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Meet 2023 Summer Associate Marley Peterson

June 8, 2023

Ward and Smith’s 2023 Summer Associate Program has recently commenced, bringing together five promising law students and our esteemed attorneys. We are thrilled to offer…

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AI: Legal Déjà Vu or Revolution?

June 7, 2023

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

As the Artificial Intelligence (AI) hype continues, you may feel a sense of déjà vu. But after attending the recent Corporate Legal Operations Consortium…

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Unleashing Youth Potential: NC Bar Foundation Celebrates Mike McIntyre’s Leadership Challenge

June 6, 2023

No Law Day celebration is complete without the McIntyre Youth Leadership Challenge. Spearheaded by former Congressman and Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre and…

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Ward and Smith and Attorneys Flourish in 2023 Chambers USA Rankings

June 5, 2023

Chambers USA, the esteemed benchmark for legal excellence, is honoring Ward and Smith and several attorneys in its 2023 annual guide. The firm earned rankings…

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Employers Take Note: New Laws Provide Protections for Pregnant and Nursing Employees

June 2, 2023

Written By S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear

Editor’s Note: Article updated on June 1 to include guidance from the US Department of Labor Field Assistance Bulletin. The latest maternal employment protections…