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Honoring Excellence: Ward and Smith Sponsors New Bern Area Eagle Scout Banquet

March 20, 2026

Earning the rank of Eagle Scout is no small feat. And on Thursday, March 26, the East Carolina Council of Scouting America will celebrate…
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The Greatest Hits of Employment Law for In-House Counsel: Immigration and the NLRB

March 20, 2026

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Written By Will Oden and X. Lightfoot and Emily G. Massey
During Ward and Smith’s annual In-House Counsel Seminar, four attorneys from the firm placed a spotlight on recent topics that are striking a chord…
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Chrystal Bradshaw Appointed to ALA’s International DEIA Advisory Council

March 19, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to share that Chrystal D. Bradshaw has been appointed to serve on the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Diversity,…
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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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Written By Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP and Mark S. Wigley
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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Written By Paul A. Fanning and Angela P. Doughty, CIPP/US, AIGP, FIP
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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Christina Cress Re-Appointed to North Carolina State Bar Utilities Law Specialization Committee

March 16, 2026

Ward and Smith is pleased to announce that attorney Christina Cress has been re-appointed to serve another three-year term on the Utilities Law Specialization…
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The Critical First Hour for In-House Counsel: Why Crisis Communications Can’t Wait

March 13, 2026

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Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Whitney Campbell Christensen
In a rapidly evolving crisis situation where time is of the essence, in-house attorneys are often the first people to receive a call from…

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