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Why I Serve: NC IOLTA Board Vice-Chair Ted Edwards

Ted Edwards — a construction litigator and mediator who practices in Durham — explores what inspired him to become an attorney and how that connects to why he serves on the board.

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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 vice-chair Ted Edwards, a construction litigator and mediator who practices in Durham, has served as a trustee since 2021.

Here, he explores what inspired him to become an attorney — and how that connects to the reason he chose to serve as a trustee.

NC IOLTA Board of Trustees vice-chair Ted Edwards explores what inspired him to become an attorney — and how that connects to the reason he chose to serve as a trustee.

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.