Building Community and Strengthening Practice: My Experience with NCLTA

Tracy Steadman — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:10:03 GMT

Post By: Mary Gallimore Walker

Some of the best advice I’ve been given is to surround yourself with good people – and membership in the North Carolina Land Title Association (NCLTA) makes that easy to do.

The Value of Membership

When I first joined NCLTA, I knew membership would provide access to education and resources, but I didn’t fully expect how quickly I would find supportive community.

NCLTA provides a statewide forum for sharing information about the title industry, bringing together Underwriter, Agent, Attorney, and Associate members to stay informed on the issues and trends affecting real property practice in North Carolina. While NCLTA’s mission to strengthen the title industry is vital, the relationships formed through the Association have been its greatest value to me.

Attending the NCLTA Annual Convention has been especially helpful. The CLE programs are practical, the resources are useful, and the connections are invaluable. I come away knowing I have knowledgeable friends and colleagues I can call – whether it’s Chris Burti for a case law question, Nancy Ferguson for legislative updates, Andrea Davis about a title requirement, or Natasha Branch regarding a closing challenge.

These relationships and many others formed through this organization have already enriched my practice and life in meaningful ways.

Stay Informed and Connected

Membership in NCLTA goes beyond the Annual Convention, it keeps you connected to timely information and practical tools that support your day-to-day work:

Title & Practice: The NCLTA Blog – Practical insights, legal updates, and industry news tailored for North Carolina land title professionals.
Carolina Update Newsletter – Regular communications highlighting legislative developments, regulatory changes, and important industry trends.
Members-Only Discussion Board – A collaborative forum where you can ask questions, share experiences, and learn from colleagues across the state.
Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) Support – Dedicated resources and a centralized email channel to assist members with Odyssey-related questions.

These resources are designed to help you stay current, work more efficiently, and feel supported by a community that understands your practice.

Join Us in 2026

For our current members, thank you for your continued commitment to NCLTA. I encourage you to explore the latest member resources and mark your calendars for this year’s Annual Convention.

If you are not yet a member, I invite you to join NCLTA in 2026. If you have questions about membership or renewal, please feel free to reach out to me directly at (336) 754-8475 or mwalker@glcglaw.com. Additional information and applications are available on the NCLTA website.

Save the date for the 2026 NCLTA Annual Convention which will be held at the Cavalier Resort in Virginia Beach, Virginia, from September 17–19.

I look forward to connecting with you in the year ahead!

Introducing Title & Practice and New NCLTA Resources: Practical Support for North Carolina Land Title Professionals

Tracy Steadman — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:10:36 GMT

We’re excited to launch Title & Practice, the NCLTA blog focused on practical insight for North Carolina land title professionals.

The blog, now a part of the NCLTA website, is intended to be a straightforward, useful resource – something you can turn to for clarity on issues that arise in practice, updates on developments and legislation affecting our industry, and NCLTA news and events. It will also feature perspectives from our colleagues on emerging issues.

To access the blog, click on the “Resources” tab and then on “Title & Practice: The NCLTA Blog” in the drop-down menu. You may also access the blog by clicking on the green blog icon on the home page.

In addition to the blog, we are introducing several new resources designed to support your work.

New NCLTA Resources

Member Discussion Board

The NCLTA member discussion board provides a space to connect with other professionals across the state to ask questions, share insight, and learn from one another.

Whether you are working through a specific issue or looking for perspective on a recurring question, the discussion board is intended to facilitate practical, peer-to-peer exchange.

To access the Discussion Board, log in to your NCLTA account. Once logged in, you will see “Discussion Board” under the “Resources” tab. You may also access it by clicking the green Discussion Board icon on the home page.

Submit a Question: Enterprise Justice (Odyssey)

Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) has now rolled out in all 100 North Carolina counties. While statewide implementation is a significant milestone, we recognize that inconsistencies remain and practical questions continue to arise in day-to-day practice.

To support our members as the system continues to evolve, NCLTA and the NCBA Real Property Section have collaborated to create a dedicated email resource for Enterprise Justice (Odyssey)-related questions.

Questions may be submitted via email at odysseynclta@gmail.com

For more information on how to submit a question, go to the “Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) Support” tab.

Looking Ahead

These resources are intended to be practical, accessible, and responsive to the needs of title professionals working across North Carolina. We hope the NCLTA website becomes a resource you return to regularly.

We invite you to post questions and responses to the Discussion Board, submit questions to the Enterprise Justice (Odyssey) Support Team and share ideas for future blog posts.

If you are interested in contributing to the blog or have topic suggestions that may be helpful to colleagues, please contact Mary Gallimore Walker at mwalker@glcglaw.com.

NC Land Title Association Title & Practice

Building Community and Strengthening Practice: My Experience with NCLTA

Introducing Title & Practice and New NCLTA Resources: Practical Support for North Carolina Land Title Professionals