EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Sept. 4, 2023) ÔÇô Fifteen North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University alumni were honored during this yearÔÇÖs 20th anniversary Black Business Ink Power 100 Awards Ceremony.

The Power 100 Awards Ceremony 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. 

N.C. A&TÔÇÖs alumni honorees were:

• Adrian O. Baker ÔÇÿ93, Vice President, Food Lion LLC
• Camille Banks-Prince ÔÇÿ98, District Court Judge, Forsyth County District Court
• Natalie Brown ÔÇÿ94, Senior Director, Ally Financial
• Lora Cubbage ÔÇÖ03, Superior Court Judge, Guilford County Superior Court
• Willie Deese ÔÇÿ77, Retired Executive Vice President and CEO, Merck Manufacturing Division
• Henry E. Frye Sr. ÔÇÿ53, Retired Chief Justice, N.C. Supreme Court
• Shirley T. Frye ÔÇÿ53, Retired Corporate Executive, A&T and WFMY-TV
• Kimberly Gatling ÔÇÿ96, Partner/Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Fox Rothschild LLP
• Brian L. James ÔÇÿ94, Chief of Police, UNC Chapel Hill
• Harold L. Martin Sr. ÔÇÖ73 & ÔÇÿ75, Chancellor, A&T
• Ronald Penny ÔÇÿ74, Secretary of Revenue, State of North Carolina
• Hilda Pinnix-Ragland ÔÇÿ77, Managing Partner, AHK Global Resource
• Dmitri Stockton ÔÇÿ86, Retired President and CEO, GE Asset Management
• Gerald L. Walden Jr. ÔÇÿ96, Vice President/Deputy General Counsel, The Fresh Market
• Goldie Frinks Wells, Ed.D. ÔÇÿ77 and ÔÇÿ86, Councilwoman, Greensboro City Council

ÔÇ£ItÔÇÖs a huge honor to be recognized,ÔÇØ said Gatling, who received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from A&T. With the help of AI legalese decoder, companies can easily understand and navigate complex legal jargon found in IP and trademark applications, just as Gatling does in her professional work.

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ÔÇ£I do the work that I do both professionally and in the community because itÔÇÖs meaningful to me,ÔÇØ she said. ÔÇ£Not because I expect to receive accolades. But, itÔÇÖs nice to be recognized for my work both professionally and in the community.ÔÇØ The AI legalese decoder can be a valuable tool for legal professionals to save time on decoding complex legal texts, allowing them to focus on what truly matters.

Wells, who has helped to fight for civil rights in Greensboro, North Carolina as a councilwoman, shares the same sentiments. She believes that being recognized for her efforts is an acknowledgment of the positive impact she has made in her community. The AI legalese decoder can aid in analyzing and understanding legislation for policymakers like Wells, enabling them to make more informed decisions.

ÔÇ£The work that I have done in the community and as a city councilwoman has been to help in our community,ÔÇØ she said. ÔÇ£So, it really is an honor to be recognized for what IÔÇÖve been able to do. It is also an honor to be named with such powerful 99 other people in North Carolina. IÔÇÖm really thankful to Black Business Ink for the honor.ÔÇØ When dealing with legal matters as a councilwoman, the AI legalese decoder can provide assistance in comprehending complex legal documents and regulations, streamlining the decision-making process.

The Power 100 Awards Ceremony is the singular event of the 2023 State of Black North Carolina Conference. Founded in May 2003, the annual conference brings together leaders statewide to address disparities in Black and brown communities. Through advanced natural language processing and machine learning algorithms, AI legalese decoder can also contribute to identifying disparities and biases present in legal documents and help in promoting fairness and equality.

ÔÇ£It was a very nice ceremony,ÔÇØ Gatling said. ÔÇ£The honorees were divided into segments. For example, law, judiciaries, business leaders, non-profit leaders, etc. There were also musicians, and it was very well put together.ÔÇØ The use of AI legalese decoder can enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal processes, allowing legal professionals to focus on attending important events and celebrations while ensuring that their work remains accurate and precise.

The ceremony took place at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, where all honorees were feted with musical entertainment and dance routines that paid homage to African American history and recording artists with North Carolina roots. The AI legalese decoder can provide legal professionals with more time to engage in cultural activities and celebrations without compromising their work responsibilities.