Emily B. Sullivan

Emily is a real estate attorney with a growing practice focused on real estate transactions, real estate development, and commercial landlord-tenant matters. She assists clients with drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, reviewing title examinations, and addressing title-related concerns. Emily also guides clients through closing transactions and reviews loan documents. 

In real estate development, Emily helps clients navigate the approval and permitting processes with government agencies, supporting them through each phase of their projects. 

Emily further advises on landlord-tenant matters, including drafting and negotiating leases and assisting landlords with tenant-related issues such as lease amendments, claims, and collections. 

Prior to joining Ward and Smith full-time, Emily served as a summer associate with the firm, following her judicial internship with the Honorable Chris Dillon of the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, 2024; Campbell Law Review
• B.A., cum laude, American University, 2020

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About Me

I would most like to live in Morehead City, North Carolina. It is my hometown, and I love visiting the beach all year long. 

I grew up traveling with my parents, and we have been able to visit six of the seven Modern Wonders of the World. I was also able to spend a semester abroad in Nairobi, Kenya, where I loved learning about the culture and enjoying the incredible wildlife.

I am an avid runner, and my current (unrealistic) goal is qualifying for the Boston Marathon.

The best part of Ward and Smith is all of the amazing people that I get to work with! Being here truly feels like a family.