The annual 2025 Spring Public Defender Conference convened Wednesday, May 7, in Winston-Salem. Emily Byrum, APD from Defender District 15, was this year’s recipient of the NC Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul Newby’s Award for Professionalism, given this year by James “Jimbo” Perry. The Hon. Judge Mary Ann Tally was in attendance to receive the … Continue reading 2025 Spring PD Conference Highlights