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Avery Locklear Joins UNC Pembroke Board of Visitors

Avery Locklear, a labor and employment attorney in Ward and Smith's Wilmington office, joined the University of North Carolina at Pembroke's Board of Visitors in November 2024. She will serve a two-year term alongside fiv…

Gavin Parsons to Participate in Panel at the Fundamentals of Intellectual Property CLE

Litigation attorney Gavin Parsons will share his knowledge at the North Carolina Bar Association's (NCBA) "Fundamentals of Intellectual Property" program on Tuesday, February 25. This event, organized by the Intellectual …

Ward and Smith Celebrates 5 Years of 1 Million Cups Wilmington as Event Sponsor

For five years, 1 Million Cups Wilmington has been creating a vibrant community where entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators gather to share ideas, tackle challenges, and celebrate successes—all over a cup o…

The Five Foundations of Artificial Intelligence for In-House Counsel, Part 1

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US

During their annual In-House Counsel Seminar, Ward and Smith Certified AI Governance Professional and privacy and data security attorney Angela Doughty provided a comprehensive overview of the potential impacts of the use …

Media Mention: Attorneys Isabelle Chammas and Joe Schouten Featured on NC Bar Blog

Ward and Smith attorneys Isabelle Chammas and Joe Schouten's insightful article, "Think Twice: Avoiding Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege Through Issuance of a Press Release," has been featured on the NC Bar Blog. T…

Get A View From Above at the 16th Annual ECAHF Gala

The Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation (ECAHF) invites you to soar into an unforgettable evening at the 16th Annual Gala, A View From Above, proudly sponsored by Ward and Smith. This inspiring event will take p…