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Upping the Ante: New Rules and Regulations in Play for In-House Counsel

Written By Edward J. "Trip" Coyne, III, X. Lightfoot, and Avery J. Locklear

Four Ward and Smith team members delivered concise, actionable insights on projected governmental and policy changes resulting from the recent elections, the Corporate Transparency Act, the implications of the Chevron deci…

Ward and Smith Attorneys Honored as 2025 Business North Carolina Legal Elites

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that 38 of its attorneys have been named to Business North Carolina’s 2025 Legal Elite, a testament to the firm’s dedication to legal excellence across North Carolina. …

The House Advantage: Wisdom from In-House Counsel

Written By B.T. Atkinson and Allen N. Trask, III

(Ed. Note: This article is part of a series recapping the firm's annual In-House Counsel Seminar.) In a question-and-answer session moderated by Trip Coyne, a Ward and Smith attorney who previously served as the CEO …

Ward and Smith Expands Strategic Practice Areas with Distinguished Energy and Tax Law Hires

Ward and Smith strengthens its position in two critical practice areas with the addition of Christina Cress, an accomplished energy and utilities attorney, and David Heeren, a tax attorney. These key appointments undersco…

Chris Edwards Joins NCBA Litigation Section Council

Attorney Chris Edwards has been appointed to the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) for a three-year term. The Litigation Section Council serves as a resource for legal professionals b…

Essential Reading for Employers: Labor and Employment Highlights of 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, we’re revisiting some of the standout articles written by our labor and employment attorneys this year. These pieces provided valuable insights and practical guidance for employers navigati…