The North Carolina State Bar
Board of Legal Specialization
The James E. Cross, Jr. Leadership Award
Nominations for this award are accepted from members of the North Carolina State Bar who have worked closely
with the nominee. The award is presented to a certified specialist who has taken an active leadership role in his/her
practice area through presentations at CLE seminars, scholarly writings, participation in groundbreaking cases, or
service to an established professional organization.
Nominations forms are due by March 31, 2016.
Date: ________________
1. Information about the Nominee
Name: ________________________________________________
Business Address: _________________________________________________________
Firm: ___________________________________________________________________
Certification area: ___________________________________ Year: ________________
2. Information about the person completing this form:
Nominated by: __________________________________ Phone: __________________
Relationship to Nominee: _______________________________ State Bar #: ___________
3. Please describe any relevant CLE presentations, scholarly writings, etc.:
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4. Please describe his/her leadership role in the practice area:
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(Please attach more paper if necessary)
Return completed form to: Lanice Heidbrink, The North Carolina State Bar, PO Box 25908, Raleigh, NC 27611 or
email to
lheidbrink@ncbar.gov
or fax to: 919-719-9271