Ralph Frasier Jr.
Ralph Frasier Jr. Board of Governors
Ralph Kennedy Frasier, Jr. is a founding partner at Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, specializing in criminal, traffic, wrongful death, and personal injury law. A Hampton University and NCCU Law graduate, he serves on multiple boards, mentors attorneys, and invests in small businesses. Frasier is a devoted father and community leader.
Trey Ellis
Trey EllisBoard of Governors
Trey Ellis, Solicitor General Fellow at the NC Department of Justice, is a UNC Chapel Hill Law graduate and former Student Bar Association President. A Vanderbilt alum, he played Division I football and was a four-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member. He is also a dedicated mentor and leader in his community.
James Whitaker
James WhitakerBoard of Governors
James Whitaker, a law clerk for Judge Allegra Collins at the NC Court of Appeals, graduated cum laude from NCCU School of Law in 2024. A former teacher and site coordinator, his father’s wrongful conviction inspired his legal career. He holds degrees from NC A&T and Georgetown University.

Robyn Hicks-Guinn
Robyn Hicks-GuinnBoard of Governors
Robyn Hicks-Guinn, founder of Hicks-Guinn Law, PLLC, specializes in estate planning, probate, guardianship, and corporate counsel. A former law clerk to Justice Cheri Beasley, she chairs the Mecklenburg County Bar Estates Section. An NCCU Law graduate, she mentors attorneys and enjoys triathlons, cooking, and traveling.
Larissa S. Williamson
Larissa S. WilliamsonBoard of Governors
Larissa S. Williamson, ESQ, Durham County Attorney and the first woman in the role, advises the Board of Commissioners and oversees legal matters. A former Special Deputy Attorney General, she has 21+ years of legal experience in criminal, labor, and employment law. An NCCU graduate, she enjoys international travel and her two beloved dogs.