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Weekly Bar Briefs - April 21, 2026
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Dear Buncombe Bar Members,
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The Buncombe County Bar invites nominations for President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three members of the Executive Committee. Officers serve a one- year term and Committee Members serve a three year term beginning July 1, 2026. Nominations can be emailed to admin@BuncombeBar.com, and must be received by 3 p.m., Friday, May 1st. According to the Bar’s Bylaws, any member whose name is submitted for consideration for nomination to any office must have indicated willingness to serve in such office if elected. Please contact Nominating Committee Chairperson, Matt Roberson, at MRoberson@mwblawyers.com with any questions.
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Join us for Law Day - May 1, 2026
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The principles of the rule of law, including independent courts, judicial authority, due process, and equal protection, are foundational to our system of justice. As we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, the Buncombe County Bar is proud to sponsor Law Day on May 1, 2026. Please join us at noon on Pack Square’s main stage for a nonpartisan, apolitical event celebrating the rule …
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Spring Picnic at Highland Brewery
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Join us for our Buncombe Bar Member Spring Picnic at The Meadow at Highland Brewing on Thursday, May 7th! Complete with volleyball courts, disc golf, shaded picnic tables and a lovely green meadow for the kids, this location is ideal for celebrating spring. Bar members and their families should check-in at the cabanas to receive tickets for the on-site food …
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Family Financial Settlement Mediation Training Live and In-person in Asheville June 1 to 5
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The Mediation Center is offering a Family Financial Settlement Mediation Training live and in-person in Asheville June 1 to 5. This training is approved by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as the 40-hour FFS training. Qualified mediators can register for the 16-hour supplement on June 1 and 2. The 40-hour training includes 24 hours of CLE: two years of credit!
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A.C. Reynolds Mock Trial Team Seeks Attorney Support
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A.C. Reynolds High School’s Mock Trial Team—the only team in Buncombe County competing in the National High School Mock Trial program—has been invited to compete in the Empire Mock Trial Premier League Spring Competition, an elite division reserved for past champions and top teams. We are seeking members of the Buncombe County Bar who would be willing to volunteer their time to help our team prepare. For those who may not be able to commit time but would still like to support the team, we also welcome financial assistance in helping with competition-related expenses including travel and lodging.
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April 30th Law Clinic in Asheville
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Please join the family law section of the NCBA, the paralegal division, along with Pisgah Legal Services, for a family law clinic in Asheville on April 30th. The clinic will run from 10am-2pm at the Renaissance Asheville Downtown Hotel.
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YLD, Women Attorney & NCAWA Reception at the Hound
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April 30 5:30-7pm Buncombe Women Attorneys, Buncombe Young Lawyers (including the Young at Heart) & NCAWA -WNC reception at The Hound sponsored by Lawyers Mutual
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Sponsorship opportunities for Pisgah Legal Services' Jazz for Justice Celebration
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Private Office Space for Lease
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May 1 - Law Day at Pack Square Stage at Noon
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May 4 - Buncombe Bar Executive Committee Meeting
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May 7 - Spring Picnic at Highland Brewing, 5:30 - 7:30
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May 13 - Monthly Bar Luncheon & Pro Bono Celebration at 12:30 at YMI Cultural Center
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June 8 - Buncombe Bar Executive Committee Meeting
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