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Director of IT Charles Collins to Speak at NCPLA Fall Meeting on Cybersecurity Risks for Law Firms

Director of Information Technology Charles Collins will present at the North Carolina Professional Lobbyists Association (NCPLA) Annual Meeting, taking place October 30–31. On Thursday, October 31, Charles will…

Friends in Care: Supporting the Urban Ministries Open Door Clinic

Ward and Smith is proud to support Urban Ministries of Wake County as a Friend of the Clinic sponsor for the Open Door Clinic and Pharmacy. The Open Door Clinic provides a medical home for uninsured adults in Wake Co…

Can an Irrevocable Trust be Changed? A Guide for North Carolina Families

Written By Hunter Morris and Peter B. von Stein

Irrevocable trusts are often viewed as rigid, permanent components of an estate plan designed to preserve wealth, minimize taxes, and protect assets. However, as family circumstances evolve, laws change, and goals shift, t…

Adam Beaudoin to Present CAI Webinar on "Tackling HOA Headaches Before They Escalate"

Community Associations attorney Adam Beaudoin will co-present a Community Associations Institute (CAI) webinar titled “The Nuisance Playbook: Tackling HOA Headaches Before They Escalate” on Wednesday,…

Chris Edwards Talks Appellate Strategy on Voices of NCAJ

Ward and Smith appellate attorney Chris Edwards believes that better appellate advocacy strengthens the entire justice system. “It betters the court system. It betters our outcomes,” he says. As co-chair of th…