Campbell Law 50th Anniversary Spotlight: Dave Boliek ’97
Dave Boliek ‘97 currently serves as the 21st elected State Auditor of North Carolina. Boliek is from Lincolnton, North Carolina. Before Campbell Law, he earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990.
Current Role: North Carolina State Auditor
Why Campbell Law?
Boliek chose Campbell Law because it gave him the opportunity to make a career change from journalism and media to law.
On practice
Boliek currently works as the 21st elected State Auditor of North Carolina. Prior to this role, he served as a prosecutor, both in business and in a general private practice.
A lesson that stuck
“Always be prepared for the issue at hand and show up!”
People who shaped you
Boliek mentions Professor Woody Woodruff, his evidence teacher, and Professor Rick Rodger’s critical role in inspiring him to be confident as an entrepreneur.
Advice to current students
“Don’t get stuck in one career path. A law degree and experience as an attorney can lead you in many directions.”
The next 50 years
Boliek believes Campbell Law should embrace technology as it shapes the legal profession and focus on producing attorneys who will serve clients in North Carolina.
Sidebar
- Currently reading: Ron Chernow’s biography of George Washington
- Most adventurous thing: Running for statewide political office and winning!
- Favorite Raleigh spot: Sam Jones BBQ
- Proudest moment: Whenever any of my four children accomplishes a goal they’ve set for themselves.