Stories
Family law practitioner Shelby Duffy Benton, a former NC IOLTA board chair, explores the mission and impact of this innovative program — and the harm being done to the legal aid landscape by the freeze on its grantmaking for 2026.

“I Decided to Represent Her Pro Bono”: LANC Volunteer Commits to Complex Case
After meeting with Gina, who fled her home…

Why I Serve: NC IOLTA Board Member Sharika Shropshire
Sharika Shropshire — who serves as Associate General…

Why I Serve: NC IOLTA Board Vice-Chair Ted Edwards
Ted Edwards — a construction litigator and mediator…
