Dear Colleagues,

The North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers is pleased to share an opportunity to participate in the Academy of Trial Lawyers Diversity Trial Advocacy Program, sponsored by the Academy of Trial Lawyers.

NCABL member Attorney Brian Beverly has extended an invitation for interested participants.

Attached to this email, you will find:

  • The official invitation, and
  • A prior press release from the 2024 Diversity Trial Advocacy Program held in Toronto, which is provided to give insight into the scope, structure, and experience participants can expect at next year’s training.

We encourage you to review both attachments carefully.

About the Program

This intensive trial advocacy program is designed to provide participants with hands-on courtroom experience, advanced litigation training, and direct feedback from experienced trial lawyers and judges. Participants can expect:

  • Practical instruction in trial strategy, witness examination, and evidentiary issues
  • Small-group, skills-based training with individualized feedback
  • A rigorous, immersive learning environment focused on excellence in advocacy
  • Meaningful networking with seasoned litigators committed to advancing diversity in the profession

This program is particularly well-suited for attorneys seeking to sharpen their trial skills, expand courtroom confidence, and prepare for increasingly complex litigation matters.

How to Express Interest

Those who wish to participate must respond directly to Attorney Brian Beverly no later than January 30, 2026.

Contact Information:

Brian Beverly, Esq.
Brian.Beverly@youngmoorelaw.com

Please note that responses must be sent directly to Attorney Beverly by the deadline to be considered.

We strongly encourage NCABL members who are interested in trial advocacy, professional development, and high-level litigation training to take advantage of this opportunity.

Sincerely,

Kimberly A. Moore
President
North Carolina Association of Black Lawyers