North Carolina Central University School of Law

Congratulations to Alexandria Gwynn ‘19 on being named the 2026 Charles F. Blanchard Young Lawyer of the Year by the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.

From advising leaders on major infrastructure projects to serving her community and mentoring future lawyers as an adjunct professor at NCCU School of Law, Alex exemplifies excellence, leadership and service.

is proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and her continued impact on the legal profession.

Read more: http://bit.ly/43a8qLm

| Relive the excitement of North Carolina Central University’s 147th Commencement Exercises held May 8-9, 2026. View official photos from our Graduate and Professional Ceremony along with both baccalaureate ceremonies and celebrate the achievements, memories, and unforgettable moments from Commencement Weekend all over again.

PHOTO GALLERY: https://tinyurl.com/NCCU26SpringPhotos

Congratulations to Chad Perry ‘07 on his reappointment as North Carolina chief special counsel by the Indigent Defense Services (IDS) Commission for a new four-year term.

IDS Commission Chair Bryan Jones praised Perry’s “leadership, legal expertise and commitment to justice, service and compassion” in serving individuals facing involuntary commitment.
Perry has led the office since his initial appointment four years ago. Before becoming chief special counsel, he served eight years as an assistant public defender in Durham County.

He previously served as a senior attorney adviser for the Office of the Inspector General in Washington, D.C., and as an attorney adviser for the Social Security Administration’s Appeals Council in Crystal City, Virginia.

Congratulations, Attorney Perry!

Read more:
https://www.ncids.org/2026/j-chad-perry-reappointed-aschief-special-counsel/

As we observe Memorial Day weekend, we honor the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

Honoring Juneteenth in Our Courts. Join us in celebrating the trailblazing legacy of Black lawyers in North Carolina.

Hosted by the North Carolina Association of Public Defenders, NCCU, the Justice Institute, and the George H. White Bar Association, this event will reflect on the struggles, triumphs, and contributions of Black legal pioneers who helped advance justice, equality, and constitutional rights across our state.

📍 NCCU Student Center
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 12:30 – 4 p.m.
📌 500 Nelson St., Durham, NC

Register here: https://www.nccu.edu/events/honoring-juneteenth-our-courts-619

How can technology expand access to justice? ⚖️💻

graduate Aminah Ghaffar and Amyah Solomon (3L) recently shared how their work with the Legal Aid of North Carolina Innovation Lab is helping bridge gaps in legal services through technology, AI and community outreach.

Through the NCCU Technology Law & Policy Center externship, the 2026 graduates gained hands-on experience testing housing document automation tools, contributing to the LIA AI platform and participating in Lawyers at the Library helping connect underserved communities with legal information and support.

Learn more about how these Legal Eagles are using innovation and advocacy to help shape the future of legal services across North Carolina.

https://www.nccu.edu/news/nccu-law-students-bridge-technology-and-service-legal-aid-externship

Congratulations to NCCU School of Law alumna Regina Rodgers Parker ’92 on her appointment by Governor Josh Stein to the Superior Court for Judicial District 2, serving Beaufort, Hyde, Martin, Tyrrell and Washington counties. ⚖️🦅

A longtime public servant and member of the judiciary, Judge Parker’s appointment reflects NCCU Law’s impact on the bench and in the legal profession. More than 170 NCCU Law alumni serve as judges across North Carolina.

Read more from the Governor’s Office: https://buff.ly/mTX2aWM

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