Paul Coates attended the Fall 2025 conference of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) in Asheville. As stated on its website, NCAJ is a North Carolina legal organization dedicated to supporting and furthering the rights of plaintiffs’ attorneys and criminal defense attorneys and their clients, and its goal is to level the playing field for those unable to fight for themselves and to champion their causes, including individual liberties and the safety of North Carolina families, in the courts and at the legislature. Paul has been a member for many years.

The Fall conference addressed a number of topics, including technology in the practice of law (including AI) and legislative trends and updates in North Carolina.