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Employment Law Counsel Opening
Employment Law Counsel Opening
By Candice Brown, Esq., GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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I'm so proud of this young man...what a great opportunity at The Paley Center for Media! Hunter thoroughly enjoyed his summer in NYC…
I'm so proud of this young man...what a great opportunity at The Paley Center for Media! Hunter thoroughly enjoyed his summer in NYC…
Liked by Candice Brown, Esq., GPHR, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Member Board of Directors
Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- Present 1 year 1 month
Arts and Culture
Reynolda—as a museum, garden, and historic country estate—connects people with the beauty and complexity of the American story through the integration of art, learning, and nature. We cultivate experiences and environments that foster belonging.
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Member Board of Directors; Authors in Schools Volunteer
Bookmarks
- Present 2 years 7 months
Arts and Culture
Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit that cultivates community by bringing people of all ages together with books and authors who educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain.
In addition to my service on the board, I volunteer as a member of the Authors in Schools team, I support efforts to bring authors and illustrators to classrooms in local schools and community groups in the Piedmont Triad in an effort to improve youth literacy rates in our community by inspiring students to read…Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit that cultivates community by bringing people of all ages together with books and authors who educate, inspire, challenge, and entertain.
In addition to my service on the board, I volunteer as a member of the Authors in Schools team, I support efforts to bring authors and illustrators to classrooms in local schools and community groups in the Piedmont Triad in an effort to improve youth literacy rates in our community by inspiring students to read and write. -
Advisory Board Member
REACH Women's Network
- Present 4 years 1 month
Economic Empowerment
The REACH Women's Network seeks to advance economic development and promote gender equity by elevating the collective voice and influence of women in the workplace. As an organization, we strive to Recognize, Encourage, Advance, and Connect women. Our members REACH over to each other,
REACH up in our careers, REACH out to the community, and REACH back to other women on the journey.
Panelist for popular "Pink Couch" Series sponsored by REACH Womens' Network:
"Women Working While…The REACH Women's Network seeks to advance economic development and promote gender equity by elevating the collective voice and influence of women in the workplace. As an organization, we strive to Recognize, Encourage, Advance, and Connect women. Our members REACH over to each other,
REACH up in our careers, REACH out to the community, and REACH back to other women on the journey.
Panelist for popular "Pink Couch" Series sponsored by REACH Womens' Network:
"Women Working While Parenting During a Pandemic" October 6, 2020
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Member, Age Group Advisor, Winston-Salem Chapter
Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
- Present 5 years 3 months
Children
Jack and Jill of American is a mother membership organization focused on improving the lives of children in the communities they serve. Chapters plans annual programming activities for member children guided under a general five point programmatic thrust: cultural awareness, educational development, health, civic and social/recreational areas. Chapters serve the community through service projects, and through educational and advocacy initiatives, promote the public awareness and interests of…
Jack and Jill of American is a mother membership organization focused on improving the lives of children in the communities they serve. Chapters plans annual programming activities for member children guided under a general five point programmatic thrust: cultural awareness, educational development, health, civic and social/recreational areas. Chapters serve the community through service projects, and through educational and advocacy initiatives, promote the public awareness and interests of children including child development, child growth, child quality of life, child care and the promotion of children’s rights.
Roles held:
Lead, "My Voice, My Story" Event in partnership with Bookmarks (February 2024)
Community Service Committee (2023 - present)
Strategic Planning Committee (2023 - present)
Age Group Advisor (2020-present)
Tots- 2020-2021; 2021-22; 2022-2023 Playmates - 2021-22; 2022-23; 2023-2024 -
Member, Winston-Salem (NC) Chapter
The Links, Incorporated
- Present 11 years 3 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry.
Chapter Level Leadership Roles held:
Social Media Administrator - August 2013 - 2017
Parliamentarian - 2015-2016
Public Relations/Technology chair - August 2015 -…The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other people of African ancestry.
