Much of Hoffman’s time is spent on pro bono work. As part of New York’s legalization legislation, some marijuana charges were automatically expunged while others require a motion of application to the relevant court. “If you’re a client who’s in jail, you don’t get a bill from me,” he said.(Photo: AP/Diane Bondareff for Carolina Alumni Review)
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When New York legalized recreational use of marijuana, lawyer Jeffrey Hoffman ’92 (’98 JD) found his calling. by Paul Wachter Up until March 31, 2021, Jeffrey Hoffman ’92 (’98 JD) had a varied career as a lawyer and…
Love, love, love — all psychology Professor Sara Algoe needs is love. And she sees plenty of it. For the past 14 years, this self-professed people watcher has invited thousands of couples — old, young, Black, white, straight, gay — to… read more
The March/April 2024 issue of the Carolina Alumni Review features Taller Far Than a Tall Man, an article on the contributions of Eric Montross ’94 in the classroom. Here are clips from a talk Montross gave Aug. 30, 2022, to students in Tim… read more
Even before Dan Fesperman ’77 became a novelist, he knew how to find a story. He knew how to set a scene and how to craft a narrative with clarity and flair. And he already knew how to write. The newsroom had been his teacher, and before… read more
Daniel Bard ’07, who had been one of UNC’s most dominant pitchers, suddenly lost his ability to throw — and seemingly, his major league career. He didn’t make a comeback until he learned to accept who he is. by Anna Katherine Clemmons In… read more
Derb Carter ’75, a behind-the-scenes hero of the environmental movement, has spent decades fighting to protect the natural world. by Melba Newsome Kemp Burdette is one of North Carolina’s best-known naturalists and environmentalists. He also… read more
Lewis Black ’70 thought writing plays was his future, until he realized it wasn’t. by Claire Cusick ’21 (MA) On a Friday evening in November, Lewis Black ’70 sat inside his tour bus parked on South Mangum Street next to the Durham… read more
Kristin Acquavella ’93 is one of 22 active female admirals in the U.S. Navy. To get there, she relied on what she learned while winning four national soccer championships at Carolina. By Tim Crothers ’86 She played… read more
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Berkley Hudson ’03 (PhD) was obsessed with preserving decades-old photographs that uncovered the truth about his hometown. Now they’re part of UNC’s Southern Historical Collection. by Janine Latus This is a story of two… read more