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Media Mention: Mayukh Sircar Interviewed by WRAL on Romance Scams

April 6, 2026

Ward and Smith data privacy attorney Mayukh Sircar, CIPP/US, was interviewed by WRAL News for a recent story examining the growing problem of imposter social media accounts and…
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Negating Attorney-Client Privilege: Don’t Let AI Put a Fox in Your Company’s Henhouse

The recent rise in prevalence of AI chatbots and tools have generated significant conversations in the data privacy world regarding the risks of compliance…
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Creating Harmony: AI Governance Playbook

March 24, 2026

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During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel seminar, Mayukh Sircar, a cybersecurity, data privacy, and technology attorney, shared comprehensive guidance on the strategic role…
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The Privilege You Didn’t Know You Waived: What Every Business in Litigation Needs to Know

March 18, 2026

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If your company is involved in litigation, or regularly faces the possibility of it, a recent federal court ruling should change the way you…
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AI Governance: Practical AI Advice for In-House Counsel

March 17, 2026

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During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel seminar, Mayukh Sircar, a cybersecurity, data privacy and technology attorney, shared comprehensive guidance on the strategic role…
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Ward and Smith Presenters at NCBA’s 2026 Business Law & Corporate Counsel Joint Program

February 10, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to have multiple representatives contributing to the North Carolina Bar Association’s 2026 Business Law and Corporate Counsel Sections Joint…
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Mayukh Sircar to Present at 2026 NCBA Insurance Law Section Program

December 31, 2025

Ward and Smith attorney Mayukh Sircar will present at the 2026 Insurance Law Section Program hosted by the North Carolina Bar Association on January 23,…
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AI and Privacy Attorney Angela Doughty Earns Prestigious “Fellow of Information Privacy” Designation

November 10, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to announce that Angela Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, has earned the Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) designation from the International…