Chapter Level Leadership Roles held:
Social Media Administrator - August 2013 - 2017
Parliamentarian - 2015-2016
Public Relations/Technology chair - August 2015 - 2017
Arts Facet Chair - August 2020- August 2023
Foundation Representative - August 2023 - present
Area Level Leadership Roles:
Strategic Planning Chair (2015-2017); Focus News Editor (2017) · Jul 2015 - Dec 2017
Coordinate strategic planning efforts for all chapters of The Links, Incorporated within the Southern Area; serve as a member of the National Strategic Planning Team for The Links, Incorporated. Additionally, served as the news editor for the Southern Area magazine, The Focus; member of Southern Area Communications Team
National: Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute, Cohort VII -
Member (Phi Omega Chapter, 2001-present; Mu Omicron Omega 1998-2001; Theta Pi 1995-1998)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- Present 28 years 8 months
Civil Rights and Social Action
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA), an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. The organization's primary focus is to be of service to all mankind. The current administration achieves this objective through the following five organizational thrusts: Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated ® (AKA), an international service organization, was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American college-educated women. The organization's primary focus is to be of service to all mankind. The current administration achieves this objective through the following five organizational thrusts: Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice, and Uplift Our Local Community.
Leadership Roles held:
Chapter President (Phi Omega, Theta Pi)
Chair,Internal Leadership for External Service (Phi Omega)
Honors & Awards
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Black Business Ink "Power 100"
Black Business Ink Magazine
The Power 100 Awards recognizes 100 of the most influential leaders from across North Carolina in a variety of sectors, including educators, healthcare professionals, politicians, clergy, and other professions and organizations.
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YWCA "Women of Vision" Emerging Leader Award
YWCA of Winston-Salem
The YWCA Women of Vision awards recognize extraordinary women who have harnessed their knowledge, creativity and leadership for the betterment of the community.
Video feature:
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Leaders in the Law Honoree
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
“Leaders in the Law” is an annual award that celebrates those lawyers who are setting the standard for other lawyers. Leaders’ accomplishments include outstanding contributions to the practice of law in North Carolina, significant achievements through the practice of law, leadership in improving the justice system, acting as role models and mentors, and making essential contributions to North Carolina’s legal community and/or the community at large
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Business North Carolina Legal Elite "Young Guns"
Business North Carolina Magazine
Awarded by Business North Carolina, the award honors lawyers chosen by their peers for outstanding contributions to the profession. The "Young Gun" category recognizes awardees under 40
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"40 under 40" Recognition
Triad Business Journal
Honorees were selected from a competitive group of nominees, and represent a group of leaders who are making great contributions to the region via their workplaces and/or their communities all before the age of 40.
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NC Bar Association Citizen Lawyer Award
North Carolina Bar Association
The Citizen Lawyer Award was established to recognize and thank lawyers who, in addition to their legal work, exemplify the ideals of a citizen lawyer by volunteering their time for worthy community or civic causes to improve the quality of life of those in their local or statewide communities. This award recognizes role models who inspire other lawyers to invest their time and talents in service-oriented activities
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Business North Carolina Legal Elite "Young Guns"
Business North Carolina Magazine
Awarded by Business North Carolina, the award honors lawyers chosen by their peers for outstanding contributions to the profession. The "Young Gun" category recognizes awardees under 40
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Oustanding Recent Graduate Award
University of North Carolina School of Law Alumni Association
The UNC Law Alumni Association established the Outstanding Recent Graduate Award in 2002 to annually recognize a recent graduate for achievements that have brought credit to the school, the legal profession or society. The recipient must be a graduate of UNC School of Law within the past 10 years and must demonstrate one or more of the following:
*Accomplishments within the legal profession
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Triad Women in Business Award Recipient
Triad Business Journal
Presented by the Triad Business Journal., this annual award features businesswomen in the Triad for accomplishments within their industries and the wider business community.
Organizations
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North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center
Advisory Board Member
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Society for Human Resource Management
Member
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North Carolina Bar Association
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- PresentCo-editor, Labor & Employment Newsletter (2011-2012) Board of Governors -2005-08; Exec Committee, Nominating Chair Minorities in the Profession Committee, 2001-2010; Chair, 2003-06; Minority Corporate Counsel Program Chair, 2004-present Joint Diversity Taskforce - Co-chair, Leadership Academy Endowment Committee Corporate Counsel Section - Council Member, CLE Committee
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Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina
Member, Board of Directors
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Novant Health Triad Region Board of Trustees
Member, Board of Trustees
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Hospice & Palliative CareCenter Board of Directors
Member, Board of Directors, 2008 – 2013, 2016 -2018;
-CEO Search Committee, Executive Committee, Personnel Committee (Chair, 2010-2013); Community representative to personnel committee, 2014
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UNC Kenan-Flagler Alumni Council
Board of Directors
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Senior Services of Forsyth County
Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Personnel Committee Chair
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