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Why I Serve: NC IOLTA Board Chair, Judge John Arrowood

Now in his second term and serving as board chair, Arrowood — a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals and a civil practitioner for over 25 years — shares why he believes the work of NC IOLTA is “critically important.”

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NC IOLTA’s nine-member Board of Trustees works alongside staff to fulfill the program’s mission to improve the lives of North Carolinians by strengthening the justice system as a leader, partner and funder. Trustees may serve up to two three-year terms.

Board chair John Arrowood, a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals and a civil practitioner for over 25 years, has seen firsthand the importance of civil legal aid for low-income North Carolinians.

Here, he speaks to why access to this aid is so “critically important.” 

Now in his second term and serving as board chair, Arrowood — a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals and a civil practitioner for over 25 years — shares why he believes the work of NC IOLTA is “critically important.”

Enjoy additional videos from this series on our Stories page. Learn more about the NC IOLTA Board of Trustees here. 

Legislation passed by the North Carolina General Assembly on July 9, 2025, bars NC IOLTA from grantmaking from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Consistent with the legislation, our 2026 funding cycle has not been opened. 

Learn more about NC IOLTA and find our most recent updates on this issue on our Media Resources page.  

The NC State Bar and NC IOLTA continue to seek a resolution to preserve funding for civil legal aid, which plays a critical role in building a legal system that works for everyone, breaking down barriers and creating strong communities across North Carolina.