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NCInnovation CEO to Headline November's Greenville-Pitt County Chamber Power Luncheon

Discover the power of innovation this month at the Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce Power Luncheon, courtesy of Ward and Smith! Join NCInnovation President and CEO Bennet Waters on Tuesday, November 14, at the H…

Off the Bench: Understanding the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Arena

Written By Whitney Campbell Christensen and William S. Durr

In an exclusive webinar produced by Ward and Smith, two attorneys coached participants through the changing landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). In addition to reviewing new guidance recently published by the NCA…

Amy Fitzhugh and Grant Osborne: Key Members of the 2023 Legislative Review CLE Program Planning Committee

Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 9, to experience the 2023 Legislative Review CLE Program. This one-day event has been thoughtfully curated by attorneys Amy Fitzhugh and Grant Osborne, who were part of the …

Ward and Smith Ranked in 2024 "Best Law Firms"

Ward and Smith has been ranked in the Best Lawyers® "Best Law Firms" list regionally in 27 practice areas. Firms included in the 2024 "Best Law Firms" list are recognized for professional excellence wit…

Messy "Real Life" LARP: An Employer's Accident Response Deconstructed for In-House Counsel

Written By Justin T. Hill and Hayley R. Wells

During Ward and Smith’s annual Employment Law Symposium, three attorneys provided insights on a fictional construction company's reaction to a serious job site accident. In the session, the attorneys shed light on k…

Media Mention: Melody King Addresses Student Loans & Divorce in Interview with Yahoo Finance

Family law attorney Melody King was recently featured by Yahoo Finance in an article exploring the intricate ramifications of student loan debt in divorce. The article, aptly titled "Student Loans: Who is Responsible for …