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Ward and Smith Expands into South Carolina with Opening of Columbia Office

Ward and Smith, P.A., is pleased to announce the opening of its Columbia, South Carolina, office on October 13, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the firm's strategic expansion and its commitment to servin…

Ward and Smith Tees Up for WBD's 21st Annual Membership Invitational

Seventy-five teams will hit the greens at River Landing Country Club in Wallace on October 16 for the 21st Annual WBD Membership Invitational Golf Tournament. Powered by Wilmington Business Development, this exclusiv…

Order in the HOA: Tips for Conducting Compliant and Transparent Board Meetings

Written By Adam M. Beaudoin and Hunter D. Cornelius

Running legally compliant and transparent board meetings is essential for successful operation of any community association ("HOA"). Compliance with an HOA's governing documents helps avoid legal liabilities and ensures d…

Attorney Mayukh Sircar Participating in Leadership Raleigh 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, a privacy, cybersecurity, and technology attorney with the firm, has been selected to participate in the Leadership Raleigh, a flagship program of the Greate…

Ward and Smith Welcomes Five Attorneys Across Multiple Practice Areas and Locations

Ward and Smith, P.A. is pleased to announce the addition of five attorneys who bring a wide range of experience to the firm’s litigation, creditors’ rights, business, real estate, and trusts and estates practic…

Building AI Guardrails: Keeping the Ghosts of Bad Governance at Bay

Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP

Ed. Note: This is the second article in our series, “Conjuring Competitive Advantage: An AI Spellbook for Leaders,” focused on unlocking AI for business with practical steps and insights. Read Part 1 here, Part…