Mitchell spent four years teaching high school English and coaching football and basketball before […]

Jun 13, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Virginia Knowlton Marcus Disability Rights North Carolina

Virginia Knowlton Marcus Disability Rights North Carolina Raleigh Over her long career, Virginia Knowlton Marcus has been devoted to social justice issues, and particularly disability rights. “I have a […]

Jun 13, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Laura M. Loyek, Claims Counsel Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina

Laura M. Loyek, Claims Counsel Lawyers Mutual Liability Insurance Company of North Carolina Cary Laura Loyek learned the true meaning of leadership when she served a term as president of the […]

Jun 12, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Scottie Forbes Lee, Partner Ellis & Winters

Scottie Forbes Lee, Partner Ellis & Winters Greensboro For Scottie Lee, mastering the art of setting priorities has been her secret to success at work and in life. “Prioritizing and delegating […]

Jun 9, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Naho Kobayashi, Partner McGuireWoods

Naho Kobayashi, Partner McGuireWoods Charlotte A celebrated leader at McGuireWoods in Charlotte, partner Naho Kobayashi heads the firm’s alternative lender sub team. She has also served as co-chair of the […]

Jun 8, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Darrin D. Jordan Partner, Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary

Darrin D. Jordan Partner, Whitley, Jordan, Inge & Rary Salisbury “Serious,” “passionate,” “kind” and “thoughtful” are just a few of the glowing terms used to describe Darrin D. Jordan in a […]

Jun 7, 2023

NCLW Leaders in the Law: Valerie A. Johnson, Partner Johnson & Groninger

Valerie A. Johnson, Partner Johnson & Groninger Durham Leadership is in Valerie Johnson’s DNA. A partner at Johnson & Groninger, she is president of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and […]