Tanisha Palvia serves as moderator of federal magistrate judge panel at NCBA CLE

Moore & Van Allen (MVA) Litigation Member Tanisha Palvia served as moderator for a panel of federal magistrate judges at the 2024 NCBA Criminal Justice Section Annual Program (titled: A 360° View of Criminal Justice) held on January 19. The panel included Judge W. Carleton Metcalf of the Western District of North Carolina, Judge Joi Elizabeth Peake of the Middle District of North Carolina, and Judge Kimberly A. Swank of the Eastern District of North Carolina. Palvia discussed with the judges their numerous responsibilities, how the districts vary in their practices, and tips for attorneys on practicing in the judges’ respective districts. Palvia and Rob Heroy of Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Levine & Greene organized the Annual Criminal Justice Program, which provided attorneys in attendance with 6 hours of continuing learning education credit and qualifies for NC State Bar Criminal Law Specialization.