North Carolina is facing a deeply concerning and shocking reality that demands immediate attention: the epidemic of domestic violence that is sweeping across the state. For far too long, survivors of domestic abuse have faced not only the trauma of their circumstances but also a system that is, in many ways, ill-equipped to help them in their time of greatest need. It’s time for change. The Alarming Reality of Domestic Violence in North Carolina Domestic… Read More
As an attorney, my job is to help people navigate complex legal matters and advocate for their rights. But sometimes, the most rewarding part of being a lawyer isn’t representing clients in courtrooms or negotiating deals—it’s using your skills to make a direct, positive impact in your community. Recently, I had the privilege of volunteering at the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Lawyers on Call program, and the experience reaffirmed why I became an attorney in… Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and the National Domestic Violence Hotline, 1 in 3 woman (35.6%) and 1 in 4 men (28.5%) in the US have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner in their lifetime. An average of 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States. This is more than 12 million woman and men over the… Read More
