Public Law for the Public's Lawyers

I lead the planning for Public Law for the Public’s Lawyers (PLPL). The course addresses issues relevant to attorneys who work in or with North Carolina state government. That means a focus on legislative branch and executive branch information and issues, typically. We usually offer the program in the fall and plan for 12 hours of CLE. This year’s offering will be entirely online, via Zoom, over three days.  We will offer post-event recordings for viewing as well.

The availability of videos after the event will be different than in previous years. In previous years, we held events that you could attend where the program was replayed as a video. For this year, the program will be available as on-demand videos for individualized viewing from your own work station after the event.

2025 Public Law for the Public's Lawyers 

On-demand videos will be available for purchase Nov. 12, 2025 - Jan. 31, 2026. 

Additional information

As noted above, this will be a virtual program, offered over several days with 12 hours of CLE. 

CLE Breakdown

1 Technology Hour

1 Professional Well-Being Hour

2 Ethics Hours

8 General Hours 

Attendees: Members of the legislative staff, as well as other lawyers working for and with the state, local government, and the university system.

 

  • Online
    October 29 - 31, 2025

    $185 for Public Attorneys

    $300 for Private Attorneys

    Registration and payment for this course grants access for a single attendee. In order to register a group of attendees, please register each person individually. If you have questions, please contact our registration office at registration@sog.unc.edu or 919.966.4414.

2025 Public Law for the Public's Lawyer Agenda

To receive CLE credit, individuals must register for the course. Upon completion, the program manager will submit your hours to the NC Bar.

If you miss any sessions and still want to receive credit, please reach out to the program manager to make arrangements. However, if you do not require the full 12 hours of CLE, complete the Partial Credit Form and email it to the program manager

 

SLIDES FROM THIS FALL'S COURSE WILL BE POSTED AS THEY ARE RECEIVED. 

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Legal Ethics, the Murdaugh Murders, and The Devil at His Elbow - Shea Denning

Immunities for Government Officials: What You Need to Know - Becca Fisher-Gabbard

Anti-discrimination Law Under the Second Trump Administration: Executive Orders, DEI, and More - Diane Juffras

The Adult Protection Network and Multidisciplinary Teams - Meredith Smith

 

Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025

Supreme Court Review and Preview - Joe Hyde & Jeff Welty

Calm in the Midst of Chaos - Candace Hoffman

- Additional NC Lawyer Assistance Program Resources 

Open Meetings and Closed Sessions: What You Need to Know - Kristina Wilson

Digital Dragnets - Jeff Welty

 

Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

Mischief Managed: Taking Control of Your Inbox - Catherine Sanders Reach

The Law and Finance of Sports Betting in NC - Chris McLaughlin

The Changing Landscape of the [Un]Authorized Practice of Law - Ellen Murphy

Litigation Over the Riggs Seat on the Supreme Court in NC: What Happened and What It Means for the Future - Bob Joyce

 

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For all registration questions, resetting passwords, or login issues please contact:

Dale Zuckert

Assistant Registrar
919.966.4414
For questions regarding course details, including location, schedule, materials, and continuing education credits, please contact:

Bryan Matthews

Program Manager, Law and Finance Group
Professor of Public Law and Government; Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs