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Melissa Forshey Schwind to Share Recruiting Insight at NALP’s Annual Education Conference

April 8, 2026

Ward and Smith’s Director of Attorney Talent, Melissa Forshey Schwind, will be a featured panelist at the NALP 2026 Annual Education Conference, taking place April 14–17, 2026,…
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Still in the Blast Zone: A New Ruling Deflects Some of the Privilege Bomb’s Shrapnel, But Businesses Still Need to Suit Up

April 8, 2026

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In our prior article, we wrote about United States v. Heppner – a ruling that detonated like a [privilege] bomb across the legal and…
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Emily Massey Named a 2026 Triangle Law Awards Winner

April 7, 2026

Triangle Business Journal has named Emily Massey one of 20 winners of the inaugural Triangle Law Awards. The new program recognizes outstanding attorneys across…
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What the First Brands Implosion Teaches Lenders about Cash Collateral in Bankruptcy

April 7, 2026

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Written By Lance P. Martin
You know the phrase: Cash is king. Never is it truer than in the early days of Chapter 11 bankruptcy. If you make asset-based…
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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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Ward and Smith Sponsors the 2026 Tour de Sunflower Memorial Bike Ride and Walk

April 6, 2026

On April 18, 2026, cyclists and walkers will gather at Midway Middle School for the Tour de Sunflower, a memorial bike ride and walk…
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Ken Gray Recognized as a 2026 Honoree by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

April 2, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Ken Gray has been recognized as an “Icon” honoree as part of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s…