Young guns (best under 40).

• Author: Stevenson, J. Christian
• Position: Viewpoint essay - Brief article

I've served on the board of directors for Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas Inc. for the past three years and have been involved with my church in a variety of capacities. I coached YMCA girls' soccer for five consecutive seasons, served as a class of '93 agent for Lenoir-Rhyne University's Annual Fund campaign and have volunteered as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army for the past five years.

Vita: Born July 6, 1971, in Baltimore; bachelor's from Lenoir-Rhyne University, master's from Appalachian State University and law degree from UNC Chapel Hill; wife and three children. What he'd be if not a lawyer: I would love to work in higher education at the undergraduate level at a small college or university. Memorable case: Some years ago, I represented the congregation of a local AME Zion Church in connection with the sale of the church property to a storage company. A unique aspect of the...