Cumberland County Commissioner Glenn B. Adams, Sr. has been appointed to a prestigious 13-member commission tasked with shaping the future of the North Carolina Central University (NCCU) School of Law. The commission, announced by NCCU Chancellor Karrie G. Dixon on Dec. 23, 2024, will set the agenda for the continued development and innovation of the law school, which has a proud legacy of providing access to legal education for North Carolinians.

Adams, as attorney and partner at Adams, Burge, and Boughman PLLC, of Fayetteville, has long been an advocate for education and legal excellence. In addition to his law practice, Adams is a former member of the NCCU Board of Trustees and has a deep understanding of the institution’s goals and values.

"I am honored to join this distinguished group of legal leaders in helping to guide the future of the NCCU School of Law," said Commissioner Adams in a press release. "This law school has been a transformative force in the legal community, and I am excited to collaborate to ensure its continued success and growth in providing exceptional legal education."

The commission, which will be chaired by Raymond C. Pierce, former dean of the NCCU School of Law and current president of the Southern Education Foundation, will examine a wide range of areas including American Bar Association requirements, admissions standards, curricula, student success and bar passage rates. The group is set to begin its work in January 2025, with an initial report expected by May 2025.

Adams’ appointment highlights his commitment to improving the quality of education and legal practice in North Carolina. His role on this important commission further reinforces his dedication to the betterment of our community and the future of legal education in the state.

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