North Carolina Advocates For

Raleigh, NC · Founded 1994

Nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to protecting civil rights through education and advocacy

Primary audience
Legal professionals
Work area
Professional association
Topic
Civil justice advocacy
Contact
John McCabe
Website Contact

About Organization

North Carolina Advocates for Justice serves as a professional association for attorneys and legal professionals working to protect individual rights in North Carolina. Based in Raleigh, NC, the organization operates with 10 employees and reported $2.7 million in revenue in 2021. Founded in 1994, it provides continuing legal education, legislative advocacy, and community building for trial lawyers.

What They Focus On

Legal Education

Providing continuing legal education and professional development programs for trial lawyers on civil litigation and practice skills

Civil Justice Advocacy

Protecting access to courts and civil justice system through legislative monitoring, advocacy, and policy engagement in North Carolina

Professional Community

Building connections among trial lawyers through committees, governance opportunities, networking events, and diversity and inclusion initiatives

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$2.7M

+14.1% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$2.8M

+35.9% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$7.6M

-8.7% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

10

-9.1% vs 2020

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2021 $2,709,207 $2,778,456 $7,605,799 10
2020 $2,375,016 $2,045,081 $8,333,036 11
2019 $1,643,904 $1,178,482 $6,970,356 15
2018 $1,905,591 $1,586,666 $6,740,511 13
2017 $1,971,011 $1,464,424 $6,392,891 16

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Member Engagement

    Trial lawyers join committees focused on education, legislation, membership, and legal affairs

  • 02

    Education Delivery

    Continuing legal education seminars and training programs on civil litigation and trial practice

  • 03

    Legislative Monitoring

    Track and advocate on bills affecting civil justice and consumer protection in North Carolina

  • 04

    Community Building

    Foster connections among legal professionals through governance, events, and professional development opportunities

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by North Carolina Advocates For

Legal Education Programs

Continuing legal education courses and training for attorneys on civil litigation, trial practice, and legal developments

Legislative Advocacy

Monitors and advocates on legislation affecting civil justice, consumer protection, and access to courts in North Carolina

Professional Community

Networking and mentorship opportunities for trial lawyers through committees, events, and governance participation

Diversity and Inclusion

Programs to promote equity and inclusion within the legal profession through dedicated committee work and initiatives

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind North Carolina Advocates For.

John McCabe

John McCabe

Past President Appointed by the President and AAJ State Delegate*
1 hrs/week
Shannon Leskin

Shannon Leskin

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $83,000
Amanda Mingo

Amanda Mingo

Governor
1 hrs/week
Ann Ochsner

Ann Ochsner

Legislative
1 hrs/week
Anna Kalarites

Anna Kalarites

Legislative Vice President
1 hrs/week
Brad Smith

Brad Smith

Governor
1 hrs/week
David Sherlin

David Sherlin

Governor
1 hrs/week
Elizabeth Poisson

Elizabeth Poisson

Legal Affairs Vice President
1 hrs/week
Jeremy Wilson

Jeremy Wilson

Governor
1 hrs/week
Jon Moore

Jon Moore

PAC Chair
1 hrs/week
Karonnie Truzy

Karonnie Truzy

AAJ Minority Caucus Delegate*
1 hrs/week
Kevin Bunn

Kevin Bunn

Immediate Past President
1 hrs/week
Kristen Dewar

Kristen Dewar

At-Large
1 hrs/week
Paige Pahlke

Paige Pahlke

Governor
1 hrs/week
Rachel Matesic

Rachel Matesic

Governor
1 hrs/week
Scott Harris

Scott Harris

AAJ State Delegate*
1 hrs/week
Carma Henson

Carma Henson

President
Jason Orndoff

Jason Orndoff

President-elect
Drew Culler

Drew Culler

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Vice President
Lauren O. Newton

Lauren O. Newton

Education Vice President and AAJ Governor*
Sheila Chavis

Sheila Chavis

Membership Vice President
Doug Abrams

Doug Abrams

AAJ Governor*
Melissa Abrams

Melissa Abrams

AAJ Board Revitalization Governor*
Helen Baddour

Helen Baddour

Kristen Beightol

Kristen Beightol

Michele Cybulski

Michele Cybulski

Nichad Davis

Nichad Davis

Allison Garren

Allison Garren

Lindsey Granados

Lindsey Granados

Gagan Gupta

Gagan Gupta

Christopher Heaney

Christopher Heaney

Lauren McAndrew

Lauren McAndrew

JK Moser

JK Moser

Joel Rhine

Joel Rhine

Patrick Wallace

Patrick Wallace

VJ

Valerie Johnson

President-El
1 hrs/week
KC

Kim Crouch

Executive Di
Full-time
Compensation: $274,285
AR

Anabel Rosa

Governor
1 hrs/week
AB

Andrew Banzhoff

Membership V
1 hrs/week
BE

Bartina Edwards

Governor
1 hrs/week
BV

Blia Vang

Governor
1 hrs/week
CM

Charles Monnett

Aaj Governor
1 hrs/week
DJ

Darrin Jordan

Governor
1 hrs/week
DH

David Henson

Immediate Pa
1 hrs/week
DA

Douglas Abrams

Aaj Governor
1 hrs/week
JM

John Moser

Governor
1 hrs/week
KM

Kevin Murphy

Governor
1 hrs/week
KW

Kimberly White

Education Vi
1 hrs/week
MP

Manisha Patel

Governor
1 hrs/week
MA

Margaret Abrams

Aaj State De
1 hrs/week
MS

Mark Sumwalt

Past Preside
1 hrs/week
MH

Meredith Hinton

Governor
1 hrs/week
MA

Michael Adkins

Governor
1 hrs/week
MM

Miranda Mills

Governor
1 hrs/week
NP

Nina Pirrotti

Governor
1 hrs/week
SW

Starr Ward

Governor
1 hrs/week
WG

William Goldfarb

Aaj State De
1 hrs/week

Milestones

1994

Organization Founded

1994

North Carolina Advocates for Justice established to support trial lawyers and protect civil rights

April 1995

IRS Recognition

April 1995

Received tax-exempt status recognition from the Internal Revenue Service as a professional association

2019

Revenue Growth Period

2019

Began three-year period of significant revenue growth from $1.6 million to $2.7 million

2021

Record Revenue

2021

Reached $2.7 million in annual revenue while maintaining strong member engagement and programming

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

LN
Lauren Newton Aaj Board Re 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$375K

Highest Paid

$292K

Kim Crouch

Compensated Officers

2

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kim Crouch Executive Di $274,285 $18,206 $292,491 40
Shannon Leskin Interim EXEC $83,000 — $83,000 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$178K

Total Forgiven

$179K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

9

Loan Details 1 loan

$177,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $179,100 100%
Approved May 29, 2021
Lender Mechanics & Farmers Bank
Jobs Reported 9
Forgiven On Apr 28, 2022

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Contact

Get in touch with North Carolina Advocates For

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(919) 832-1413

Social

Visit Website
701 Corporate Center Drive Ste 450 Raleigh, NC 27607