We routinely sponsor free or low-cost continuing legal education sessions for attorneys who want to learn more about poverty law or become a pro bono volunteer.
Upcoming Opportunities
| Law in the Digital Age: Ethics, AI & Cybersecurity for Remote Practice | |
| Date: October 14th, 2026 | |
| Registration Link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3825216803991617372 *if anyone has trouble registering or questions, they should reach out to legaltrainings@legalaidnc.org. | Cost: $65 |
| Ethics & AI in the Law | Cybersecurity for Your Law Firm in the Remote Work Era |
| Approved for 1hr Ethics CLE Credit | Approved for 1hr General/Other and 1hr Technology CLE Credit |
| Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm | Time: 1:45pm to 2:45pm |
| Description: This CLE will focus on teaching the AI beginner what AI is, the different types, and will discuss how AI is being introduced into law practice and how to ethically incorporate AI into your law practice, while specifically referencing North Carolina ethics rules and ABA ethical model rules and how they apply. | Description: This CLE will focus on teaching the tech novice the different types of cybersecurity threats and concerns a practicing lawyer should be aware of. |
| Presenters:Kate Eaton is the Chief Legal Officer for Bridges Experience, Inc., f/k/a Castle Branch, Inc. She has been with the organization for several years in various roles including Contract Administrator and Corporate Counsel. She obtained her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude in 2007. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, former board member of the New Hanover County Bar Association and the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. She is licensed to practice law in North Carolina. | Presenters:Kate Eaton is the Chief Legal Officer for Bridges Experience, Inc., f/k/a Castle Branch, Inc. She has been with the organization for several years in various roles including Contract Administrator and Corporate Counsel. She obtained her law degree from Valparaiso University School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude in 2007. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Background Screeners, former board member of the New Hanover County Bar Association and the Domestic Violence Shelter and Services, Inc. She is licensed to practice law in North Carolina. Jason Righter is the Director of Information Technology for Bridges Experience, Inc. He is a technology leader with 20 years in software development and information technology, the last several within a FCRA-regulated organization handling sensitive PII and PHI. He currently leads data architecture, cloud infrastructure, and the enterprise security and compliance program, including SOC 2 readiness. He has a focus on AI governance — how generative and agentic systems handle user data, where they fail, and what controls organizations need in place before adopting them. He has served as technical subject matter expert supporting a Legal-led incident response and forensic review and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. |
| Pro Bono Week – Rule 6.1 and The Current Legal Services Landscape | |
| Date: October 26, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Approved for 1hr of Ethics CLE Credit | |
| Click here to register and attend virtually | |
| This session costs $25, with fees waived for participants who commit to future LANC Pro Bono opportunities | |
| Description: A presentation on the impact of substantial funding cuts resulting from recent state legislation on legal services organizations and the increased importance of pro bono services with a focus on Rule 6.1 and it’s call to private bar to provide pro bono assistance. | |
| Presenters Include Ashley Campbell, LANC CEO & Allison Constance, LANC Director of Pro Bono Programs | |
| Pro Bono Week – Basics of Domestic Violence Protective Orders | |
| Date: October 27, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Approved for 1hr of CLE Credit | |
| Click here to register and attend virtually | |
| This session costs $25, with fees waived for participants who commit to future LANC Pro Bono opportunities | |
| Description: A thorough guide to handling DVPOs for attorneys who want to integrate impactful pro bono service into their professional lives while helping victims of domestic violence. | |
| Presenters Include Elysia Prendergast-Jones, LANC Raleigh Managing Attorney & Marquita Pittman, LANC Community Engagement Manager | |
| Pro Bono Week – Empowering Tenants: Impactful Pro Bono Work Without Leaving Your Desk | |
| Date: October 28, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Approved for 1hr of CLE Credit | |
| Click here to register and attend virtually | |
| This session costs $25, with fees waived for participants who commit to future LANC Pro Bono opportunities | |
| Description: The presentation will prepare attendees to handle brief service housing cases for LANC clients. | |
| Presenters Include Brien Hub, LANC Piedmont Regional Community Engagement Manager | |
| Essentials of DV | |
| Date: October 29, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 5:30pm *there will be a break from 2:00pm to 2:30pm* |
| Approved for 5hr of General CLE Credit | |
| Register to attend Virtually here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GJy4FLowSDuCvUDfaqBR8g#/registration | |
| Register to attend In-Person at the Legal Aid Office in Raleigh: In-Person Registration for LANC 2026 DV CLE – Fill out form | |
| This event is free to all | |
| Description: This CLE event will provide instruction on preparing Domestic Violence Protective Orders (DVPOs), the intersection of immigration law and domestic violence, the relationship between domestic violence and domestic homicide including the role of fatality review. There will also be a presentation on the impact of domestic violence on Child Protective Services (CPS) issues. The event will include a presentation on recent updates to the case law affective North Carolina domestic violence practice. The program will end with a panel of North Carolina judgments discussing issues in domestic violence law. | |
| Presenters Include Leah Arnold – Senior Staff Attorney (Legal Aid of North Carolina – Immigration Pathways for Victims) Christina Belville – Staff Attorney (Legal Aid of North Carolina – Raleigh) Celsey Fannin – Staff Attorney (Legal Aid of North Carolina – Raleigh) Kristen Fetter – Assistant Director of Regulatory Affairs (North Carolina Real Estate Commission) Kevin Murtagh – Staff Attorney (Legal Aid of North Carolina – Raleigh) Suzanne Padgett – Assistant County Attorney (Wake County) Jessica Roman – Assistant County Attorney (Wake County) Judges Sam Hamadani Rashad Hauter Jillian Pope Rhonda Young | |
| Pro Bono Week – Protect the Legacy: Preventing Heir Property Issues with LANC’s Estate Planning Tool | |
| Date: October 29, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Approved for 1hr of CLE Credit | |
| Click here to register and attend virtually | |
| This session costs $25, with fees waived for participants who commit to future LANC Pro Bono opportunities | |
| Description: A presentation on heir property issues and how to use LANC’s Gavel Tool to assist in estate planning with the goal to preserve generational wealth for clients. | |
| Presenters Include Allison Constance, LANC Director of Pro Bono Programs | |
| Pro Bono Week – Balancing Pro Bono on an Already Full Plate | |
| Date: October 30, 2026 | Time: 12:00pm to 1:00pm |
| Approved for 1hr of Professional Wellbeing CLE Credit | |
| Click here to register and attend virtually | |
| This session costs $25, with fees waived for participants who commit to future LANC Pro Bono opportunities | |
| Description: A group of private attorneys will serve as panelists providing an overview of the practical tensions lawyers face when balancing heavy workload with pro bono service and strategies for right-sizing volunteer commitments demonstrating volunteer work as a sustainable tool for wellbeing. | |
| Presenters Include Kate Eaton, Bridges Experience, Inc., Josh Jacobs, U.S. Bank & James Jolley, Smith Anderson | |