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Ward and Smith Sponsors 2019 Justice Forum

September 30, 2019

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce our support of the 2019 Justice Forum. Now in its ninth year, the annual event spotlights the…

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A Conversation on Diversity and Inclusion with D&I Advisory Group Co-Chairs Amy Wang & Melissa Forshey Schwind

September 27, 2019

Written By Melissa Forshey Schwind and Amy P. Wang

Let’s start at the beginning. So what’s the difference in diversity and inclusion? Diversity, to us, recognizes and values the differences in people. Often,…

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Hayley Wells and Jeremy Wilson to Speak at Premises Liability CLE

September 26, 2019

Attorneys Hayley Wells and Jeremy Wilson are teaming up to give a presentation at “An Overview of NC Premises Liability Law” CLE. As the name…

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Best Practices When Liquidating Real Estate-Secured SBA Loans

September 25, 2019

Written By Lance P. Martin

For several years, the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) has experienced continuous growth with its flagship 7(a) and 504 business loan programs. For…

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2019 NC Mid-Market Fast 40 Winners Announced

September 24, 2019

On September 23, Business North Carolina named 40 thriving North Carolina-based companies to the 2019 NC Mid-Market Fast 40 list. The companies were celebrated by sponsors…

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Hayley Wells to Moderate Panel at the 2019 Outdoor Economy Conference

September 23, 2019

Hayley Wells, Ward and Smith’s outdoor sports and recreation practice leader, will be a featured speaker at the 2019 Outdoor Economy Conference on Thursday, October…