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<p><strong>Location:</strong> DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola, 5624 Westpark Dr., Charlotte, NC</p> <p></p></div> <div class="elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title" aria-selected="false" data-tab="2" role="tab" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-1012" aria-expanded="false">Speakers</div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-1012" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="2" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1012" tabindex="0" hidden="hidden"><h5><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-490412 alignleft" src="https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300.png" alt="" width="200" height="300" srcset="https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300.png 200w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-67x100.png 67w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-107x160.png 107w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-177x265.png 177w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-83x125.png 83w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-95x142.png 95w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-100x150.png 100w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-73x110.png 73w, https://nclawyersweekly.com/files/2024/09/HEADSHOT_CAR_Carianne.Fisher.headshot1_200x300-33x50.png 33w" sizes="(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px" />KEYNOTE SPEAKER</h5><p><strong><br />Carianne Fisher</strong></p><p><strong><em>Executive Director</em></strong><br /><strong><em>North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence</em></strong></p><p>Carianne Fisher is the executive director of our 2025 charitable partner, the <a href="https://nccadv.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence</a>. </p><p>In that role, she strives to advance the work of the coalition and ensure that every survivor receives the appropriate support and resources whether they turn to a shelter, a therapist, the courts, law enforcement, or a friend for help.</p><p>Fisher began her social work career as a weekend advocate at a domestic violence shelter in St. Louis, then worked for over 16 years at a private child welfare agency in Illinois. She has also served as the human resources manager for a skilled nursing facility, a field consultant for the University of Chicago, the director of training at a juvenile detention center, and as the first executive director of Therapet, an animal-assisted therapy nonprofit.</p></div> <div class="elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title" aria-selected="false" data-tab="3" role="tab" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-1013" aria-expanded="false">2024 Honorees</div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-1013" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="3" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1013" tabindex="0" hidden="hidden"><h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>2024 Honorees</strong></span></h1> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Carole Albright, Law Firm Carolinas</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Lesley Albritton, Legal Aid of North Carolina</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Season Atkinson, Tatum and Atkinson</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Kristen Bateman Leis, Parker Poe</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Suzanne Bereis, Grubb Properties</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Glenda Bernhardt, Freedom School Partners</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Janet Ward Black, Ward Black Law</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Melanie Black Dubis, Parker Poe</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Adrienne S. Blocker, DeMayo Law Firm</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Andrea Chomakos, Bank OZK</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Ashley Cooper, Cooper McCain Real Estate Valuation and Consultation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Kelly Dempsey, Fox Rothschild</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Taylor Dewberry, Smith Anderson Law Firm</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Jayme Downey, NextHome Paramount</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Michelle Duprey, Council for Children’s Rights</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Melissa Essary, Campbell University School of Law</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Faith Fickling-Alvarez, State of North Carolina</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Charleszetta Smith Ford, Better Bodies 4 Us</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Geri Hopkins, Skyla Credit Union</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Erin Hucks, North Carolina Judicial Branch, Union County District 30</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Lacey M. Johnson, Designbar</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Lori Keeton, Law Offices of Lori Keeton</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Mitchell Kelling, </span><span data-contrast="none">Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Jessica Lackey, Jessica Lackey Consulting</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Kim Lanphear, Apparo</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Melissa Owens Lassiter, Office of Administrative Hearings</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Kimberly Marston, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Larissa Mervin, Legal Aid of North Carolina</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Maryam Meseha, Pierson Ferdinand</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Stephanie Moore, NINE dot ARTS</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Laura Noble, The Noble Law Firm</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Nesha Pai, Pai CPA</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Emily Pillars, PWC</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Brittany Pinkham, Judicial Standards Commission</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Donna Rascoe, Cranfill Sumner </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Alayna Robst, HNTB Corporation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Erin Santos-Primis, Isabella Santos Foundation</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Abigail Seymour, Camino Law</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Fahnie Shaw, Communities In Schools</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Victoria Sprague, Turner Construction Company</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Dr. Amii Steele, Levine Children’s Hospital</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Raquishela Stewart, City of Charlotte</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Kristi Straw, Lighthouse Leadership Consultants</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Nikki Thornton, MECA Commercial Real Estate</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Angie Vincent-Hamacher, Robinson Bradshaw</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Rico Wagner, Desert Rose women’s ministry</span><span 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data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p> <p style="text-align: center"><span data-contrast="none">Sarah Williams, Studio Works</span></p></div> <div class="elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title" aria-selected="false" data-tab="4" role="tab" tabindex="-1" aria-controls="elementor-tab-content-1014" aria-expanded="false">Past Honorees</div> <div id="elementor-tab-content-1014" class="elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix" data-tab="4" role="tabpanel" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1014" tabindex="0" hidden="hidden"><div id="stcpDiv"><h1 style="text-align: center"><span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>2023 Honorees</strong></span></h1><p> </p><p style="text-align: center">Ashley Adams, Live Nation Entertainment</p><p style="text-align: center">Monica Allen, Mecklenburg County</p><p style="text-align: center">Kerry-ann Archer, Wells Fargo</p><p 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