Campbell Law School student Charlotte Munsey ‘28 recently had the opportunity to attend one of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA)‘s most engaging annual events as a representative of the law school as the Business Law Section Diversity Scholar.
Charlotte Munsey ’28
Munsey joined attorneys and fellow law students from across North Carolina for the Business Law & Corporate Counsel Sections Annual Meeting and CLE held Feb. 19-20, 2026, at the Grandover Resort & Spa in Greensboro.
“One of the highlights of the program was connecting with other law students from across North Carolina,” Munsey wrote on LinkedIn. “Building those relationships and sharing experiences made the weekend even more meaningful.”
This year’s theme, the “Circus of the Law,” brought energy and creativity to an already outstanding program. From “Taming (the AI) Lions: AI in Legal Drafting and Contract Practice” to “The Show Must Go On: Post-Transaction/Merger Integration,” the sessions tackled some of the most pressing and practical issues facing business lawyers today, Munsey explained.
“We explored crisis management, long term incentive plans, bankruptcy preparedness, policy management and received a thoughtful U.S. Supreme Court update,” she wrote. “What stood out most to me was the balance: substantive programming (9.0 MCLE hours, including Ethics, Professional Well-Being, and Technology Training credit) paired with meaningful conversations about resilience and professionalism.”
For Munsey, the most meaningful takeaway was the people.
“Beyond the CLEs, the greatest value was the people. Connecting with corporate counsel, firm attorneys, section leaders and fellow students from across the state reinforced why I’m drawn to business and corporate practice. It’s not just about transactions, but about relationships, strategy and long-term partnership.”
Munsey added, “A special thank you to the event planners for organizing such a dynamic and engaging program, and especially to Sherard Johnson, MPA for his incredible work, leadership and welcoming spirit throughout the event. I’m also grateful to the other planners, speakers and the Section’s Council for investing their time and energy into making this experience so impactful.”
The diversity scholarship specifically created space for law students from across North Carolina to connect with one another — sharing experiences and building relationships that extend well beyond the weekend’s programming. That sense of community and belonging stood out as one of the event’s most lasting contributions, Munsey added.
The NCBA’s Diversity Scholar Program reflects a broader commitment to building a more inclusive legal profession — one that actively invests in the next generation of attorneys. By bringing law students into professional spaces typically reserved for practicing lawyers, the program offers something invaluable: access.
“I’m incredibly thankful to the NCBA Business Law and Corporate Counsel Sections for their commitment to fostering diversity in our profession and for investing in future attorneys,” Munsey added. “Looking forward to staying involved and continuing to learn from this remarkable community.”
