2024 NCBP Fellows Award Winner - Richard Pena
 NCBP is pleased to announce that Richard Pena has been selected as the winner of the 2024 NCBP Fellows Award. Mr. Pena has embodied excellence in the legal profession for over 30 years, making history as the first Hispanic and minority president of the Austin Bar Association and the State Bar of Texas. He is a trailblazer in the Hispanic legal community, a trusted and invaluable mentor to many, and has consistently provided the organized bar with stellar leadership and service.
Mr. Pena will be recognized at the NCBP Midyear Meeting Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 2, 2024 in Louisville.
Shift Happens: Surviving the Law Profession - January 11
 What is true wellness? Based upon overwhelming research regarding increased alcohol/drug use, stress/anxiety/depression, and feelings of isolation plaguing attorneys, Melissa Byers will provide real world strategies to not only achieve personal wellness but also initiate a cultural shift that supports wellness within bar associations. This is not your typical “wellness” webinar. You owe it to yourself (and your bar) to create a shift!
Register for this NCBP 21st Century Lawyer program on January 11 at 12 p.m. Central. This is free but registration is required.
Ways to Have Fun at the Midyear in Louisville!
 Besides our thought-provoking plenaries and workshops, plan to have fun in Louisville while at the NCBP Midyear Meeting, starting with the Thursday joint reception with ABA YLD. On Friday, stick around for the NCBP Comedy Show with NCBP Past President Mike Freed and local comedians. If you're from a metro or affinity bar, mark your calendars for an optional self-pay metro and affinity bar dinner. And anyone can check out these Things To Do in Louisville.
Don't miss out! Register today - hotel groups rates (NCBP will be at the Marriott Downtown) are only guaranteed until January 3. Join/renew your membership with NCBP to take advantage of the member rate.
President's Page Feature: Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston
 Enjoy this write-up from Judge Ashleigh Parker Dunston, Wake County Bar Association/Tenth Judicial District Bar President, about increasing our impact in our community.
Submissions are no longer being accepted for consideration for the Best of 2023 President's Page Award. The winner will be announced in late January and honored at the NCBP Midyear Meeting Awards Luncheon on Friday, February 2 in Louisville.
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