Chris Brook

North Carolina attorney and law professor. Former Judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Double Tar Heel. Georgia born, Carolina raised.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Today is my final day as a judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, with my 95th, 96th, and 97th opinions coming out this morning. It has been the honor of my professional life to serve our state on the court. (1/)

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

“In a world full of division, what makes those few years of service so important? Serving something bigger than yourself.”

Powerful Veterans Day words today from Air Force Colonel (and former Judge) Brooke Schmidly. Thank you to all who have served.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

So fun to spend this weekend at Egyptfest Raleigh w/ my friend @JudgeHauter (& many new friends)! Learned tons about Egyptian culture & am so full I won’t eat for days. A special thanks to all who shared so much about the rich history & traditions of the Coptic Orthodox Church.

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Not a lot better than introducing a fantastic former @NCCULAW student to the bar before she is sworn in. But doing so before one of my role models for professionalism, Judge @HSPendergrass, makes it even sweeter. Welcome to our noble profession, Donna Dodson!

[Anita Earls @Anita_Earls]

It is the honor of my life to be elected to serve another term of the Supreme Court. I am so grateful to everyone who worked so hard to make this victory possible. Thank you for your trust, North Carolina!

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

North Carolina, today is Election Day.

If you are registered to vote, grab your ID and make your plan to vote at your before polls close at 7:30 PM.

Find your Election Day voting location: https://t.co/eaGXQggauJ

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

One day left! And a beautiful one to spend canvassing for great candidates with @DownHome_NC (and, yes, still some boss Halloween on display).

If you haven’t voted yet, Tuesday is your day. And don’t forget the judges—Justice @Anita_Earls and Judges Arrowood, Hampson & Walczyk!

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Great discussing civil rights litigation in state and federal courts with my friends
Matt Ballew and @Omgitstrent. Thanks to @WFULawSchool and the @NCAJ_
New Lawyers Division for having us and for the spirited discussion!

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Let’s do this, y’all! Early vote from now through Halloween. (And, yes, please also keep in mind my (not so) subliminal photo message.)

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Thanks to my former @NCCULAW
students Victoria Rushin and Harrison Do for having me on their all-star Women in the Law panel featuring Justice @AllisonJRiggs and Judges Doretta Walker, Dorothy Hairston Mitchell, and Shamieka LaCher Rhinehart. An amazing conversation!

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Early in-person voting starts tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, in North Carolina. Make a plan to vote and don’t forget the judicial candidates on your statewide ballot!

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Another weekend on the move! Rep. @ClyburnSC06 firing up the @orangedemsnc Saturday morning to an evening with friends at the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Legends & Legacy Gala to the Mint Museum on Sunday.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Jan Allen was a hero, fighting for progressive causes & to elect pro-choice women. Thanks to @LilliansList for celebrating her legacy & honoring those—Justice @AllisonJRiggs, Senator
@DivaMurdock & Representative @PratherForNC—carrying it forward w/ the Jan Allen Courage Award.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

What a treat moderating a panel of stars—Judges Joal Broun, Dorothy Hairston Mitchell, Alyson Grine & @TobyHampson4NC—discussing how courts impact people’s lives. Anybody who thinks we can’t have courts that reflect the strengths of our state missed out on the panel yesterday!

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Honored to join @UNChumanities and @unc_law Professors Michael Gerhardt, @jain_eisha, and Eric Muller to talk about the federal Supreme Court (and the increasing importance of state courts). Hard to think of a better time with the 26-27 SCOTUS term starting next week!

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

What a weekend! Firing up Stokes Co. Dems? Check! Supporting Dem judicial candidates on ballot this fall at Carrboro cookout? Check! Celebrating those making our community better at Justice Center Defenders of Justice & Bourbon & Bow ties hosted by @zackhawkinsnc? Check & check!

[Allison Riggs @AllisonJRiggs]

The latest state budget cut off IOLTA funding (not tax dollars, a program of the State Bar) for Legal Aid and many civil legal services for low income NCians.  This week, incredible women attorneys in Raleigh gathered to raise money for @LegalAidNC because we know that the 3,184 domestic violence protective orders secured in 2025 with civil legal aid grants from the NC IOLTA program *saved women's lives* - it was an honor to join the Top 50 Women Super Lawyers in this effort.

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

In honor of Dolly Parton’s life and work, it is an honor to proclaim 9/25 “9 to 5 Day – or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day of Reading.”

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has helped millions of children discover the joy of reading, including more than 240,000 children across North Carolina. Her generosity has also made a difference for families in western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Dolly has left an incredible mark on our state and on generations of children, and it’s an honor to recognize her legacy.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

Always a blast to join friends old and new celebrating the #LGBTQ community at the Equality North Carolina Gala. Great event and well done, Eliazar Posada-Orozco and Equality team!

[Governor Josh Stein @NC_Governor]

Wishing all those observing Yom Kippur a meaningful day of reflection, prayer, and renewal.

May you have a peaceful and meaningful fast and a good and blessed year.

[Chris Brook @JudgeChrisBrook]

The North Carolina Mock Trial Program is awesome—giving high school students from across the state a chance to hone their powers of persuasion. So it was a treat to wish them luck (especially the Broughton High team!) and say a few words at the kick-off of their 2026-27 season.