NCABL is pleased to share information about the 20th Annual Romallus O. Murphy CLE Seminar, taking place on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in High Point. The program will be offered in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual attendance available.
Honoring the Legacy of Romallus O. Murphy
For twenty years, this CLE has honored the legacy of Romallus O. Murphy, a pioneering North Carolina attorney and longtime civil rights advocate who devoted much of his legal career to advancing equality and protecting the rights of African Americans. A 1956 graduate of the UNC School of Law, Murphy became deeply involved in civil rights litigation and served for decades in leadership with the North Carolina NAACP, including its Legal Redress Committee. His legal work included challenges involving voting rights, electoral representation, and racial discrimination. His career exemplified the important role lawyers can play in advancing justice and protecting constitutional rights.
That legacy remains particularly relevant today. This year’s seminar will bring together legal scholars, litigators, and advocates to examine critical civil and political rights issues affecting minority and underserved communities across North Carolina.
The 2026 program will feature five workshops:
- Veterans’ Rights and Protection
- Developments in Police Misconduct Claims
- Artificial Intelligence and Technology Concerns That Impact Civil Rights Organizations
- Protecting Voters’ Rights and Participation
- Estate Preparation and Administration
Presenters include faculty from the North Carolina Central University School of Law and attorneys and advocates working directly in these areas. We are especially pleased that longtime NCABL member and NCCU School of Law Professor Irving Joyner will provide opening and closing remarks for this year’s program.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Friday, September 25, 2026
9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In Person:
Congdon Yards
410 W. English Road
High Point, NC 27262
Virtual Option:
A Zoom link will be provided to registered participants before the program.
The seminar qualifies for 5 hours of CLE credit. Participants are responsible for the applicable North Carolina State Bar CLE fee.
The CLE is being held in conjunction with the 83rd North Carolina NAACP State Convention, but you do not have to be registered for the State Convention to attend the CLE. Pre-registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance.
Please see the attached program and registration form for the complete agenda, presenter information, and registration details.
We encourage NCABL members and friends to participate in this longstanding program and continue the tradition of learning, advocacy, and service that the Romallus O. Murphy CLE represents.
