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Ward and Smith Welcomes 2025 Summer Associates

April 24, 2025

Ward and Smith is pleased to welcome seven law students to the firm as part of its 2025 Summer Associate Program. This year’s class…

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Ward and Smith on the Green for the WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament

April 24, 2025

Ward and Smith is proud to be a sponsor of the 7th Annual WIMCO Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament, set to tee off on Monday,…

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Teeing Up for a Cause: Avery’s Drive for Dravet Returns May 12

April 23, 2025

Golfers, mark your calendars and polish your clubs—Avery’s Drive for Dravet is teeing off once again on Monday, May 12, at the scenic Magnolia…

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Ward and Smith Attorneys to Present on Business Succession and Estate Planning at NCBA CLE Program

April 23, 2025

Attorneys Richard Crow and Matt Thompson will share their insights at an upcoming Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program hosted by the North Carolina Bar…

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Sam Franck Joins the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

April 22, 2025

Sam Franck was recently appointed to a one-year term on the Board of Directors for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. This appointment highlights Sam’s…

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Litigating Trade Secret Cases: A Strategic Guide for In-House Counsel

April 22, 2025

Written By Edward J. “Trip” Coyne, III and E. Bradley Evans and Gavin B. Parsons

Ed. Note: This is the third in a series of articles taken from Gavin Parsons’ CLE presentation for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Antitrust…

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Ward and Smith Supports Cooper Charitable Foundation Spring Fundraiser Supporting Housing Initiatives

April 22, 2025

Helping the Cooper Charitable Foundation’s vital mission blossom as a proud sponsor of the 2025 Spring Fundraiser. The event, dedicated to cultivating stable housing…