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Cortney Vamvakias Earns Legal Trainer Certification from Traveling Coaches

June 24, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that Cortney Vamvakias, Technical Training and Support Specialist, has earned the Certified Legal Trainer (CLT) designation from…
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Contract Architecture — Core AI Clauses for Vendor Agreements

June 23, 2026

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Ed. Note: This is the third article in our series, Smarter AI Vendor Contracts: Legal Strategies for Protecting Your Business. Read Part 1, Part…
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Ward and Smith Named to SurePoint’s 2025 Leopard Law Firm Index Mid-Sized 200

June 23, 2026

Ward and Smith, P.A., has been named to SurePoint’s 2025 Leopard Law Firm Index (LLFI) Mid-Sized 200, ranking #111 among U.S. law firms with…
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Register Now: First Brands and First Days in Chapter 11

June 22, 2026

When a borrower files Chapter 11, the first hours matter. Critical decisions happen quickly, and lenders need to understand what is being requested, what…
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Media Mention: Mike McIntyre Featured for Work Supporting Law Day and Youth Leadership Challenge

June 22, 2026

Ward and Smith attorney Mike McIntyre was featured in coverage of the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and North Carolina Bar Foundation’s…
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Protecting Your Business Before Conflict Escalates: Early Involvement of the Litigator

June 19, 2026

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Written By Alexander C. Dale
When a business relationship starts to sour, many business owners hesitate to involve an attorney. They hope the situation will resolve itself, worry about…
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Devon Williams to Speak at NCPRSA’s “PR Dialogue: The First Hour” on June 23

June 18, 2026

Ward and Smith Co-Managing Director Devon Williams will participate in PR Dialogue: The First Hour, hosted by the North Carolina Chapter of the Public Relations Society of…