The Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in its early stages whose success depends on the financial support of friends.  We are grateful to all of our contributors who have supported our efforts to renew the profession.

 


Our special advisers and contributors - Founders, Builders, and Benefactors, include the following:


  • Mr. William Friday, Jr., President Emeritus, University of North Carolina:  Provided early guidance and convened an October 2005 roundtable of two dozen civic leaders and lawyers who provided advice and concurred in the importance of starting the Center

  • Progress Energy (Founder)


  • An Anonymous Board Member and Lawyer (Builder)


  • The NC Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism  (Benefactor)


  • The NC Bar Association Foundation (Benefactor)


  • Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan (Benefactor)'


  • Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice (Benefactor and Program Co-sponsor)

 


Our current giving levels are as follows:


1. Founder ($50,000 and above)
2. Builder ($25,000 and above)
3. Benefactor ($10,000 and above)
4. Patron ($5,000 and above)
5. Sponsor ($2,500 and above)
6. Supporter ($1,000 and above)
7. Friend ($500 and above)
8. Contributor (up to $500)


We invite you to join our work and let us know if you can contribute your time, talents or financial resources.