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Weekly Bar Briefs - January 6, 2026
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Happy 2026, Buncombe Bar Members!
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We are excited to start a new year offering some free CLE webinars to our members this month. Learn more and register below, and get your CLE requirements in before February.
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CLE - Changing Fundamentals of Immigration Law & Policy
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Immigration laws and policies have been changing rapidly over the last year! This CLE course will provide a big-picture overview of those changes and give valuable information on current pathways and barriers to immigration relief, as well as trends in enforcement. Presenters: Jacob Oakes graduated from UNC Law and worked for LANC’s Farmworker Unit before going to Pisgah Legal Services …
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CLE - Strategies to Improve Your Legal Writing
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Lawyers are writers. We write to inform, and we write to persuade. This presentation will showcase strategies to improve your legal writing that will be relevant to both developing and expert legal writers. These strategies will acknowledge the existence, lure, and power of Gen AI. Presenters: Karen Sneddon is Dean and Professor of Law at Mercer University School of Law …
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Blue Ridge Family Law Group Opens Hendersonville Office
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Blue Ridge Family Law Group's New Hendersonville Location Will Provide a Local Presence for the Firm's Clients in Henderson, Polk and Transylvania Counties.
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Luncheon on “The Rule of Law”
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All Buncombe Bar members and friends are welcome to attend a luncheon addressing “The Rule of Law” hosted by Leadership Asheville Forum on Wednesday (11:30 am), January 28, 2026, at the Country Club of Asheville. The buffet opens at 11:45 AM and the program at 12:15 PM. The speakers will be Robert (“Bob”) Orr, former N.C. Supreme Court Justice, and …
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Attorney Lauren Privette Joins Blue Ridge Family Law
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Attorney Lauren Privette Joins Blue Ridge Family Law Group new Hendersonville Office
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Missy Spainhour Honored in Business North Carolina's 2026 "Legal Elite"
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Constangy is pleased to announce that Missy Spainhour has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Business North Carolina’s prestigious “Legal Elite" for Employment Law.
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Heather Newton Retirement
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After 36 years of plaintiff's employment law and ERISA disability practice, Heather Newton is retiring and closing her office effective December 31, 2025. She thanks her colleagues in the Buncombe County Bar for their referrals, professionalism and friendship over the years. She will NOT be retiring from her other three jobs of writer, creative writing teacher, and Program Manager for the Flatiron Writers Room in West Asheville and would love to have her fellow attorneys join her in a writing class! https://www.flatironwritersroom.com
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CLE Series - Captivating Cases in Rabbinic Responsa
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6 consecutive Tuesdays from January 20 - February 24, 2025
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Asheville, Hendersonville, Zoom Eligible for 9 Continuing Legal Education Credits - $99
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Imagine holding a handwritten missive presenting a 13th-century legal dilemma about a shipwrecked merchant; receiving a politically charged inquiry from a 16th-century monarch seeking legal justification to annul his marriage; hearing a life-or-death ethical question whispered under a guard’s watch …
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Have a Business Vision for 2026 with no Time for Execution?
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Litigation Legal Assistant
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a motivated, client-focused and detail-oriented legal assistant to join our litigation team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth and the chance to work on complex litigation matters. Legal assistants with 3-5 years’ experience in litigation are encouraged to apply. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.
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Healthcare Litigation Paralegal
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Roberts & Stevens is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented litigation paralegal to join our healthcare litigation team. Candidates should be critical thinkers with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Applicants with prior experience in litigation are encouraged to apply. Compensation will be competitive and based on relevant experience. All inquiries and applications will be kept confidential. Send cover letter and resume to HumanResources@Roberts-Stevens.com.
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January 12 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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January 14 - CLE: Changing Fundamentals of Immigration Law & Policy at 12:30 via Zoom
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January 21 - CLE: Strategies to Improve your Legal Writing at 12:30 via Zoom
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February 2 - Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 via Zoom
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