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NCCU’s School of Law Professor Reginald Mombrun mediates on behalf of Haiti

Professor Mombrun was invited to be a mediator at the Haiti Summit held in Baton Rouge, LA and hosted by Southern University Law Center.  The mediations were held by General Russel Honore (Ret.). Professor Mombrun participated in several high level meetings regarding solutions for Haiti. Professor Mombrun was assigned to be the mediator for the …

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Congratulations Professor Dorothy Hairston Mitchell as District Court Judge in District 14

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced four judicial appointments to Superior and District Courts across the state. “These appointees bring years of legal experience and knowledge to the bench,” said Governor Cooper. “I’m confident that they will serve with dedication and fairness.” Governor Cooper made the following appointments: The Hon. Reggie McKnight as Superior Court Judge …

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NCCU Law School Announces Grant to Help Underrepresented Applicants Gain Admission

By Michael PerchickWednesday, December 1, 2021 11:29PM ETDURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — North Carolina Central University’s School of Law received a $100,000 grant from the Law School Admission Council with the goal of providing underrepresented students better access to navigate the law school admissions process. According to Associate Dean Dr. Malik Edwards, it falls in line …

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Dena J. King Is Sworn In As United States Attorney For The Western District Of North Carolina

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dena J. King was officially sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Ms. King was nominated by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on September 28, 2021, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 19, 2021. Chief U.S. District Judge Martin Reidinger administered …

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NCCU’s Professor Dorothy Hairston Mitchell Appointed as Chair of the North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense

The North Carolina Commission on Indigent Defense Services is pleased to announce that its members voted to appoint Dorothy Hairston Mitchell as chair at its October 29, 2021 meeting. “The Commission and IDS staff are grateful to Ms. Mitchell for her willingness to lead,” said Mary Pollard, Executive Director of the North Carolina Office of Indigent …

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Congratulations to Team 1, first place winner!

The Duke Center on Law & Tech and the NCCU Technology Law & Policy Center are thrilled to share the results of the Legal Design Derby Solutions Showcase! In answering the question, How might we carry forward the legal system’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic to maximize access to justice? six teams of law students presented their creative idea …

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