The Commission is an 18-member body established by N.C. Gen. Stat. §7A-38.2. Appointments to the Commission are made by all branches of government: the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina (13 appointments, including the Chair), the Governor (one appointment), the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (one appointment), and the Speaker of the House (one appointment). In addition, the President of the North Carolina State Bar makes two appointments. By statute, membership on the Commission is to include superior and district court judges; a clerk of superior court; a district attorney, practicing attorneys, not certified to mediate; certified mediators; a court management staff member; and knowledgeable members of the public. Members serve three-year terms. Members of the Commission come from all regions of the State and both urban and rural communities.

Current Members

		Judge Phyllis Gorham, Chair 316 Princess St., Ste. 341 Wilmington, NC 28401
		Judge Lori Hamilton, Vice Chair 110 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292
		Zachary Bolen, Esq. 1508 Brooks Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607
		Judge Christopher Bragg Superior Court Emergency Judge Monroe, NC
		The Honorable Benjamin David District Attorney - D6 316 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401
		Paul J. Ekster, Esq. Wright, Worley, Pope, Ekster & Moss, PLLC Tabor City, NC 28463
		The Honorable Angela A. Kidd Caldwell County Clerk of Superior Court PO Box 1376 Lenoir, NC 28645
		Judge Toni King PO Box 363 Fayetteville, NC 28302
		Frank C. Laney, Esq. Cary, NC 27513
		Ralph W. Meekins, Sr., Esq. Teddy, Meekins & Talbert, PLLC Shelby, NC 28150
		H. David Niblock, Esq. Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker, LLP 110 Oakwood Drive, Ste. 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27103
		Judge William Southern 101 Scenic Ridge Place King, NC 27021
		Judge Michael J. Stading N.C. Court of Appeals PO Box 888 Raleigh, NC 27601
		Robin J. Stinson, Esq. Bell, Davis & Pitt Winston-Salem, NC 27101
		Alice Stubbs, Esq. Tharrington Smith Raleigh, NC 27601
		H. Randolph Sumner, Esq. Mullen, Holland & Cooper, P.A. PO Box 488 Gastonia, NC 28053
		Justina Tate Burke County Courthouse PO Box 796 Morganton, NC 28655
		David A. Wijewickrama, Esq. 95 Depot Street Waynesville, NC 28786